David Michael Ryan

David Michael Ryan

3.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI

6161 Savoy Dr Ste 1116, Houston, TX

About David

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

David Michael Ryan & Associates

6161 Savoy Dr Ste 1116, Houston, TX, 77036-3326

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David Michael Ryan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2026 | Criminal Defense

He is not for the people. He deserves zero stars!

This Lawyer doesn’t like certain kind of people.He only work to get paid and doesn’t care to defend anyone.He lies about talking to the Judge which can help his cases and reset cases just for pay. Hired or Court appointed he doesn’t work for the People. I do not recommend anyone especially with color...ed skin to look his way.

Posted by HERNANDEZ A | April 13, 2022 | Criminal Defense

GOOD LAWYER

I was supposed to receive 6 years in prison but my lawyer David Ryan got me four years probation best offer ever highly recommend his service and his work

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2015

criminal matter

When I had some trouble with the law, I didn't know who to turn to for help. Luckily, I found David. I spoke with him on multiple occasions and he or his staff always returned my phone calls when I had a specific question. He explained my options and made sure I understood the entire process before m...oving forward. It was obvious that he was interested in helping me through this rough time of my life. I would recommend David Ryan to anyone because he is honest, straight forward and he will do the best job he can. He knows the law inside and out and his experience shows. David Ryan is reliable and I would DEFINITELY recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Steven | January 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Straight and to the point

David was referred to us by a friend for a criminal matter. After interviewing three other attorneys, we went with David and never had any regrets about it. Our whole ordeal played out through the justice system for almost three years. David was always straight and to the point. He didn't waste our t...ime with legal terminology and irrelevant things. We went with David because he was focused on our case and the matter at hand. The other lawyers we interviewed didn't really seem to care about our case more than they did attempting to negotiate their retainer. David took the time to hear our case from the beginning to the end, asked a few questions, and then told us realistically what the outcomes could be. If you are looking for someone to sugarcoat things and give you lip service, David IS NOT your guy. As I said earlier, he is very straight and to the point. Sometimes so straight and to the point, it can come off a bit harsh; but at the end of the day, we appreciated his forwardness and courtesy to not "beat around the bush". With regards to our case, David is quite knowledgeable and will was able to give us a very close and educated guess of what we would be looking at. Furthermore, he knows how to work with the court staff well to get what he needs to get done done. At the very end, the DA attempted to throw a wrench into our case it seemed and escalated the charge because we didn't take the plea, but David advised us to maintain our current standing. Shortly after that, the case was dismissed. The end.

Posted by Ashli | January 22, 2015 | Family

Unprofessional and Poor Representation

Mr. Ryan misrepresented himself as a family law attorney professional, which he is not. His professional demeanor towards his clients, legal assistant, and other colleagues is as questionable as his "expertise". I do not recommend this lawyer at all. I paid him a retainer for work he was supposed ...to do, and he did not do any of the work he was hired for. I made the mistake of asking for three, and he got angry at me for asking for references, which shoudl have been a red flag on his competency.

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David Michael Ryan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Pawgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the most knowledgeable, aggressive and successful criminal trial attorneys I know. He is constantly getting asked to help on the most difficult and toughest cases do to his ability successfully handle the worst kinds of cases. If I had a loved one that needed criminal representation in a serious case, David would be at the top of my list. he is an incredible advocate that fights hard for his clients"

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Mana Yegani

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney David Ryan is a fierce criminal defense lawyer who goes to bat for his clients. I have worked with David on several cases and witnessed how hard he works to defend his clients. I have seen him get great results when it all seemed impossible. He has a wealth of knowledge in criminal law and mentors many lawyers in the community. David has been featured on national television for the great results he has achieved for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Toni Sharretts

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David represented a difficult client who would not pay him. David was my opposing counsel and was ultimately forced to withdraw. Nevertheless, David helped me quite a bit with ideas and legal direction on another case I was working on relative to acquiring some discovery. Without his help I would not have been able to win a $12 million judgment. I think David is great lawyer and recommend him."

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Mana Yegani

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Mentor of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2014

Mentor of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

2013

Mentor of the Year, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Principal, David Michael Ryan & Associates

1999 - 2001

Partner, Ryan & Hill

1993 - 1999

Principal, Attorney At Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Committee Chair

2015 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Committee Co-Chair

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

2012 - Present

Brazoria County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2007 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1999 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2002 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas chapter)

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Texas v. JB

Noy Guilty by jury verdict

Texas v. BRH

Not Guilty verdict by jury

US v. TN

Dismissed during trial

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Education

1992

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1990

University of North Texas

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1986

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Jury Selection

2015

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Michael Morton Act

2015

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Michael Morton Act

2015

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Jury Selection

2015

Palau Bar Association

Motions to Suppress

2015

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Motions to Suppress

2014

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Michael Morton Act

2014

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Ethics and Discovery

2014

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Ethics and Discovery

2014

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Mentoring

2013

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Jury Selection

2013

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Jury Selection

2013

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Getting The Help You Need

2009

Center for American and International Law

Cross Examination

2008

Center for American and International Law

Cross Examination

2007

Center for American and International Law

Cross Examination

2006

Center for American and International Law

Cross Examination

2005

Center for American and International Law

Cross Examination

2004

Center For American and International Law

Cross Examination

2003

Center for American and International Law

Cross Examination

Publications

2015

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Winning Warriors

2014

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Mentoring - The Basics

2014

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Mentoring in Rural Counties

2014

The Defender, (Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association) Winning Warriors

Languages

German

Korean

Mandarin

Spanish

Vietnamese

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