David Eldon Moody

David Eldon Moody

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at College Station, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

P.O. Box 10525, College Station, TX

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Aggressive Criminal Defense for you. I will devote the time and attention to your case to get the best result possible

30 years | 300 cases

75%
Personal Injury 25%

Serious injuries require a serious lawyer. I have the experience you need to obtain the greatest possible

30 years | 250 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

David Moody

P.O. Box 10525, College Station, TX, 77842

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David Eldon Moody's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Expungment/Arrest Record Assistance

Mr. Moody is a very resourceful, competent and easy to work with lawyer! He listened and understood very quickly what my problem was and how to get it resolved! I had been working with other lawyers for a year and a half - he got my issue started to resolution in less than an hour! He definitely know...s the system and is very reasonable on his charges to assist! Great work Mr. Moody; WILL DEFINITELY USE AGAIN!

Posted by John | January 03, 2014

Best Lawyer that I can actually recomend

I trust David Moody and the way his professionalism was in my case. I am located in the Dallas region, Mr. Moody handled everything for me, kept me informed about everything, and his knowledge about law made my case less stressful. Thank You Again Mr. Moody

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2013 | Family

Intergrity First!!

David was very helpful and kind in his help with getting my divorce settled. Retainer fee was very reasonable for the services offered, and I'm fairly certain I was overwhelmingly under-charged, based on the work that was done on my behalf. After I moved half-way across the state mid-way through th...e legal proceedingds, David remained my attorney and was willing to travel 7+ hours-- TWICE-- to appear in court with me. My particular case involved a very volatile child-custody battle and through this David showed his personal & professional quality in that he did not in any way become snake-like or dishonest in his dealings and fight on my behalf. I can't say anything better about someone than this! From an expertise standpoint, I will saw that David did not seem to know how to advise me to prepare for court as well as I would have liked. Most certainly, the other side was more equipped to support their argument, and in hindsight a few small details-- minor things that ended being big that, as a lay person, I did not think of, but perhaps a lawyer should have--that might have given me a better chance at winning my case. Conversely, my specific circumstance was a huge uphill battle, and I believe David did the best he could with what we had on our plate. Overall, I do believe I came out of the lawsuit with as many positives as anyone else in my situation--as a now single father, seeing his children bi-weekly with all of the holidays AND meeting my ex half-way between our homes for the exchange (as opposed to me having to travel 2+ hours every time to pick the kids up at her home, which is most common practice in a Standard Possession Order)--and I'm grateful for these seemingly insignifcant (but which are in actuality HUGE) things that were negotiated into the final orders that probably wouldn't have been had David not fought as consistently as I requested him to. I'm not positive but I don't think Family Law is David's specialty, so if you consult with him be sure to ask a question about that. Otherwise, I would heartily recommend David for someone who looking for an ethical and honest lawyer to represent them with integrity in a court of law. Ultimately, this was more important to me than winning in an under-handed way.

Posted by Sonya | March 15, 2013

An HONEST to GOD Honest Attorney

Attorney Moody took me through something I had never faced before with honesty, gentleness, being a gentleman and a Christian and assuring me I was not forever worthless because I had made a mistake. He was knowledgeable and kept me abreast of what I needed to do for him and what he needed from me. ... I would HIGHLY recommend Attorney Moody to anyone needing and honest, kind, knowledgeable and honorable man.

Posted by Crystal | December 06, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Attorney

Mr. Moody was always very prompt with details and documents concerning my case. Also, he returned my calls very quickly every time. He was very knowledgable and had a more personal character than most attorneys I've dealt with. I will use him again if ever the need arrises in the future and will reco...mmend him to anyone. I believe my money was definately well spent.

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David Eldon Moody's Lawyer Endorsements

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W. Wade

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on cases with David. He takes on cases others may not want to handle. I found him to be professional and courteous."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Steven Watkins

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a great lawyer, who cares about his clients. He is focused on his client's needs and works hard to get the desired results."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 4.9 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Certification, Certified Association Executive

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Office of David Moody

1996 - 1998

Attorney, Law Office of Ronnie Agnew

Associations

2009 - Present

Lubbock Trial Lawyers Association

Former President

2009 - Present

Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Lubbock Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Fifth Circuit Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Victim Dead

After I confirmed that the complaining witness was dead, I informed the prosecutor who dismissed the case.

Bail reduction

My client made bail and was released from jail.

No criminal history

No criminal conviction, no criminal history

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Education

1995

Texas Tech University

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Texas System, Austin

BS, Radio Television Film

Speaking Engagements

2012

South Plains Trial Lawyers Association

Obtaining Bank Records

Publications

2006

Texas Family Law Journal Resources list

1995

Texas Tech Law Review Member

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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