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David A. Volk was born in El Paso, Texas. He was raised on the border and saw the injustices perpetrated by police officers upon the lower class and Mexican Immigrants, as well as violence on the Juarez/El Paso border. Mr. Volk graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX with a degree in Psychology and Minor in Spanish. After graduating from Trinity, Mr. Volk received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) Arizona State University College of Law in Tempe, AZ where he participated in the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Clinic where he spent time in trial prosecuting misdemeanor offenses. While awaiting bar results, Mr. Volk worked at the Bexar County Staff Attorney’s office helping pro se defendants with family law issues.
As an attorney licensed in the State of Texas, Mr. Volk has had significant success representing auto accident plaintiffs and criminal defendants. His trial experience ranges from misdemeanor to felony jury trial experience in Bexar, Kendall, Medina, Frio, Atascosa, Guadalupe, Comal, and Travis County. Mr. Volk’s trial work has had him recognized as one of San Antonio’s Best Lawyers of 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 as well as a Rising Star Among Lawyers in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 by San Antonio Scene Magazine. Furthermore, Mr. Volk is a certified civil mediator.
Mr. Volk is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board Certification is the highest, most stringent, and most reliable honor an attorney can achieve. Approximately three percent of American lawyers are board certified, and Mr. Volk is a member of a very select group who has taken the time to prove competence in their specialty area and earn board certification.
In addition to his private practice, Mr. Volk has been selected on occasion to serve as a special prosecutor in Frio, Bexar, and Medina County, Texas. He has prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony matters (including 3g offenses) as well as adult and juvenile offenses.
In 2014, Mr. Volk has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States by the National Trial Lawyers Association for his work representing criminal defendants and civil plaintiffs. On the heels of this honor, he co-authored the book “Central Texas DWI Charge? Useful Info Revealed That May Help Fight Your Charges.” He also authored “Hurt in an Accident in San Antonio? Revealed: How to Lock in Your Best Chance for Maximum Compensation” (Both Titles Available on ).
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3003 NW LOOP 410, STE. 100, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78230
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Posted by Cortney | April 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer!
David Volk is a pleasure to work with. He has been my go to for multiple legal situations. Always very responsive, knowledgeable and attentive to his clients. He will ask you questions, thinks outside the box. He is very friendly and always keeps his clients in mind. I also was pleased to meet his P...
Posted by peter | June 18, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Trustworthy Lawyer
My experience with Mr.Volk was a very positive and professional one. He was always in contact with me and letting me know what was happening with my case. He often checked in on what was the possible outcome that he was trying to steer the case to. My main concern with any lawyer is communication and...
Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The right choice
When choosing the right lawyers to represent me only one group stood out as the correct choice and that was David Volk, Frank McElroy and Michael Volk. This was my 1st time needing lawyers and I didn't know exactly what to look for but they won me over from the start because I was really listened to ...
Posted by Melinda | November 17, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant
Release from lease obligation
I was having a lot of problems with my apartment. David Volk helped me get out of my 13 month lease 3 months early. He worked fast on getting me out of my apartment. A letter sent to the corporate office within a couple of days and I was released from my lease. David Volk was very professional and w...
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
David Volk is an attorney worth recommending.
Mr. Volk was extremely sensitive to the details of my case. He was able to handle the case in my absence and be true to my wishes for a fair settlement. I found his firm to be very conscientious and thorough. This case was tragic and convoluted with issues across state lines and a military aspect. Al...
I do appreciate the kind words, and to be totally fair, my partner Michael D. Volk did the majority of the heavy lifting on this case. We were appreciative to have met you and were pleased to have resolved the case in way that it did.
"Volk fight for his clients rights to the fullest. What is special about this attorney is that he is able to communicate complicated legal matters in simple ways. With this unique talent he is able to communicate with the Judge and Jury is a clear and concise way that helps his client get what they deserve, a zealous representation of their constitutional rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is an exceptional attorney. I tried multiple cases against him when I was a prosecutor and he did a fantastic job defending his clients."
"I would recommend David Volk of Volk & McElroy because I have worked with him on civil and criminal cases and I know him to be one of the best in his field."
"Need tough, smart lawyers in SA? Call Volk and McElroy, I use David and Frank whenever I need additional help and local counsel for many of my clients."
"Mr. David Volk is a very skilled trial attorney and negotiator who has his client's interests at heart. Several times I have personally witnessed Mr. Volk fight for his clients and get a great outcome for his clients even when the odds are not in his favor. I thoroughly endorse Mr. Volk."
"I endorse David Volk of Volk & McElroy because I have worked with him on countless civil and criminal cases and find him to be a highly capable attorney who is dedicated and honest."
"When I have a client with a personal injury case, I know where to send them for professional, experienced and practical advise. I send them to David."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Volk is one of the best trial attorneys that I know. We have tried numerous criminal cases and litigated many civil cases together. He is an absolutely outstanding attorney."
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Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Board Certified - Criminal Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2013
Best Lawyers of San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine
2012
Best Lawyers of San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine
2011
Best Lawyers of San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine
2010
Best Lawyers of San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
2010 - 2014
Managing Partner, Volk & McElroy, LLP
2006 - 2006
Intern, Bexar County Staff Attorney
2006 - 2010
Attorney, David Volk, Attorney at Law PC
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, City Of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office
2010 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2009 - Present
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney
2006 - Present
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
American Association of Justice (formerly ATLA)Member
2010 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2012
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Not Guilty
2006
2014
Law & Ethics: Medicolegal Issues in Civil/Criminal Prosecution
2011
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