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David Gonzalez is the founding partner of Sumpter &Gonzalez, a criminal defense firm whose commitment to social justice involvesdefending against serious criminal accusations for both private and indigentclients. The Firm’s mission tochange people’s lives, in each individual case and in greater in federal and juvenile criminal defense practice, the Firm assists clients beyond the legal issues oftheir cases using a team of lawyers and social workers to address theunderlying causes of a client’s involvement in the criminal justice system.
In 2008, he was awarded the Outstanding Young Lawyer of theYear award by the Austin Young Lawyers Association, and was a finalist in theAmerican Bar Association’s National Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year &in the local Austin Under 40 awards.
David froze to death at DartmouthCollege, then went out West to Stanford Law Schoolin search of warmer weather. David met his wife on the first day of law school,but she pretty much ignored him for the next two years until he was able toconvince her to date him midway through their second year.
The two of them juggle their law practice with three kids (allunder the age of 5) in tow. In his freetime, David enjoys playing dress up, puzzles, Legos, “school,” kitchen, andtyping on the ‘compuper.’
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206 East 9th Street, Suite 1511, Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by Teen Parent | April 28, 2014
As the parent of a teen (who made a dumb mistake and got into trouble), I found myself in a panic during the middle of the night trying to locate an attorney w/ juvenile / legal expertise. After reviewing many websites and analyzing attorney bios, David was a standout. He did not disappoint. From our...
Posted by Christopher | December 14, 2010
To the person who gavce one stars, after carefully reading your reviews, I can only conclude that your experience either took place in the space of your mind or simply is the best of mud slinging. My attorney was fully open about the likely fees, and in fact capped them when they reached a veryu rea...
Posted by Lou & Sandra | October 27, 2010
David took a general interest in our son and helped clarify the issues so that we understood at all times what we were dealing with on our case. I would recommend him and his entire firm and staff.
"I worked on cases opposite David while I at the D.A's office and have heard him speak on numerous occasions. David is knowledgable, personable and a excellent advocate. He is among the very best in the Central Texas area."
"David Gonzalez is an excellent attorney. David is very bright, hard-working, knowledgeable about the law, and cares deeply about his clients. I have observed David in court many times and enthusiastically endorse him."
"David knows his stuff, does his homework and is well respected. If I needed help with a criminal matter, his firm is who I would call first."
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2018
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2008
Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, Austin Bar Association & Austin Young Lawyer's Association
2008
Finalist - Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, American Bar Association
2008
Texas Monthly Rising Star, Criminal Law, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Texas Monthly Rising Star, Criminal Law, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Texas Monthly Rising Star, Criminal Law, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Texas Monthly Rising Star, Criminal Law, Texas Monthly Magazine
1995
Barrett Cup Award for All-Around Achievement, Dartmouth College
1999 - Present
Managing Partner, Sumpter & Gonzalez, LLP
2007 - Present
The Seedling FoundationPresident of the Board
2006 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationLegislative Counsel
2007 - 2007
Leadership AustinEssential Class
2002 - 2005
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
B.A.
2008
Defending Juveniles Who Sexually Offend
2008
Juvenile Sex Offender Registration
2008
Juvenile Sex Offender Registration
2008
Confessions
2008
Private Counsel & Problem Solving Courts
2008
Working with Social Workers
2008
Assessing Clients Who Have Mental Illness
2008
Presentation for Newly Licensed Attorneys
2007
Sex Offender Legislation
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