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David Michael Holmes
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Biography
David grew up in Odessa, Texas and moved to Austin at the age of 19 to work for Lt. Governor Bob Bullock. After 12 years working in the Texas Senate and House, David worked as a consultant and mediator until he attended law school. David now practices Law in Austin and surrounding areas.
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Licensed in Texas for 4 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2021
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Deandra Grant Law
609 W. 9th, Ste 2B, Austin, TX, 78701
Deandra Grant Law
605 Austin Ave Suite 5, Waco, TX, 76701
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense
Posted by Devon | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
David Homes
Great lawyer to represent you he help me get my case dismissed after a police officer lied and told me I couldn’t be released great attorney
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Experience
Honors
2018
Volunteer for Victims Award, United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
2016
Volunteer of the Year, South and Most Shifts Worked, Travis County Sheriff Victim Services Unit
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Interim General Counsel, Texas Racing Commission
2022 - 2024
Associate, Law Offices Of Deandra M. Grant, PC
2021 - 2022
Chief of Staff | General Counsel, Texas House of Representatives
2019 - 2019
Extern, Travis County District Attorney's Office
2012 - 2019
Mediator | Consultant, Intrepid Solutions
2004 - 2008
Legislative Director, Texas House of Representatives
1993 - 2004
Legislative Aide, Texas Senate
Associations
2023 - Present
Austin Public Safety CommissionCommission Member
2023 - Present
Austin Downtown CommissionCommission Member
2022 - Present
St. Mary's Law Alumni Board of DirectorsBoard Member
2022 - Present
Hays County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Texas Bar CollegeMember
2016 - 2017
YMCA Youth and Government Board of DirectorsBoard Member
2014 - 2015
City of Austin Technology and Telecommunications CommissionCommission Member
2014 - 2015
Lower Colorado River Authority Central Basin Regional CouncilCouncil Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Possession of Marijuana
Dismissal
DWI
Dismissal, Deferred Adjudication
Education
2021
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2016
University of Texas System, Arlington
Master of Public Administration
2013
University of Texas System, Permian Basin
Bachelor of Communication
Speaking Engagements
2023
News Media Interview
KXAN Interview on Austin DPS Arrests
2023
CBS News Austin Interview
Interview on Austin DPS Arrests
2016
News Media Interview
Travis County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit
2014
Campaign Bootcamp
Political Campaigns and Opposition Research
Publications
2024
Attorney at Law Magazine
Potential Legal Pitfalls of Driving With Your Gun
2023
Texas DWI Manual
Co-Author Chapters 1, 10, 14, 15
2013
The American Genius
BioMarin CEO calls terminal cancer patient a “spoiled petulant brat”
2013
The American Genius
How an innocent tweet can blow up in your face
2013
The American Genius
Dispute Resolution in the Workplace
Languages
English