$ 200-400 per hour
Darrin is a Partner at Lype, Dest & Smith, PLLC. Darrin practices primarily in the areas of administrative and health care law, with a focus on the representation of professionals in front of their licensing boards and credentialing bodies. Darrin formerly worked for the Texas Medical Board and currently defends licensees in front of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Texas Behavioral Health Council and others state agencies. These services include license defense, obtaining initial licensure, license renewal and many other aspects of administrative law. Darrin also defends physicians and nurse in hospital peer review proceedings and credentialing matters.
Darrin grew up in San Antonio, TX. He attended Texas A&M for undergraduate, where he earned a BA in English with a Rhetorical focus and a Minor in Russian. Darrin attended law school at Florida State University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. His law school education included a focus on administrative law and he participated in externships at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida’s Division of Administrative Hearings. He also worked as a law clerk with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Darrin moved back to Texas after graduating from law school in 2008 and settled in the State’s capital of Austin, where he has worked on both the agency side and the defense side of administrative practice.
Darrin brings a level-headed approach to each client’s individual situation, develops a comprehensive plan, and aims to keep his clients informed and engaged in their defense.
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$ 200-400 per hour
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7600 Chevy Chase Dr, Suite 300, Austin, TX, 78752
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Posted by Anthony | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Representation
Unfortunately, I was arrested in February 2019, and I feared losing my nursing license. I did not even renew my license in July 2019. At the behest of my counselor, I sought legal counsel at the beginning of 2020. I found Mr. Dest online and set up a consultation. He has helped me with two incide...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mark
I contacted Mr. Dest after I received notification that a complaint was filed against me. Mr. Dest requested information from me and formulated a compelling response which ultimately led to a dismissal of the complaint. Throughout the process, Mr. Dest was responsive and appropriately reassuring. I ...
Posted by Gary | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
An attorney who is top notch
Received letter that a complaint had been filed against me I had never faced this issue. I contacted attorney Dest who was reassuring to my concerns. He reviewed my case, submitting a detailed rebuttal The end result was exoneration, without board investigation. Do not try and represent yourself ...
Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Thank you Mr. Dest!
When I needed to be represented in a matter before the Texas Medical Board, I researched all available attorneys for their experience, ability, integrity, and reputation. One name stood above all the others, Darrin Dest. I wanted the best and was willing to accept nothing less. I feel exceptionally f...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney
He will help you with your issues.
Darrin will walk with you through your problems he is easy to talk to, he communicates every step of progress. I highly recommend him.
"Darrin’s background as a Texas Medical Board attorney gives him a wide range of knowledge in administrative and health law matters. He consistently shows dedication to each of his clients and their respective cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darrin is calm, cool and collected. He handles a lot of our tough Texas Medical Board cases and gets great outcomes. He is versed in getting initial complaints dismissed through a vigorous analysis and review of the associated medical records and the drafting of a comprehensive and annotated rebuttal statement. Great with clients"
"I endorse this lawyer. Darrin is versed in handling Texas Medical Board cases from the complaint process through SOAH. He understands complex legal / medical issues and articulates intricate medical matters in an understandable fashion. This is imperative in successful TMB advocacy"
Administrative law lawyer
Administrative law lawyer
Administrative law lawyer
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023 - Present
Partner, Lype, Dest & Smith, PLLC
2011 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Leichter Law Firm
2009 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Texas Medical Board
2012 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Health Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Administrative and Public Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
The matter was dismissed at an Informal Settlement Conference
The case was dismissed after the initial response to the complaint.
The matter was dismissed in the course of investigation.
2008
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
Representing Impaired Nurses
2024
Guide to Representing Impaired Professionals
English