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David Michael Guinn Jr.
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Biography
David M. Guinn Jr. is a partner at Hurley & Guinn. He has extensive experience representing citizens accused of criminal wrongdoing. His experience includes successful representation of individuals in trial and appellate courts at both the federal and state level.
Mr. Guinn represents individuals charged with all types of crimes across the state of Texas. He has obtained not guilty verdicts for clients on a variety of charges, including:
- Aggravated Assault
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Marijuana
- Wire Fraud
Mr. Guinn earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Baylor University. After graduating law school in 1989, he spent three years as an assistant district attorney for Johnson and Somervell Counties. Mr. Guinn maintained a private practice in Crane, Texas until 1996 when he joined the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Northern District of Texas—Lubbock Division. In 1999, he joined his law school classmate Ruben Reyes and long-time colleague Daniel Hurley to form Hurley, Reyes & Guinn.
Mr. Guinn is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute. He frequently lectures other lawyers at seminars throughout the State on various criminal defense strategies.
At Hurley & Guinn, we handle a wide range of criminal defense matters for people throughout Texas.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 36 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
David Michael Guinn Jr.'s Reviews
Avvo Review Score
71 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Federal Crime
Posted by Ashlyn | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
Wish I could give 1,000 stars! Phenomenal experience.
I was originally facing a federal conspiracy charge. Mr. Guinn got me out on bail so I could graduate college and an amazing plea deal. I was only charged with unlawful use a communication facility. I was terrified and without knowledge of the legal system. He spent lots of time with me, fully expla...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
You definitely pay for what you get!
My husband got in a big federal drug mess. He was looking at a lot of time. Mr. Guinn got right to work on the case--that day we hired him, in fact. He was able get evidence, review it, then was able to show the Government that my husband wasn't quite what they thought and get him a much lower senten...
David Michael Guinn Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"David Guinn is a true gentleman and a real fighter for his clients. I’ve represented codefendants in cases in which he was involved, and his ability to instantly grasp the story behind the case and relay it to the court and other counsel is truly amazing. A great, great advocate."
"David Guinn is the gold standard for criminal defense attorneys. I consider him to be the best attorney - civil or criminal - in all of West Texas. And I should know because I not only practice in West Texas but served as a federal prosecutor in Lubbock for many years and went toe-to-toe with David on several cases. It's hard to explain what makes him different but it was apparent the moment I met him. He just has a presence about him. I know from personal experience that judges and prosecutors hold him in high regard. He is a titan in the legal community for many reasons but chief among them is that he simply cares for his clients. He fights tirelessly for each and every client and for that, he will always have my respect."
"David is an exceptional attorney with a strong understanding of criminal law. He is a fierce advocate and will thoroughly defend his clients rights."
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. David has a knowledge and grasp of the law and procedure that seprarates him from the field. He is an agressive advocate in the courtroom, fighting for his clients and his principles of right and wrong. I have worked with David on several cases and am always impressed with his hard work and dedication to his clients and to the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
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2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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President's Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Partner, Hurley & Guinn
1996 - 1999
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Public Defender
1989 - 1992
Assistant District Attorney, Johnson & Somervell Counties
Associations
2006 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers - Education InstituteBoard Member
1992 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's AssociationMember
1995 - 2005
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
Education
1989
1988
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2010
Voir Dire
2010
Basic Jury Selection
2010
Drug Cases- Rocks for Your Pocket
2010
Defending Drug Cases
2010
30 Minute Jury Selection in Federal Court
2010
Faculty
2010
Nuts N' Bolts
2009
Effective Representation: Grand Jury...
2009
The Fourth Amendment
2009
Supreme Court Update
2009
Faculty Instructor
2008
Drug CAses Overview
2008
The Yamato-Sinking the State's Ship
2008
Seized Evidence
2006
Expert Witnesses in Sexual Abuse Cases
2006
The Science and Art of Jury Selection
2005
Statutory Defenses
2004
Statutory Defenses and Drug CasespRocks for Your Pocket
2003
Drug Cases: Rocks for Your Pocket
2003
Drug Cases-Rocks for Your Pocket
Languages
English
Spanish