David J. Ferrell

David J. Ferrell

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Probate Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

10514 Montwood Drive, El Paso, TX

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 70%

Probate Wills, Probate of Estates without Wills - Guardianships

48 years

70%
DUI and DWI 10%

48 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 47 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1978

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

David J Ferrell

10514 Montwood Drive, El Paso, TX, 79935

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David J. Ferrell's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jerry | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Criminal Case

I was charged DWI by State of Texas. After some online research, I interviewed with 3 lawyers, and eventually I decided to go with Mr. Ferell due to his 30 plus years experiences as well as I feel comfortable working with him. This is my first lawsuit in my whole life (and hopefully this is the la...st time too), and with Mr.Ferrell's explanation and guidance, I knew what situation I was dealing with and what's the best and worst case scenario that I may get. He fought my case from many different angles and the "never-give-up" spirit impressed me the most. At courtroom, he did all the talking, and I felt I am in good hand all the time. I know I made a right decision hiring him and I highly recommand his service to people who need criminal defense.

Posted by Carla | February 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

If you need an attorney, David J. Ferrell is your best choice! The best of the best!

I am writing this review because I live in another state and had to find an attorney to represent a family member in the Army who was arrested on 3 counts for something he never did. All I had to go by was internet reviews to select an attorney and everything I read pointed to Mr. Ferrell as being t...he best choice available. My husband has a law degree and used to practice law and when I showed him the results of what I found out he said "I think David Ferrell is the man you need." Mr. Ferrell and all of his staff are very professional, quick to respond, easy to talk to and very kind and helpful. All three charges were dropped as a result of Mr. Ferrell's representation. If you have cancer, you need a good doctor. If you have a legal problem, you need David J. Ferrell to represent you. He knows the law and having been a judge himself at one time knows exactly how the legal system works and how to try a case. He has the very highest ethics and is absolutely excellent in every way. You will feel so much better when you talk to him and everything that he told me worked out to be exactly as he said. Without Mr. Ferrell's representation, my family member likely would have spent a year in jail and ruined his military career. I have only the highest regard and praise for David J. Ferrell and his staff.

Posted by Cindy | December 11, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Lawyer You Really Need

Mr. Ferrell took the fear out of the unknown when he dealt with my case. I am located on the west coast and Mr. Ferrell and his alert staff kept me in the loop as my case progressed, informing me of all my options and clarifying details as they developed. In court he was courteous and professional. I... found him generous with his time and knowledge, prompt and committed to fighting for his clients' best interests. I would refer him to all who need legal assistance.

Posted by Rob | December 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Defeated felony charges that would have destroyed me

David is very experienced with the law. His experience is so strong that other defense attorney's as well as prosecutors browse his websites and pick his brain for advice. I've seen this first hand during my time with him around the courtroom in my 2 year ordeal. David who is also a former judge, ...is well known and very respected in the court room. Prosecutors shy away from going up against him with any weak cases because they know they are going to have to work hard to go against him. I am fairly certain that with a typical defense lawyer, my case would have ended up being pushed into a deal that I didn't want to take. David knew right away that there was too much not right about my case and dug a little deeper into the evidence and found a video that basically showed how misleading and twisted the police report was. Let's face it, how many police do you think are actually truly honest on their reports? My arresting officer wrongfully tazed me and then tried to twist and embellish the story to cover himself. The video showed a different story though. David actually went to the location of the incident and took photos as well as measurements. He was prepared to have a field day with the prosecution in a "Motion to Suppress" hearing. When they saw how David was ready to attack, they didn't even try, and they sent the Sherriff home. This two year ordeal took a lot of time and effort on David's part, and I just don't think you can find many lawyers out there that are willing to go the extra mile for you like David is.

Posted by allie | March 05, 2014

A++++

Best lawyer in America. He kept me informed throughout a year+ long legal process and was there for me every step of the way. He knows his stuff and is worth every penny.

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Merwan Bhatti

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Wenda Ferrell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 01

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Matthew Clawson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eduardo Solis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dave for a few years now and I can say without hesitation that Dave is one of the most creative and original lawyers I know. He not only knows the practice of law, but he is in front of the technology curve and teaches all of us how to incorporate the newest technologies into our trial strategies and techniques. I have continuously learned from him. I would recommend Dave without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2002-2020, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Senior Lawyer of The Year, El Paso Bar Association

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, David J. Ferrell, PLLC

2010 - 2010

Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, El Paso County

1983 - 1990

Associate Municipal Court Judge, City Of El Paso

1980 - 1990

Adjunct Professor, Webster University

1978 - 1981

Assistant Attorney General, Texas Attorney General's Office

Associations

2020 - 2020

El Paso Bar Association

Senior Lawyer of the Year

2002 - 2005

El Paso Bar Association

Board of Directors

1999 - 2000

El Paso Probate Bar Association

President

1991 - 1992

State Bar of Texas, Consumer and Commercial Law Section

Chairman

1988 - 1990

State Bar of Texas, Consumer and Commercial Law Section

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas v. William A. Franklin, et seq

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Education

1977

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Texas, El Paso

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks - Jury Selection

Legal Technology

2019

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks - Legal Technology

Legal Technology

2017

Spring CLE Brush Up

Criminal Law - Selected Connections to Other Texas Laws

2017

Conducting Your Own Legal Research - INTERNET

Legal Research - Paralegals

2016

Midland County Bar Association

Legal Ethics - Computer Technology

2011

State Bar of Texas Annual Convention

Document Retention For Law Firms

2011

State Bar of Texas & SMU Law School

Planning to Conquer the Real World of Private Practice

2010

State Bar of Texas and The College of the State Bar of Texas

Winning Before Trial, Technology at Pre-trial/Mediation

2010

State Bar College Summer School Texas Bar CLE

Digital Office and Creating Your Own Website

2010

Perfecting Your Practice 2010 Texas Bar CLE

How to Ethically Manage Client Funds/Financially Managing Your Law Firm

2010

33rd Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course State Bar of Texas

Using High Technology Without Spending Big Money

Publications

2010

Texas Bar Journal How to Send Huge Files Over the Internet

2010

Via State Bar of Texas WEBCAST Establishing the Best Record Retention Policy for Your Law Practice

2010

Texas State Bar Law Practices Newsletter iPhone 3GS or Palm Pre?

2010

El Paso Bar Journal Share Computer Files - With Yourself and Maybe Others

2010

El Paso Bar Journal QuickBooks Online - How the Cloud Works with Your Books

2010

El Paso Bar Journal Should Judge/Lawyers "Friend" on Facebook, Linkedin, Texas Bar Circle, etc?

2010

El Paso Bar Association DYNAMITE Demand Letters and Portfolios

1999

El Paso Bar Association Bar Bulletin Internet Searches and Digital Photography

1999

El Paso Bar Association Bar Bulletin Can Computers be a Frugal Preparation Tool in Federal Criminal Litigation?

1998

El Paso Bar Association Bar Bulletin Computer Technology in the Law Office

Languages

Spanish

English

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