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David R. Bires 
Houston, Texas
Partner
phone (713) 574-9412
(866) 428-2472 (Toll-Free)
fax (713) 228-0034
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David R. Bires has over 35 years of criminal law experience. He has practiced throughout the state of Texas and across the nation. He is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Houston Criminal Lawyer

Areas of Practice:
Criminal Defense State & Juvenile
Criminal Defense Federal
Appellate Representation - State & Federal
Environmental Criminal Defense
White Collar Defense State & Federal
Murder, Assault & Robbery
Drug Defense
Defense of Sex Crimes
Criminal Law
Trials in State and Federal Courts
Litigation Percentage:
90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Board Certified Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1976


Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1971
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1971
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1991
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2000
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1985
U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
Education:
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1971
J.D.


The University of Texas at Austin, 1968
B.A.


Representative Cases:
Collier vs. Poe, (Texas Court of Criminal Appeals  )
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Establishing The Attorney Client Relationship, U of H Advanced Criminal Law, 2007


Family Violence: Defense Perspective, South Texas College of Law, 2006


Cross Examination Government Informants, South Texas College of Law, 2003 - 2006


Honors and Awards:
Texas Super Lawyer in Criminal Law, 2003 - 2007


National Directory of Criminal Lawyers


Martindale-Hubbell


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Past President


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1972 - Present
Member


Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Past President


Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, 1972 - Present
Member


National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1982 - Present
Member


Pro Bono Activities:
Member - Criminal Law Advisory Commission SBT, 1987 - 2000
Languages:
English
Spanish
Birth Information:
March 12, 1946, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States of America

Bires & Schaffer: JPMorganChase Bank Building, 712 Main Street, 31st Floor Houston, Texas 77002 - Map & Driving Directions
Phone: 713-574-9412 - Fax: 713-228-0034 - Toll Free: 866-428-2472