David R. Scoggins
MemberatDavid Scoggins, Attorney at Law
Dallas, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Dallas since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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David R. Scoggins is a member based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Appellate. David has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Scoggins, Attorney at Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Family Law · Appellate
- Handles Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Appellate matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David R. Scoggins: David R. Scoggins is a member based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Appellate. David has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Scoggins, Attorney at Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
David R. Scoggins represents clients in Dallas, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About David R. Scoggins
David Scoggins was born in Dallas, Texas and has been a lifelong Texan.
He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government in 1976 and thereafter graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.
He immediately obtained his license to practice law from The Supreme Court of The State of Texas and shortly thereafter was licensed in the Federal Courts of the United States.
In 1981, David Scoggins commenced the practice of law in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and has resolved over 6,000 cases. He has represented citizens accused in Federal Courts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, typically on drug conspiracy and fraud cases.
He has also tried hundred of jury trials in Felony and Misdemeanor courts in Texas. He has most often appeared at court in Dallas, Collin (McKinney) and Tarrant Counties (Fort Worth) with a significant docket in Denton, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties. He has also been persuaded by clients to represent them in distant counties for significant cases such as murder, intoxication manslaughter, organized crime, healthcare fraud and drug conspiracy prosecutions.
He is often retained by other attorneys as criminal jury trial lead or second chair counsel.
He holds the highest rating that can be given to an attorney by Martindale-Hubbell which has rated attorneys nationwide for over one hundred years for their legal expertise and professional stature. He has an AV Preeminent rating, which identifies an attorney with very high to preeminent legal ability and is a reflection of expertise, experience, integrity, and overall professional excellence. It is an indication of the highest professional and ethical standards and he is very pleased to be so regarded. He is also pleased to be rated Superb by AVVO.
Awards / Recognition
Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbard
AVVO Top Attorney Live Rating 9.7
AVVO Client’s Choice 2016
Memberships
State Bar of Texas
U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Credentials
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
J.D. · 1981
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. Government · 1976
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1982 · ACTIVE
Texas
1981 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
State Bar of Texas Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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Locations
Office locations
David Scoggins, Attorney at Law
6060 North Central Expressway, Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75206
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does David R. Scoggins practice?
David R. Scoggins focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Appellate.
Where is David R. Scoggins located?
David R. Scoggins primarily serves clients in Dallas, Texas, with an office at 6060 North Central Expressway, Suite 500.
How experienced is David R. Scoggins?
David R. Scoggins has 45 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1981.
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