David Mitcham
- B.A., J.D., U.T., Austin - Licensed May 28, 1979
- Assistant District Attorney of Harris County Texas, 1980-1984
- Board Certified, in Criminal Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1985
- President - Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, 1988-1989
- Radio Personality - "The Rock Lawyer" featured on KLOL-FM's "The Moby Show," spring 1989
- Ranked among the Top 12 Criminal Defense Lawyers in a poll of local judges and prosecutors conducted and reported by the Houston Chronicle: "The Best Defense - Colleagues polled on Top Attorneys," March 27, 1994
- Recognized by The Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association with the Attorney of the Year-2001 Award for "Dedication to the Principals and Ideas of American Justice"
- Lead singer, rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter for D.B.I. - the five lawyer/ one homicide detective, Criminal Courthouse Rock and Roll Band, 1983-2005
- Selected as a Texas Monthly magazine "Superlawyer," 2003 and 2004
- Designated as a "Top Lawyer in Houston 2004" and a "Top Lawyer for the People 2005" by H Texas magazine
- Lead counsel in more than two hundred jury trials in the Harris County Criminal Courthouse
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- State Criminal Defense
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Assault
- Drug Possession & Delivery
- Sex Offenses
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Forgery
- Murder
- Arson
- Probation Violations
- Motions to Revoke Probation
- Early Termination of Probation
- Kidnapping
- Child Pornography
- Intoxication Assault
- Manslaughter
- Insurance Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Child Abuse
- Trespassing
- Prohibited Weapons Charges
- Resisting Arrest or Evading Arrest
- Criminal Investigations
- Family Violence
- Driving While License Suspended
- Theft & Other Property Crimes
- Credit Card Abuse
- Expunctions & Non Disclosures
Certified Legal Specialties
- Criminal Law, The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1985
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1979
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- J.D.
- University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- B.A.
Honors and Awards
- Attorney of the Year-2001 Award, "Dedication to the Principals and Ideas of American Justice", The Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, 2001
- "Superlawyer", Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003 - 2004
- "Top Lawyer in Houston 2004", H Texas Magazine
- "Top Lawyer for the People 2005", H Texas Magazine
- Top 12 Criminal Defense Lawyers
- "The Best Defense - Colleagues Polled on Top Attorneys", March 27, 1994
- "Top Lawyer for the People 2010" H Texas Magazine
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, President, 1988 - 1989
- Harris County Criminal Courthouse, Lead Counsel
Past Employment Positions
- Harris County Texas, Assistant District Attorney, 1980 - 1984
