Neal Davis

Neal Davis is a board-certified criminal defense attorney based in Houston, Texas, with over 25 years of experience handling complex state and federal criminal cases. As founder of the Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC, he has successfully defended clients facing charges ranging from sex crimes and drug offenses to white-collar crime, family violence, and homicide. Neal represents clients across Texas and the U.S., guiding them from investigation through trial and appeal.

Neal earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and holds a B.A. in Spanish and Comparative Literature from the University of Southern California.

Neal began his legal career working with renowned defense attorney Dick DeGuerin before establishing his own practice. Since then, he has built a reputation for delivering high-level defense and resolving complex criminal matters—often before charges are ever filed. His strategic, behind-the-scenes advocacy has helped professionals, public figures, and everyday Texans avoid convictions and protect their futures.

Neal is one of a select group of attorneys board-certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2009–2023). He has also been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America (2015–2023) in both criminal defense and white-collar law and has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for professional excellence (2015–2023). His work has been featured in national media outlets, including CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Univision.

Neal has argued before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the United States Supreme Court, including a landmark case involving the Fifth Amendment. His leadership in the legal community includes serving as President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (2019–2023), one of the largest organizations of its kind in the nation.

Known for his fierce defense and commitment to fairness, Neal Davis is also a frequent lecturer and published legal writer. He continues to fight for clients’ rights and ensure justice is served in a system that he believes must be held accountable at every level.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern California
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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