David Hardaway

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in San Marcos, Texas

The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway
David Hardaway
The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Family Law; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 2009

Education: University of Arkansas School of Law (Fayetteville)

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2024 Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022
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The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway

100 E. San Antonio St
Suite 100
San Marcos, TX 78666 Visit website

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The Law Offices of David C. Hardaway is a criminal defense law firm in San Marcos, Texas, founded by attorney David C. Hardaway in 2010. Mr. Hardaway has over 10 years of experience defending Texas residents charged with a misdemeanor or felony.

Mr. Hardaway handles matters including arson, assault, aggravated assault, assault on a public servant, assault causing bodily injury, burglary, credit card abuse, criminal mischief, deadly conduct, drug possession, DWI, evading arrest, intoxication assault, manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, murder, capital murder, family violence, resisting arrest, tampering with evidence, theft and engaging in organized criminal activity. He is admitted before all Texas state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Mr. Hardaway earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and received his law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Over the course of his career, he has earned a reputation as a seasoned criminal defense attorney who aggressively advocates for his clients, consistently attaining favorable results.

In addition to running his law practice, Mr. Hardaway enjoys being involved in the criminal defense legal community and maintains membership in various related organizations. He is a member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, the National College for DUI Defense and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Mr. Hardaway has received various awards for his accomplishments in the legal profession. He is also a member of the Texas Bar College, an exclusive organization of only a select few Texas attorneys.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Family Law

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Theft

  • 60% Criminal Defense
  • 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
  • 10% Family Law

First Admitted: 2009, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.davidhardawaylaw.com/david-hardaway/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2024
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2024
  • National College for DUI Defense, Member, 2024
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2024
Representative Clients:
  • State of Texas v. A.R. DWI w/BAC .20 in Hays County- Not Guilty, 2024
  • State of Texas v. O.G. DWI w/BAC .13- Not Guilty, 2024
  • State of Texas v. B.S. DWI w/ .20 BAC in Hays County- Not Guilty, 2023
  • State of Texas v. M.J. DWI w/ .19 BAC in Hays County- Not Guilty, 2023
  • State of Texas v. C.S. Assault Family Violence in Comal County- Not Guilty, 2022
  • State of Texas v. C.W. DWI w/ BAC .24 in Guadalupe County- Not Guilty, 2022
  • State of Texas v. J.S. Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon in Hays County- Not Guilty, 2020
  • State of Texas v. C.Y. Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) in Colorado County- Not Guilty, 2019
  • Deleon v. State Overturned Guilty verdict on a Theft of a Firearm out of Hays County, reversed and rendered judgement of Acquittal., 2019
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Gave out $6k in scholarships to local High School Students as part of our Inaugural Friday Night Lights scholarship., 2022
  • Put on a Criminal Law Summit consisting of a day of speakers and information for high school students interested in careers in criminal justice., 2022
  • Member of the Board of Directors for School Fuel San Marcos, 2021
  • Member of the Board of Directors for School Fuel San Marcos, 2022
  • Our firm put on our inaugural Criminal Law Summit for San Marcos High School Juniors and Sophomores interested in criminal justice careers., 2021
  • Member of the Board of Directors for School Fuel San Marcos, 2020
  • Member of the Board of Directors for School Fuel San Marcos., 2019
Honors/Awards:
  • Recipient, Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2024
  • For Southern Texas, Top 100- Criminal Defense, America's Top 100, 2024
  • Member, Elite Lawyers, 2024
  • Member, 12 Year Member, College of the State Bar of Texas, 2024
  • Named to NTL Top 100., Top 100- Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers, 2023
  • Voted best lawyer in Hays County by the public, Best of Hays County, San Marcos Daily Record, 2023
  • Member, Elite Lawyers, 2023
  • Named to Top 100 for Southern Texas region., Top 100- Criminal Defense, America's Top 100, 2023
  • Named as a member , Nation's Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2023
  • Top 10 client satisfaction for Texas, Top 10 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2022
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense for Southern Texas, America's Top 100-Criminal Defense, America's Top 100, 2022
  • Named Top Criminal Law firm in San Marcos, Top Criminal Law Firm in San Marcos, Legaldirectorate.com, 2022
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense lawyers for Southern Texas., Top 100 Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers, 2022
  • Named as a member, Nation's Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2022
  • Voted best lawyer in Hays County by the public., Best of Hays County, San Marcos Daily Record, 2021
  • Top 10 in Southern Texas for Client Satisfaction, Top 10 for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2021
  • Top 40 Under 40 for Southern Texas, Top 40 Under 40- Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers, 2021
  • Top 100 for Southern Texas, Top 100-Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers, 2021
  • Named to Top 100 list for Southern Texas, Top 100-Criminal Defense, America's Top 100, 2021
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Southern Texas., Top 100-Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers, 2020
  • Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Southern Texas, Top 40 Under 40- Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers, 2020
  • Given to top 2% of trial lawyers nationwide as chosen by the panel., Top Tier Lawyer, American Trial Academy, 2020
  • Named to 10 Best list in Southern Texas for client satisfaction., 10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2020
  • Selected as a member., Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers, 2020
  • Named to Top 100 Criminal Defense attorneys for Southern Texas., Top 100-Criminal Defense, America's Top 100, 2020
  • Recipient for Southern Texas, Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2019
  • Recipient, Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2019
Educational Background:
  • University of North Texas, B.A.

    , 2005
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • 10.0 rating on Avvo., 2024
  • 10 Rating on Avvo, 2023
  • 10.0 rating on Avvo, 2022
  • 10.0 Rating on Avvo, 2021
  • 10.0 rating on Avvo, 2020
  • 10 Rating on Avvo, 2019

Office location for David Hardaway

100 E. San Antonio St
Suite 100
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 737-225-8734

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
4 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2024
  • Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022

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