Dick DeGuerin
Appearance
Dick DeGuerin (born in Austin, Texas, February 16, 1941) is a Texas criminal defense attorney. DeGuerin was admitted to the State Bar in 1965. Early in his career (1971–1982), he was an associate with Percy Foreman.
As of December, 2005, he is representing former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay in DeLay's defense against indictments for money laundering and conspiracy, brought by Texas prosecutor Ronnie Earle. DeGuerin, himself a Democrat, previously prevailed over Earle in a case involving misconduct charges against U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. He also represented bankers involved in fraud cases tied to the Enron collapse.
Notable cases and clients
- Represented Waco, Texas leader David Koresh during his standoff with the FBI and the ATF.
- Represented real estate heir Robert Durst, who was charged with dismembering the body of his 71-year-old neighbor and throwing the pieces in Galveston Bay.
- Celeste Beard
- Barbara Piotrowski and Richardjmhkhjkh kh Minns
- Lilla Paulus
- Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
- Ramsey Muniz
- Betty Maldonado
- Juana Leija
- David Mark Temple, accused of killing his wife who was 8 months pregnant at the time.
- Constable Mae Walker[1]
- Dr. Eric Scheffey[2]
- Allen Stanford
Recognitions
- 1994: "Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year," State Bar of Texas.
Miscellaneous
Adjunct Professor[3], The University of Texas School of Law.
References
- ^ "Unlicensed Peace Officer Investigated For Wearing Badge". KPRC-TV. Retrieved 2007-02-09.
Precinct 7 Constable Mae Walker spent more than an hour before a grand jury. She wouldn't talk about the case, instead deferring to her attorney Dick DeGuerin.
- ^ Rogers, Brian. "Trial for Often-Sued Doctor Gets Under Way: Ex-Surgeon Accused of Practicing Without a License". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-02-09.
Scheffey's attorneys, Dick DeGuerin and Dan Cogdell, argued that their client was working to transfer 800 patients to other doctors, not practicing medicine.
- ^ http://www.utexas.edu/law/faculty/profile.php?id=dd256