You Will Never Hear Empty Promises

A state or federal criminal charge can change your life forever. You need straight, accurate answers from a lawyer you can trust with your life. Your lawyer will need to be 100% focused on helping you get the best possible outcome.

That's why Attorney Richard DeToto should be the first person you call. You will know from the moment you meet that you are dealing with experienced, no nonsense criminal defense lawyer and that he truly cares about you and how your case will impact your family.

Mr. DeToto has been practicing criminal defense for over 13 years in Harris County. As a former Harris County prosecutor, former chief prosecutor in misdemeanor courts and a background of supervising and training younger prosecutors for the County, Mr. DeToto has an abundance of experience in the criminal law system. He has tried approximately 100 jury trials ranging from DWI’s to Capital Murder as well as complex Federal White Collar cases.

If you hire Richard DeToto, he will do everything in his power to get results for you.

Contact the Law Office of Richard DeToto today at 713-909-3100 if you need legal assistance with any of the following criminal law issues. Working together is the start to making things right.

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Texas criminal defense lawyer, call Richard DeToto today at 713-909-3100 to arrange your free initial consultation.

Attorney Profile

Attorney Richard Gregory DeToto

Jurisdictions Licensed In:

• Texas
• Southern District of Texas
• Eastern District of Texas
• Western District of Louisiana (Pro Hac Vice)
• Western District of Mississippi (Pro Hac vice)
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth District

Admitted To The Bar:

• September, 1998

Education:

•  University of Alabama, B.A.-Criminal Justice, 1995
• St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 1997

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Member of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• Fox News Legal Expert Commentator
• Local News Expert Commentator-been featured on local and national media outlets for clients represented
• Former baseball player for the 1995 SEC Champion University of Alabama and honored as Academic All American
• Voted as One of The Top Professionals on the Fast Track by "H-Texas" Magazine
• His work has been published in the "Voice for the Defense": Attacking Felony DWI Enhancements: Getting Your Client Sent Down to the Minors from the Big Leagues
• Houston Chronicle and Texas Monthly

Foreign Languages Spoken:

• Spanish

Testimonials

“Mr. DeToto is one of the best lawyers in Houston. It is obvious that he is well respected by the prosecutors and judges when he walks into the courtroom. He has helped me and many of my friends get their cases dismissed." - Mike O.

“Rick has helped me on all of my criminal cases. He treats me with respect and is honest and straight forward. He is worth every penny.”- Jose G.

Recent Cases

Man accused of setting fire to Andrew Fastow's River Oaks Mansion, Roderick Fountain (accused of abducting and murdering his young child), and Ashley Benton in "The Chew Park Murder Case".
After the jury was unable to render a decision the case was reduced to an assault charge and the defendant received deferred adjudication.

Represented an individual targeted in the biggest single undercover investigation in the United States regarding dog fighting by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Mr. DeToto's client was implicated in over 25 instances of illegal dog fighting in a nationwide and national dog fighting ring. At the end of the day, the client was only sentenced to 6 months in the Harris County Jail. The story is chronicled in the August 2009 edition of Texas Monthly Magazine.