David Nachtigall Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Houston

David Nachtigall Bio
David Nachtigall is a Houston trial lawyer who began his legal career at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney, where handled thousands of misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile criminal cases.  Through his years of work as a prosecutor, David honed his advocacy skills and developed valuable relationships with prosecutors and judges.   David’s commitment to professional excellence and his consistent success in the courtroom earned him a reputation as an effective trial lawyer among colleagues and the judiciary.. During his time a prosecutor at the District Attorney’s Office, David was selected to join the Special Prosecutions Bureau where he led large-scale investigations and prosecutions of financial crime and fraud. Today, David is called upon by individuals and corporations for counsel with complex civil matters related to white collar crimes, allegations of theft, and fraud investigations.. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, David joined one of Houston’s top civil litigation boutiques where he used his extensive trial experience to achieve excellent results for clients in civil matters. As a civil litigator, David handled commercial matters including contractual disputes, fraud, and intellectual property.  David again demonstrated his effectiveness in the courtroom and earned an excellent reputation among his colleagues in civil law.. As the managing member of David A. Nachtigall, Attorney at Law, PLLC, David has represented hundreds of individual and business clients.  An experienced Houston criminal defense lawyer, David has successfully defended clients in state and federal court on charging from simple misdemeanors to complex felonies punishable by life in prison.. Before returning to law school, David worked as an information technology consultant and software developer for a Fortune 500 company in Dallas.  David’s deep understanding of technology assists him in both preparing cases for trial and presenting them to judges and juries.. Community Involvement. David is an active member of several legal organizations in Houston, and serves on the board of directors of the Harris County Public Defender’s Office.  He regularly speaks to organizations and classrooms about topics in criminal law.  He is a member of the CJA Panel for the Southern District of Texas, which is comprised of a select group of Houston criminal defense lawyers who provide defense to indigent persons charged in federal court.