David Overhuls is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Baylor University and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

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David Overhuls is from Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. David lives with his wife, Chelsea, and two kids in Houston, Texas.

David is a criminal defense attorney. He previously served as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office. Before that, he represented citizens accused of crimes in the Washington D.C. area.

David is a criminal defense attorney for the Overhuls Law Firm. He previously served as a chief misdemeanor prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office. He also worked as a special crimes prosecutor in Harris County and represented clients in Washington D.C.

David is a former prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office. He has handled thousands of cases at the misdemeanor and felony levels.

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David's campaign for judge of Texas's 248th District is his first run for public office.

As a criminal defense attorney for the Overhuls Law Firm, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in a wide variety of cases.

As a chief misdemeanor prosecutor for Harris County, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

- As a criminal defense attorney for the Overhuls Law Firm, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in a wide variety of cases.
- As a chief misdemeanor prosecutor for Harris County, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

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As a special crimes prosecutor, Overhuls prosecuted violent crimes such as murder and manslaughter.

As a prosecutor, specialized in drug-related crimes.

Has experience in training assistant district attorneys in prosecuting DWI cases.

As a juvenile prosecutor, Overhuls prosecuted cases involving minors.

As a special crimes prosecutor, Overhuls prosecuted cases involving murder, sexual assault, armed robbery, and child abuse.

Believes law enforcement "arrests first and asks questions later" in cases of assault.

As a prosecutor, Overhuls specialized in sex crimes.

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