May 25, 2026Trial Strategy

Defending In Murder Trials, Cult Leaders & Robert Durst | Ep. 1

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Dick DeGuerin is a legendary Texas criminal defense attorney based in Houston and one of the most respected trial lawyers in the country. Over a career spanning six decades, he's defended some of the most high-profile clients in modern American history — including David Koresh and the Branch Davidians during the 1993 Waco siege, real estate heir Robert Durst (featured in HBO's The Jinx), former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, and financier Allen Stanford. Trained under the legendary Percy Foreman, DeGuerin was named Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year by the State Bar of Texas and has been recognized by Texas Monthly as one of the state's best criminal defense attorneys. He's also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law.

Today's episode Attorney Dan Cogdell With Dick DeGuerin

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