Dick DeGuerin

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 Kay Bailey Hutchison.

[edit] Notable cases and clients

Represented Waco, Texas cult 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 Richard Minns
Lilla Paulus
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Ramsey Muniz
Betty Maldonado
Juana Leija
Constable Mae Walker^[1]
Dr. Eric Scheffey^[2]

Adjunct Professor, The University of Texas School of Law School.

^ Unlicensed Peace Officer Investigated For Wearing Badge (English). KPRC-TV. Retrieved on 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 (English). Houston Chronicle. Retrieved on 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.”