Attorney David Thomas

Professional Experience: 

David served in the United States Navy in a highly trained and specially skilled Antiterrorism/Force Protection Unit. After his enlistment, David became a police officer. First, patrolling the streets of South Florida. Then, here, in Austin, Texas. David served both as a patrol officer, and as a S.W.A.T. officer, and was specially trained as a certified hostage negotiator. He has investigated all sorts of crimes, ranging from DWI to murder. This practical law enforcement experience affords David a detailed understanding and an expertise of police policy and procedure.

During law school, David was a member of the distinguished St. Mary’s Law Journal where he held the position of Senior Associate Editor.  As noted, he was the recipient of two outstanding editing and writing awards. David was a Teaching Assistant to his Legal Research and Writing (LRW) Professor Judith Gray and a Research Assistant to his Contracts Professor Colin Marks.  Subsequently, he was also a Research Fellow for Stephen M. Sheppard, the Dean of the St. Mary’s University School of Law.  David also interned with Judge Julie Kocurek as a member of the 390thDistrict Court trial team.  Finally, during David’s final semester, he worked for the Law Office of Chad Van Brunt in San Antonio, Texas, where he handled a variety of Criminal Law matters, and for the Law Office of KG in Austin, Texas, where he handled a variety of Family Law matters.

Attorney David Thomas

David Thomas

MANAGING ATTORNEY

Professional Membership and Awards:

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If you have been arrested…

Your FREEDOM is potentially at stake. A conviction can have a huge impact on your job, relationships, and your future. You need to act fast.

After graduating law school, David joined the firm and is now the managing attorney at Stephen T. Bowling & Associates- A DWI & Criminal Defense Law Firm.

Professional Membership and Awards: 

  • National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Austin Bar Association
  • American Association of Justice

Court Admissions: 

Texas

Personal: 

David grew up in south Florida and enjoys hiking, running, playing the guitar and jiu-jitsu.

Areas of Practice:

  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Drug Possession
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Assault
  • Theft
  • Misdemeanor charges
  • Felony charges
  • Criminal Defense

Education: 

  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D.
  • Florida State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Management with emphasis on Finance, May 2004

Law School Honors and Distinctions: 

  • St. Mary’s Law Journal, Senior Associate Editor–Twice, received the Excellence Award for Outstanding Editing and Writing
  • Recipient of the Charles A. Beckham Jr. Scholarship
  • Recipient of the St. Mary’s Law School Pro Bono Certificate
  • Member of Phi Delta Phi, the international legal honor society

Sworn to Protect Our
Client’s Liberty.

KEPT US UP TO DATE EACH STEP OF THE WAY

Stephen Bowling, reviewed our case and discussed his recommendations clearly. He kept us up to date each step of the way with continued explanations. He was readily available for questions/concerns through the process. We would reach out to them again in the future for any legal concerns.

Helen

VERY COMMUNICATIVE AND VERY UNDERSTANDING

Stephen is Great, Great , Lawyer!! He give you weekly updates on not just your case but also on what’s going on with his firm as well!!! Stephen is also very communicative and very understanding on any situation!! I would hands down Refer Stephen to anyone with any situation!!! Great job Stephen words can’t describe what you have done for me!!!!

Brandon

Beat Your DWI.
Keep Your License.