Approach

Mr. Sloan is driven by a strong desire for fairness, and a firm belief that every person deserves a strong defense, no matter what they’re accused of. He approaches each case with sincerity, and believes he should be the kind of lawyer he’d like to have, if he were the accused. He is a strong believer in redemption, second chances and that a person can change.

When handling a case, Mr. Sloan knows that over-preparation is the key, and gathers as much information as possible. He also keeps his clients informed about the details and his strategy from the beginning, so they suffer no surprises. He shoots straight with the court, opposing counsel and most of all his clients. He loves to fight for the little guy, and to stand up to bullies. Judges know he can be counted on to handle his cases professionally, and he’s been called in by the court to help other attorneys who aren’t getting it done. Courteous and professional to everyone, his reputation for an honest and thorough case assessment has enabled him to get cases dismissed with a single conversation. As one Assistant US Attorney noted, “he is always reasonable, and never tries to blow smoke or put on a frivolous show.”

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Education

A strong student, David received a full tuition scholarship to Baylor University as a National Merit Scholar. It was during a freshman course on constitutional law that Mr. Sloan first fell in love with the elegance and beauty of the law, and decided he wanted to become a lawyer. He went on to Baylor Law School, where he excelled in Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence. He endured six months of rigorous trial training in Practice Court before he was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1991. His seven years in Waco give his blood a distinctly green and gold tint.

  • Bachelor of Arts – Baylor University at Waco
    National Merit Scholar
  • Juris Doctor – Baylor University School of Law
    Practice Court Alumnus
Bar Admissions and Licenses
  • State of Texas
  • State of Wisconsin, 1994-2004
  • Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Northen District of Texas
  • Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Victories

It ain’t bragging if its true

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West Texas Roots

Mr. Sloan has strong ties to West Texas. Although he wasn’t born in Texas, he got here as quick as he could. He represented clients throughout West Texas during his twenty year career with the Federal Public Defender’s Office. His wife, Noel, works for Texas Tech University. His son was born in Lubbock, and all his children are proud graduates of Lubbock Cooper High School. Go Pirates! Additionally, David has been a twenty-year member and occasional officer with Hope Lutheran Church in Lubbock and volunteers with them to renovate Lutheran Churches in the area.

  1. Favorite travel destination: His favorite travel destination in West Texas is the Palo Duro Canyon, and he loves to vacation with his wife at the Dove’s Rest cabins on the canyon’s rim.
  2. Best kept secret in West Texas: The Slaton bakery is the best kept secret in West Texas because kolaches.
  3. Best Restaurant in West Texas: Las Brisas steakhouse in Lubbock because of sizzling plates and great mashed potatoes.
  4. Biggest Surprise about West Texas: The amazing cutting edge energy research being done at Texas Tech.
  5. What does West Texas Tough mean to me: It’s grit, determination and
    persistence, getting back up when you’ve been knocked down.

What are Clients are Saying

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Personal Life

We all know David is the smartest person at the firm, but after meeting his wife, Noel, we also know he’s the luckiest. David and his incredibly talented wife have been married for over 30 years. He is an active member at Hope Lutheran Church and volunteers his time there on occasion. David has also served as a cub scout pack leader and scoutmaster with pack 593 and troop 505.

David loves watching college football, and always cheers for the Baylor Bears, unless they are playing his second favorite Texas Tech, when he just watches and smiles. If you want to get him talking, ask him about his love of the outdoors. He enjoys national parks and is currently working his way through a list of them. An adventurer at heart, he enjoys exploring new wilderness and discovering new places.

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