About The Attorney – Douglas L. Wilder
Douglas L. Wilder attended Texas A&M, where he graduated as a Distinguished Student from the College of Engineering in 1989. During law school, he gained a vast amount of motion, trial, and brief writing experience while working for a prominent Houston criminal defense attorney. He then spent a summer working in Denver for the county District Attorney’s office, where he conducted court hearings on a law student bar card. During his final year of law school, Douglas tried cases for the district attorney while working in the Harris County District Attorney’s office in Houston.
Upon his graduation, Doug went to work in Houston for Vinson & Elkins, LLP. During his time there, he made contacts in Washington D.C. that led him to his next position as the legal liaison for the Ecuadorian Ambassador, where he assisted with international lawsuits affecting the embassy and the country of Ecuador. Although he was offered a position with an international law firm in Ecuador, Doug’s love of criminal trials brought him back home to Texas.
In 1995, Doug began prosecuting for the Denton County District Attorney’s office. His high conviction rate allowed him to quickly rise to the rank of Chief Prosecutor. He also earned a reputation for successfully winning difficult cases. During this time, Doug took an active role in training local police officers on investigation, collection, and preservation of evidence in DWI cases, along with effective court testimony techniques.
In 1999, Doug went to work for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, where his conviction rate remained high. During his time there, he tried a case against nationally known Houston attorney Gary Trichter, who was assisted by revered jury consultant Robert Hirshorn and three other well-known lawyers. After a very hotly contested trial, Doug received a conviction from the jury. He also continued to train officers in evidence collection and courtroom testimony.
In 2000, Doug joined a boutique law firm after winning a case against one of its prominent attorneys, who claimed to never lose a case. Within his first two months, Doug obtained his first felony not guilty verdict, for a client who faced life in prison for allegedly delivering a controlled substance to an undercover police officer. He impressed the judge so much that she put him on her court appointment list.
Doug has a track record of winning very difficult cases. His peers are often astonished, asking how he managed to win specific cases. It is not uncommon for jurors to ask Doug for his business card, even those potential jurors who do not make it to trial.
Doug is a member of the following professional organizations:
- State Bar of Texas
- National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- National Association of DUI Defense
When not trying cases, Doug likes to spend time with his beautiful wife and daughter, and runs the occasional marathon.
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We understand that a drunk driving conviction is not an option for you. At The Wilder Firm, we strive for all our clients to be found NOT GUILTY. For a quick response or free evaluation of your DUI/DWI arrest, please contact our Texas drunk driving attorneys at 469-227-0772.