Carl David Ceder, Esq.
5 Star Reviews
“I was charged with my first DWI (first criminal charge ever). I was scared & didn't know what to expect. Carl and Sandy (his paralegal) walked me through everything, kept me to up date every step of the way and were always so responsive to every single text or email. This included the countless emails I would send to let them know how nervous I was about the penalty I would receive. Its clear they take every case serious and care about their clients. While I opted not to go to trial, I was fortunate enough to get Carl to negotiate a very reasonable penalty for me. He is well respected in Collin County court (various employees would tell me what a great lawyer he was when I would mention he was my attorney as did my bail bond company). I met with a few attorneys before I decided to go with Carl and couldn't be happier with my decision. I will be rehiring him to work to remove the charge from my record when time permits. You will not regret going with this great team.”
Nancy
“Thankyou for handling my family assault case.I was innocent you guys did a great job.”
Blake
“Sandy and Carl go above and beyond for their clients. I had a state jail felony for a wax pen, they were able to help me change my whole life around by getting me into the pre trial diversion program. I even had priors, which i personally feel like i would not have been able to be accepted into the program without their help! They have done so much for me to help me improve my life, I 100% recommend them to anyone in any kind of drug/alcohol charges! They have succeeded and helped me thrive in every single task or problem that has been thrown at me. Thank you so much guys! Will refer to others, and will call again if i am ever in any trouble!”
A Satisfied Client
“I endorse this lawyer. Carl is an excellent attorney and a very diligent and hard worker for his clients. When I was a DA not too long ago, I always appreciated his professionalism but I knew that I was in for a fight every time. It is clear he cares for his clients which is why he is able to get the results he does.”
Ryan K., Criminal Defense Attorney
“If I ever need a lawyer, Carl is on my short-list—he is amazing. I recently served as Carl’s co-counsel on a high-stakes DWI trial and it is utterly apparent that he has a killer intellect, superb instincts, a great rapport with the judge and jury, and can stand toe-to-toe with any expert witness. Carl is an advocate you will trust and he’s a pleasure to know. I would work with him at any time, no questions asked.”
Shellie S., Criminal Defense Attorney
“If you a charged with a criminal offense you want Carl Ceder in your corner. I strongly endorse this lawyer.”
Benjamin B., Criminal Defense Attorney
“Carl is a great lawyer and friend. I assisted Carl in a felony trial in which he obtained a “not guilty” verdict and have worked with him on appeals. I endorse Carl without reservation.”
Sanjay M., Criminal Defense Attorney
“Carl is smart as a whip, highly driven by a strong desire to help his clients, and most important, has a track record of positive results in his cases. Carl has the expertise to handle even the most sensitive criminal case. What I like best about Carl is that he will selflessly take the time to help a colleague any way he can. I highly recommend Carl Ceder for any criminal matter in North Texas.”
R. Walker, Criminal Defense Attorney
What Makes Attorney Carl David Ceder Uniquely Qualified To Represent You?
Carl David Ceder, Attorney at Law, is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense attorney who has dedicated his practice to criminal defense. He has been licensed since 2008, has devoted his entire legal practice to defending the citizen accused, and is passionate about being their legal advocate in court. Quite literally since first obtaining his license to practice law, Carl immediately began the practice of criminal defense. He is very proud to say that he has never worked in any capacity to put people in jail, and has only worked to defend and protect the rights of individuals in Texas. Carl has extensive trial experience and has represented individual clients in a wide variety of legal matters in both state and federal court.
Carl David Ceder is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Carl has also earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law (ACS-CHAL) “Forensic-Lawyer” Scientist Designation. This designation is sponsored by ACS-CHAL and is approved for lawyers through Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, IL. The ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation to lawyers who have met the rigorous criteria and have demonstrated their knowledge of forensic science. The ACS-CHAL designation of Forensic-Lawyer Scientist is the highest form of scientific recognition available to lawyers.
Carl has conducted a wide variety of criminal jury trials, at both the misdemeanor and felony level, working hard to achieve a very high rate of success. Carl prides himself on being an aggressive trial attorney when the situation dictates, with over 50 felony and misdemeanor jury trials handled throughout his legal career. He has conducted criminal jury trials, as lead counsel, in 11 different counties in the State of Texas, and is always ready and willing to pick a jury on a moment’s notice. Carl is proud of his track record of success with obtaining favorable results following jury trial, and has obtained acquittals (“Not Guilty”) verdicts in numerous counties, including multiple in a row in some which are commonly known to be the most notoriously “toughest on crime” in Texas. Carl represents clients in a broad array of criminal matters, including DWI, all Intoxication Cases, Drug Cases, Assault, Domestic Violence, Theft, Burglary, Probation Violations, White Collar Crimes, and any and all other criminal offenses.
Attorney Carl David Ceder has been recognized by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCDLA) with the distinguished “DWI Trial Lawyer” Award, which recognizes those who exhibit a high standard to the practice of DWI Defense and who exhibit a strong devotion to developing the skill while showing an exceptionally standard of legal excellence.
Carl has been recognized for multiple years in a row in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Texas Rising Star Attorney in the field of “Criminal Defense” by the Texas Monthly Magazine. This achievement is only awarded to 2.5% of all attorneys, and is distinction only bestowed to those who undergo a rigorous peer selection process . Carl has been invited for inclusion, for consecutive years, in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, for membership in the prestigious “The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100.” Carl has also been included in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 by the same organization as a member in the exclusive “The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40” list. Selection into “The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100” and “Top 40 is an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in their respective fields of law. Both are an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state who meet very stringent qualifications, and for attorneys who exemplify qualifications, trial results, and leadership as young lawyers. Carl has been selected, in consecutive years in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, as a member of The Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (“NADC”). The “NADC” is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence, with a mission to objectively recognize attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate. Carl has also been awarded the “10 Best Client Satisfaction” award from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (“AIOCLA) in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. The AICOA is organization recognizes the “10 Best” Attorneys for the State of Texas and is an impartial third-party Attorney rating service recognizing excellence of fellow practitioners in the field of their chosen area of practicing law.
Carl has also devoted countless hours of training on subjects pertaining to various certifications and coursework in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He has obtained a certificate of completion for the NHTSA/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course. Carl also has completed and been awarded, on three separate occasions, certificates of completion for the NHTSA/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course (with two additional practitioner update courses beyond the original certificate of completion). He also obtained a certificate of completion for the NHTSA/International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Advanced Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) course, qualified through the “ARIDE” Program (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement). Carl also has obtained a certificate of completion for the course, “Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN): Vision Science Perspectives” awarded by Dr. Steve Rubenzer, which was advanced training in how to properly conduct the “HGN” Standardized Field Sobriety Test. He also obtained Breath Test Operator Certification by completing the “Breath Alcohol Technician Course” of the Intoxilyzer 5000EN, according to the United States Department of Transportation Code Federal Regulations 49 Part 40, taught and awarded by Dr. Jan Semenoff. Carl also has completed advanced coursework in the Intoxilyer 9000, which is now the main evidentiary breath testing device used in Texas.
Carl also completed as required to earn the designation of the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist certificates of completion for coursework in Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice (in 2015 and 2017(, Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs, and Forensic Principles of DUID, issued by Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, IL. and sponsored by the American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law division.
Carl is an active member in the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCDLA), the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (DCDLA), the Collin County Bar Association, the Collin County Bail Bond Committee, the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (3CDLA), the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), he is a “Founding Member” of the of the Driving Under The Influence Lawyer’s Association (DUIDLA).
Carl is a fifth-generation Texan and is proud to live in the state where he was born and raised. Carl graduated salutatorian (2nd out of 436 students) from Austin Lanier High School, and perhaps his proudest accomplishment is starting both ways on his varsity football team, including playing on the 1998 26-4A district champion Lanier Vikings. Carl is also the proud son of a former Austin area Texas High School Football Coach. He believes that many of the same fundamentals that lead to success on the football field (discipline, work ethic, and preparation) also apply to winning in the courtroom.
Carl David Ceder, Attorney at Law, is a DFW Criminal Defense Attorney dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused throughout all phases of the criminal justice system process in Texas and has experienced a high level of success in many counties and areas all over the State of Texas.
You can contact Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Carl David Ceder directly at (469) 900-0000 or www.CarlCederLaw.com; www.DFWDefender.com; www.DallasDefender.com; www.TexasDWIDefender.com; www.CederLawFirm.com; www.Just-Call-Carl.com.
“I was charged with my first DWI (first criminal charge ever). I was scared & didn't know what to expect. Carl and Sandy (his paralegal) walked me through everything, kept me to up date every step of the way and were always so responsive to every single text or email. This included the countless emails I would send to let them know how nervous I was about the penalty I would receive. Its clear they take every case serious and care about their clients. While I opted not to go to trial, I was fortunate enough to get Carl to negotiate a very reasonable penalty for me. He is well respected in Collin County court (various employees would tell me what a great lawyer he was when I would mention he was my attorney as did my bail bond company). I met with a few attorneys before I decided to go with Carl and couldn't be happier with my decision. I will be rehiring him to work to remove the charge from my record when time permits. You will not regret going with this great team.”
Nancy
“Thankyou for handling my family assault case.I was innocent you guys did a great job.”
Blake
“Sandy and Carl go above and beyond for their clients. I had a state jail felony for a wax pen, they were able to help me change my whole life around by getting me into the pre trial diversion program. I even had priors, which i personally feel like i would not have been able to be accepted into the program without their help! They have done so much for me to help me improve my life, I 100% recommend them to anyone in any kind of drug/alcohol charges! They have succeeded and helped me thrive in every single task or problem that has been thrown at me. Thank you so much guys! Will refer to others, and will call again if i am ever in any trouble!”
A Satisfied Client
“I endorse this lawyer. Carl is an excellent attorney and a very diligent and hard worker for his clients. When I was a DA not too long ago, I always appreciated his professionalism but I knew that I was in for a fight every time. It is clear he cares for his clients which is why he is able to get the results he does.”
Ryan K., Criminal Defense Attorney
“If I ever need a lawyer, Carl is on my short-list—he is amazing. I recently served as Carl’s co-counsel on a high-stakes DWI trial and it is utterly apparent that he has a killer intellect, superb instincts, a great rapport with the judge and jury, and can stand toe-to-toe with any expert witness. Carl is an advocate you will trust and he’s a pleasure to know. I would work with him at any time, no questions asked.”
Shellie S., Criminal Defense Attorney
“If you a charged with a criminal offense you want Carl Ceder in your corner. I strongly endorse this lawyer.”
Benjamin B., Criminal Defense Attorney
“Carl is a great lawyer and friend. I assisted Carl in a felony trial in which he obtained a “not guilty” verdict and have worked with him on appeals. I endorse Carl without reservation.”
Sanjay M., Criminal Defense Attorney
“Carl is smart as a whip, highly driven by a strong desire to help his clients, and most important, has a track record of positive results in his cases. Carl has the expertise to handle even the most sensitive criminal case. What I like best about Carl is that he will selflessly take the time to help a colleague any way he can. I highly recommend Carl Ceder for any criminal matter in North Texas.”
R. Walker, Criminal Defense Attorney