Carl David Ceder is recognized as one of the premier criminal defense attorneys in Texas

Carl David Ceder, Attorney at Law, has been selected and recognized for the second consecutive year as a 2015 Texas Rising Star Attorney in the field of "Criminal Defense" by the Texas Monthly Magazine. This achievement is only given and awarded to 2.5% of all attorneys, and is distinction only bestowed to those who undergo a rigorous selection process. All attorneys first go through the Super Lawyers Rising Star selection process, provided they are first eligible to do so. They first have to be nominated by a high-ranking Super Lawyer peer, then it is based on previous and past work and success, peer review from colleagues, and achievement in the courtroom based on ethical standards, high accolades bestowed upon through hard work and excellence, and relentless determination to constantly achieve and strive to always commit to accomplish as much as possible within their chosen career field.

Carl David Ceder has also been selected and recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, is a selection process among trial attorneys throughout the nation, with the final result of the selection process being a credible and comprehensive list of the young lawyers chosen to represent their respective state. The selection for this exclusive list is limited to only 40 attorneys per state who have extensive experience in criminal defense law.

Carl David Ceder has also been selected and recognized in membership in the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. Inclusion into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, is an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in their respective field. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications among criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.

Carl David Ceder has also been invited as a member into Specialty Association by the National Trial Lawyers into the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association. Membership is open only to those who have been recognized as among the strongest and most effective litigators in the country.

The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization comprised of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional qualifications in field of practice and specialty areas of law, specifically criminal defense or civil plaintiff law. The National Trial Lawyers provides accreditation to these distinguished attorneys, and also aims to provide essential legal news, up to date changes in legislation, and education to litigation attorneys across the United States.

Carl David Ceder is also a member of the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA). This organization recognizes the "10 Best" Attorneys for the State of Texas (as each State each has their own "10 Best" chosen). The "AIOCLA" is an impartial third-party attorney rating service recognizing excellence of fellow practitioners in the field of their chosen area of practicing law. To obtain this achievement, an attorney must be process through a rigorous selection committee process which factor in the following: 1) Nomination via the board, client, and/or fellow Attorney; 2) Must have an impeccable client rating with no complaints or issues of any kind; 3) Must not have faced or been subject to any attorney grievance committee discipline; 4 Must be a member in good standing of their state bar; 5) Must have excellent client/peer reviews; 6) Possess advanced degrees; 7) Awards received; 8) Professional associations and their activity in such associations; 9) Publications in their field; 10) Speaking engagements in their respective field.

Carl David Ceder, has also been named a "Founding Member" of the newly formed national organization "Driving Under The Influence Defense Lawyers Association" (DUIDLA). DUIDLA has a mission statement which articulates that it is dedicated to: protecting and ensuring by rule of law those individual rights guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions in DUI-related cases; to resist the constant efforts which are being made to curtail these rights; to encourage cooperation between lawyers engaged in the furtherance of these objectives through educational programs and other assistance; to serve as the first and last line of defense of the constitution; to assist attorneys and public defenders in obtaining advanced training in DUI-related areas through our education scholarship grants.

About Carl David Ceder

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. For more details visit http://www.carlcederlaw.com/

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Carl Ceder Earns Recognition from American Registry

Leading Texas trial lawyer Carl David Ceder has been recognized as one of North America's Top Attorney by American Registry. It was the popular news show "Recognizing Excellence" that aired the news of his hard-earned recognition.

Among the 1 million+ practicing lawyers in North America, only a very little percentage is publicly noted for excellence, of which just a handful is hailed with the honor of being top attorneys of the continent. A seasoned name across the North American legal scene, Mr. Ceder is one of those rare few to achieve this prestigious recognition for excellence.

Driven by the passion of being a successful trial lawyer since childhood, Carl Ceder achieved his law degree from University of Houston Law Center where he excelled in several advocacy-related activities. Presently he operates all across Texas under his own Plano based firm, The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder, PLLC. He graduated from his law school within 2 years & earned Juris Doctorate recognition in 2007.

"Carl Ceder Attorney is a very aggressive lawyer with an intense passion for protection of rights & winning trials. He holds the rare record of never putting any of his clients in jail given his strict focus on expert defense. The seasoned attorney holds a super successful trial record & is equipped with every needed resource to ensure a strong representation at the court," stated one of the spokesmen from Carl's office.

Carl covers a comprehensive practice area including criminal defense, personal injury, drug charges, DUI, assault charges, sex crimes, white collar charges & family law.

"Whilst all cases can't be won yet I approach each of my case with right winning attitude. I am committed to support my clients with an excellent service and hence make sure to take all preparations as well as updated legal training or certifications. I assure you a dedicated, personalized attention and smooth communication throughout the case," remarked lawyer Carl Ceder.

About Carl David Ceder

Carl David Ceder is one of the highly recognized lawyers in North America who looks after several aspects of criminal charges & family law, all across Texas. For more, visit http://www.thedfwdefender.com

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Keep Communication Open, Advices Carl Ceder to Young Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers

Communication is an essential factor to help young lawyers instill confidence about them and their work among clients. This and a few other qualities such as honesty and discipline are essential for a young lawyer to inculcate in themselves, says Carl Ceder in an article he has co-authored with his fellow lawyers at the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Clients should be notified of any update or changes to a particular fact or situation. Similarly, correspondence from the opposing counsel should also be informed, besides sending a CC of all relevant mails to them.

"Facts particular to a legal situation should be explained honestly to the client. As lawyers, we should never ever guarantee an outcome without evaluating the facts," says lawyer Carl Ceder. He is a leading Texas based criminal defense lawyer specializing in personal injury, DWI and DUI. Clients prefer an honest assessment of their case. Not being open about the case may create disconnect between the client and his/her lawyer and could even lead to negative results.

He also advises them to be careful whilst choosing clients. "You do not have to agree to represent every client who walks through your door. Irrespective of your efforts and the outcome, some people are never pleased. Such individuals may even end up doing more harm than good to your reputation and should be avoided," he says.

About Carl David Ceder:

Attorney Carl Ceder is a criminal defense lawyer practicing in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin areas. His areas of practice include, but are not limited to, criminal defense, personal injury, DWI/DUI, drug charges, assault charges, sex offences and white collar crimes. Carl Ceder is certified to Administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and is a Certified Technician in the Intoxilyzer 5000. These certifications help to examine the flaws in conducting DWI/DUI tests and help clients prove their innocence. To know more, visit, http://www.carlcederlaw.com/

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Criminal Defense Attorney Carl Ceder chosen as a 2014 Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly

The 2014 Rising Stars awarded each year by the Texas Monthly Magazine has been announced for each category of law practiced by individuals who were previously nominated. After a rigorous selection process, the 2014 results finally came out in April 2014.


After being nominated previously this year as a possible candidate for the selection process, it has now been officially announced that Carl David Ceder has been recognized as a 2014 Texas Rising Star Attorney, in the legal practice area of Criminal Defense, by the Texas Monthly Magazine. This accolade is achieved through a vigorous selection process, including prior success, client reviews, and peer endorsements.

Carl also received a perfect "Superb" 10.0 rating on AVVO for the 4^th consecutive year in a row. Carl is also a member of The College of the State Bar of Texas, which includes only attorneys who have obtained countless hours of training and education by attending various seminars and research. Members here are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. The College recognizes Texas lawyers who attend at least double the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) required by the State Bar of Texas, amongst other requirements and distinctions they have been recognized as achieving in their legal practice area.

Seasoned in every aspect of criminal defense, Carl has practiced in a wide variety of counties across the State of Texas, with a strong successful track record of results. His educational background includes receiving his Juris Doctorate from The University of Houston Law Center, and he also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the Red McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Carl hit the ground running immediately after obtaining his license to practice, and tried his first felony jury trial just months out of law school as the lead chair and achieved a favorable result.

The Texas Rising Star award is an exclusive achievement bestowed upon only a meager 2.5 percent of all attorneys. The final awardees with this rare distinction have to pass through a tough selection procedure commencing with Super Lawyers Rising Star selection procedure. This procedure is further preceded by certain eligibility criteria. The Super Lawyer Rising Star selection is a system where awarded to attorneys who have been nominated by previous Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by the Texas Monthly Magazine. "We are really thrilled to announce that Mr. Carl David Ceder has been recently recognized with the prestigious honor of being a 2014 Texas Rising Star of the Texas Monthly Magazine after being nominated by previous colleagues and following our intensive screening selection process. This very esteemed award of being a 2014 rising star serves to prove that Mr. Ceder has a very bright future ahead in his career, and has a rare ability to achieve success for his clients in the courtroom," said a spokesman for Mr. Ceder's Law Firm.

Mr. Carl David Ceder should be pleased after having achieved this very selective achievement, and is now a member of a very exclusive club of other Texas criminal defense attorneys. A spokesman for Mr. Carl David Ceder's Law Firm, The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder, indicated they are "honored at any achievement gained, and vow to continue to devote the hardest work for client success in the future."

About Carl David Ceder

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. Carl Ceder, and his staff, has the ability to serve any county in the State of Texas. For more details, visit http://thedallasdefender.com/

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Carl David Ceder Manages Successful DWI Dismissal in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

The XX Court (relevant court) dismissed a driving with intoxication charge against a Dallas- Fort Worth man last month. This was after intense effort on the part of DWI defense attorney Carl. D. Ceder.

"We managed to get a DWI charge dismissed against a Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex area person on February, this year. This was after a long process and the results of sustained effort on our part. Also, the officer in question was fired from the Police Department where he worked for reasons that included behavior that was detrimental to the department as a whole," explains Carl Ceder, the attorney who managed the case.

Mr. Ceder is certified to carry out standard tests that determine if the driver is driving with intoxication. "An understanding of these tests and their procedure helps to point out the fault in their administration to the jury while at trial. These certifications have helped a lot in managing numerous acquittals and dismissals in almost types of charges of DWI," says a spokesperson for Mr. Ceder. The NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Intoxilyzer 5000, the HGN tests, Breath and Blood DWI (BAC) testing, etc. are some of the tests for which he is certified.

When charged under DWI, it is very important to choose an attorney specializing in intoxicated related offences and with special focus on DWI and DUI. "Sometimes, who represents you matters a lot in sending a message about your character to the prosecutors," adds the spokesperson.

About Carl David Ceder:

Carl D Ceder is a criminal defense attorney specializing in all intoxication related offences with special focus on DWI and DUI cases. He has not just received training on the standard tests undertaken to prove DUI/DWI but has also conducted DWI/DUI jury trials in over 10 counties in the State of Texas and has obtained both acquittals and dismissals even in cases where Breath and Blood Tests have been taken.

To know more, visit, http://www.thedfwdefender.com/

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What To Do When Wrongly Accused of DUI Charges? DUI/DWI Expert Attorney Carl Cedar Answers

The penalty under DUI or DWI charges can be severe in Dallas. This isn't wrong per se considering the fact that Dallas has continuously led the nation in drunk driving deaths. But overzealousness on the part of the law enforcing officer can also lead to wrong arrests.

Nothing can be more frustrating than being wrong accused of driving under influence or driving while intoxicated. The defendant is not only fighting against a general bias that all DIU/DIW accused are guilty, but there's a lot at stake. To begin with, the accused faces a probability of jail time or penalty. There's also the threat of losing driving privileges or expecting a drastic increase in automobile premiums and even life insurance.

"Unfortunately, not many know that even the worst case of DUI/DWI can be won at trial. In fact, even the reason behind stopping the vehicle and the reliability of the tests can be challenged," says Dallas based DWI defense attorney Carl. D. Cedar.

"When the police asks you to stop the car for investigation, make sure that;

a) You are polite: A confrontational attitude towards the cops only leads to a further bias against you.

b) Remain silent: The police are probably videotaping you and every spoken word can be used as evidence against you.

c) Refuse all tests including the sobriety test: You are within your rights to refuse all tests including the sobriety, breath and HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nygstagmus) tests. You are likely to be arrested even after undertaking the tests, thanks to the subjective opinion of the investigating officer.

d) Refuse blood test as well: There's a high possibility of inaccuracy during a blood test. Therefore, never volunteer for a blood test.

If the investigation officer has sufficient reason to believe that you are driving whilst intoxicated or under the influence, he will arrest you even if you have taken the tests. But when you avoid tests, your case can be successfully attacked during trial. The attorney can also help you sue against false arrest and get your arrest record removed," adds Carl Cedar.

About Carl Cedar:

Carl David Cedar is a Federal and State criminal defense attorney. He focuses his practice on DUI and DWI arrests besides domestic violence cases, drug charges, theft etc. Carl is certified to carry out several tests including the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety, HGA, Drug Evaluation and Classification tests etc. and is hence aware of all the procedural formalities required whilst carrying them out. He can attack cases from every angle, right from the reasons for the traffic stop to the procedural faults whilst taking tests.

To know more, visit, http://www.carlcederlaw.com

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