About Richard Steven

Richard Steven Patterson is a criminal defense attorney based in Houston, Texas. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1980, with his license number being 15603800. His primary practice areas include criminal law, DUI & DWI, juvenile law, and white-collar crime. Mr. Patterson earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 1979.

Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative and Expository Writing from the University of South Florida in 1974. In addition to his Texas license, Mr. Patterson is also a member of the Florida Bar, having been admitted in 1980. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, focusing on criminal defense and related areas. Mr.

Patterson operates his practice under the name "Don't Let Texas Mess With You™" and is associated with the Harris County District Attorney's Office. His office is located at P.O — Box 270492, Houston, TX 77277-0492. He can be contacted by phone at (713) 384-5794. Throughout his career, Mr. Patterson has handled a variety of cases, including those involving DUI & DWI offenses, juvenile law, and white-collar crime.

His experience in these areas has equipped him to navigate complex legal challenges effectively. Mr. Patterson is a member of the Florida State Bar and the State Bar of Texas. He is known for his commitment to his clients and his dedication to the practice of law.

Education

South Texas College of Law

J.D. (1980) | Law

1976

University of South Florida

B.A. (1974) | English: Creative and Expository Writing

1971

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida
Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal DUI & DWI Juvenile Law White Collar Crime

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeals

Office Locations

Main Office

 P. O. 270492 Houston TX 77277-0492