Atty. Richard D. Esper

Atty. Richard D. Esper

Mr. Richard D.

El Paso El Paso 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (915) 229-5077 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard D. Esper at a glance

Richard D. Esper is a criminal defense and appellate attorney based in El Paso, Texas. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Texas (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1978), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Texas-El Paso (B.B.A., 1973). Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard D. Esper is a lawyer practicing criminal, appellate: criminal, criminal defense
  • Richard received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas-El Paso in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Richard practices in El Paso, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. Esper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Esper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Richard D. Esper is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard D. Esper is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in El Paso are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in El Paso or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard D. Esper

Where is Richard D. Esper's law office located?
Richard D. Esper's law practice is located in El Paso, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. Esper handle?
Richard D. Esper focuses on criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Richard D. Esper practiced law?
Richard D. Esper has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Richard D. Esper go to law school?
Richard D. Esper earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Richard D. Esper for a consultation?
You can contact Richard D. Esper directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1977
B.B.A.
University of Texas-El Paso
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.