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David Hueston: Experienced Criminal Defense and Trade Secrets Attorney in Newport Beach, California
David Hueston is a highly respected attorney specializing in criminal defense and trade secrets litigation. With over two decades of experience, David has represented clients in numerous high-stakes legal matters, earning him a reputation as one of the top litigators in Southern California.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations
- Litigation - Securities
- Commercial Litigation
- Trade Secrets Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
Awards & Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Orange County (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Orange County (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Orange County (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Orange County (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2016)
Education & Credentials
- B.A., Yale University (2000)
- J.D., Dartmouth College (2004)
- Admitted to the California Bar (2006)
Firms
- Hueston Hennigan LLP, Newport Beach, California (Current Firm)
Affiliations
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, California State Bar Association
- Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Languages
David Hueston is proficient in English.
Recognized Since
Since 2009, David has been recognized as one of Best Attorney USA for his expertise in criminal defense and trade secrets litigation.
David's approach to cases is grounded in thorough investigation, strategic planning, and relentless advocacy. He understands that every client’s situation is unique and tailors his legal strategy accordingly.
Professional Philosophy
David believes that effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful representation. He ensures that clients are fully informed at all times and actively engages with them to build a deep understanding of their objectives and goals.
David has achieved remarkable success in his practice, successfully representing numerous clients who found themselves in precarious legal positions. His commitment to excellence and dedication to each client have earned him a stellar reputation in the field of criminal defense and trade secrets litigation.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Orange County (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2024)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Orange County (2024)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Orange County (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Orange County (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Orange County (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2016)
- Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Recognized: Litigation - Securities
- Recognized: Trade Secrets Law
- The American Lawyer magazine has recognized Mr. Hueston as one of the nation's Top 50 Young Litigators. As a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Mr. Hueston is among less than 1% of active lawyers who have "mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked with the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality." Chambers & Partners recognizes Mr. Hueston as a "Leader in his Field" in both litigation and white-collar crime and government investigations. Benchmark Litigation and the National Trial Lawyers have cited him as a national "Top 100 Trial Lawyer"; Benchmark has annually recognized Mr. Hueston as a National Litigation Star. Lawdragon Magazine has repeatedly recognized Mr. Hueston as one of "The 500 Leading Lawyers in America." Best Lawyers in America has named Mr. Hueston a "Lawyer of the Year" and has recognized him annually since 2009. The Daily Journal has repeatedly named him as one of California’s 100 most influential lawyers; Superlawyers has named him a top 3 attorney in southern California. Mr. Hueston is a recipient of the Anti-Defamation League's Marcus Kaufman Jurisprudence Award.