David Houston has been a resident of Nevada since 1967. He obtained his legal education at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in May 1978.

In October of 1978, after successfully passing the Bar Exam and being admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada, and all of its courts, both state and federal, David Houston then opened his own law firm in Reno, Nevada. He began a partnership with one other attorney, until 1982, when he subsequently became a sole practitioner again, maintaining his Reno, Nevada, law practice.

In addition to the areas listed, David Houston has been a speaker at various continuing education programs providing legal education for attorneys in the area of Criminal Law.

He received numerous honors while attending law school including Dean`s Honor Roll, Client Counseling, Advocacy Honors Board, National Moot Court Team and the Order of Barristers.