$ 285-450 per hour
About Dan
Biography
Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Appellate Law, I help people faced with legal problems in state or federal trial courts and courts of appeal. Starting out in my legal career, I served as a prosecutor after graduation from Baylor Law School in 1986. I moved into my own practice a couple of years later working on civil matters and on criminal defense work including appeals and other post-conviction remedies. Before becoming a lawyer, I served as a councilman and mayor pro tem for the City of Terrell, my hometown. I still stay active in city government having served on the zoning board of adjustments and now as chair of the Library Advisory Board. I consider it an honor and a serious responsiblity to represent my clients.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Appeals
50%
31 years
Criminal Defense
20%
39 years
Federal Crime
20%
38 years
Expungement
10%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 38 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Dan Wood, Jr. Attorney At Law
4303 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX, 75205
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Posted by Cody | December 11, 2014
Kaufman Criminal Case
Great lawyer ahead of the game continously keeps you updated asks plenty questions and he keeps full control. He is the only lawyer I will use for any case. Thank you Dan Wood
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney!
If your needing a good criminal or family attorney, Dan Wood, Jr. is who you should use. He was upfront with me and honest and gave me the best advice. He was great at returning phone calls and not letting my case fall through the cracks. I would recommend him to my family and all my friends and if a...
Dan Wood Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan is an excellent and dedicated attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and has great results. I have no hesitation in endorsing him."
"I endorse Dan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Wood is an experienced and well respected criminal defense attorney in the Dallas area. He is a passionate advocate for his clients."
"Dan is a well-respected criminal defense attorney in the Dallas legal community. He is not afraid to take on the State's case head on in defense of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Board Certified - Criminal Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2012
Endorsed as qualified to serve as Court of Appeals Justice, Dallas Bar Association Committee for Qualified Judiciary
N/A
Order of Barrister - superior moot court accomplishment, Baylor Law School Order of Barristers
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Lead attorney, Dan Wood, Jr. Attorney at Law
1989 - 1991
Associate, Law Office of Richard D. Davis
1987 - 1989
Assistant District Attorney, Kaufman County District Attorneys Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember, Judiciary Committee
2007 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Kaufman County Bar AssociationPast President, member
1987 - Present
Texas Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Brantley
Not Guilty
Gutierrez v. State
Reverse and Remand
State v. Costilla
Not Guilty
Collier v. State
Judgment reformed and Defendant awarded 211 days of back-time credit
Hunt v. State
Court of Appeals decision reversed, murder case remanded to trial court for fact finding on deliberateness of police conduct
Ex parte Cahvarriaga
Writ relief granted, out-of-time petition allowed
Abney v. State
Drug Conviction reversed, evidence suppressed
State v. Hummel
Granting of defendant's motion to suppress upheld on appeal.
State v. Crecy
Probation revocation reversed by trial court and upheld on appeal
Mendoza v. State
Murder Conviction reversed
Wilson v. State
Reversed and remanded for new trial
Kirkpatrick v. State
Conviction reversed and acquittal rendered
In Re: T.E.D.
Mandamus conditionally issued.
Education
1986
Baylor Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Texas A&M University
Speaking Engagements
2008
News Interview
Felony Indictments, Kirkpatrick v. State
2008
Civic club luncheon
Wrongful conviction through eye-witness misidentification
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can there be a warrant issued four years later for something I wasn't arrested for or even got a ticket for?
15 Sep 2014
Q&A
Request for Oral Argument On Appeal
18 Sep 2013