Daniel Keith Peugh

Daniel Keith Peugh

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denton, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime ... +4 more

721 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

I am a former Chief Prosecutor for The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office. I handle; drug and marijuana cases, Theft, Fraud and Forgery cases, DWI, Assault, Juvenile matters and record clearing.

30 years | 10,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 15%

I am a former Chief Prosecutor for The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office. I have close working relationships with prosecutors and judges. I have 19 years of experience fighting DWI cases.

30 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Drug Crime 15%

I am a former Chief Prosecutor for The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office. I handle; drug and marijuana cases, Theft, Fraud and Forgery cases, DWI, Assault, Juvenile matters and record clearing.

15%
Credit Card Fraud 10%

I am a former Chief Prosecutor for The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office. I handle Credit Card Abuse cases as well as all forms of theft , fraud and forgery.

28 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Expungement 10%

One of the best things about my job is helping people get their criminal records cleared. I have been actively clearing criminal records since I became a Defense Attorney in 2002 and I have experience with Expunctions, Non-Disclosures, Sealings & Pardons.

25 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

I am the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor for The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office. I have close working relationships with Juvenile Probation Officers and Juvenile Court Personnel. I have successfully led my clients through cases as simple as truancy and as complicated as capital murder. I can help your child get his or her best result.

28 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Violent Crime 10%

I am a former Chief Prosecutor for The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office. I have worked in the DA's Family Violence Unit. I have close working relationships with prosecutors and judges.

1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Peugh Law Firm

721 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX, 76201

Peugh Law Firm

721 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX, 76201

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Daniel Keith Peugh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

155 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Domestic Violence

Posted by Danny | September 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Texas!

I used Dan to help me fight a bogus domestic abuse with family violence charge. Both he and Cora were awesome to work with and kept me up to date though the entire process. They are an awesome team! Thanks to Dan my charges were dropped and all I had to do was show up to court one time and wait whi...le Dan worked his magic! I would highly recommend Dan and Cora to anyone who has any type of criminal charges filed against them, they definitely put me at ease! Danny Morgan

Posted by David | November 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Simply the best...

In 2015, I had found myself arrested and charged with three third degree felony charges for alleged domestic violence. This was a very horrific and scary time in my life as I had never been arrested or had any convictions ever. The consequences of being convicted for these types of crimes are life cr...ippling. I knew that I had to seek a strong and experienced attorney for this matter. I shopped around not really knowing who to hire. By the grace of God, I met with Daniel Peugh of the Peugh Law Firm. In my attorney shopping, Dan's name continued to come up from his peers regarded as the very best. When I met with Dan, I found him to be confident, experienced and well versed and connected in the Denton County court system. Dan listened and provided all the options and scenarios to help me understand what to expect and then created a strategy that evolved based on the dynamics of the case. After reviewing all my options, I made the decision to go "trial by jury" as I knew that I was not guilty and was not willing to settle for a plea bargain with the state. There was much risk associated with this decision as you are essentially putting your life's fate into 6 people with drivers licences. My trial did not occur until approximately 9 Months following the arrest. In the interim, Dan was able to get the three 3rd degree charges reduced to misdemeanor A's which although not as severe as 3rd degree felony charges, they are still very serious. When the trial finally arrived, I was blown away with Dan's command, confidence and experience in the court room -from strategically selecting the jury to his ability to minimize the DA's false arguments, evidence and accusations. The end result, after 9 long months leading up to the trial and two intense days in the court room, the jury found me, "Not Guilty" on all charges and I was completely acquitted. Dan Peugh is a true professional. His strong presence, skill and expertise, brought out the real truth in a way that the jury could understand and make a very important and right decision and I got my life back. I would very strongly recommend Dan Peugh and the Peugh Law Firm for anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation - A highly political legal system that unfortunately does not seem to care if you are innocent. They are only interested in guilty convictions with no regard to how a person's life and family can be unjustly ruined. Thank you Dan. My family and I are forever grateful for your services.

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Daniel Keith Peugh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Knapp

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Definitely on the path to greatness."

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Robert Cohen

Expungement lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his craft."

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Mark Murad

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the best lawyers!"

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Suzanne Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is an enthusiastic and professional advocate for his clients. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Colin McCallin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in his field."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Efrain Sain

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dan for some years now in the Denton legal community. He is very knowledgeable and is a strong advocate for his clients. I endorse Dan as a fine attorney."

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Michael Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse lawyer Daniel Peugh. He is skilled, hard working and a respected member of the legal industry."

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Dmitry Gorin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Daniel Peugh. He has earned the respect of his colleagues in the legal industry."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and highly recommended as an asset to this community."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Peugh is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brian Cartwright

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dan for years and he has an excellent reputation in Denton County as a criminal defense lawyer."

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Richard Alagood

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is not only an extremely knowledgeable and competent defense attorney, he is diligent, hard working, and pragmatic in addressing his client's legal issues. Dan will go that extra mile to ensure that his client get's the best representation possible."

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Alan Wheeler

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

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"Dan is a great attorney. I fully endorse him and know that by having Dan in your corner you are already ahead of the game. Dan has the skill and knowledge to effectively represent you in ANY matter. Dan is someone that you can trust will put his clients first."

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Gilland Chenault

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I go to the Court house - Daniel Peugh is always there. Everyone knows Daniel and they know him to be an attorney who zealously represents his clients and who has a complete and deep understanding of criminal defense law."

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Gina Hill

Unknown lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I can sincerely endorse Dan Peugh as a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. He is experienced and stays current with the changes in the law. He fights hard for his clients."

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Kyle Knapp

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Judd Nemiro

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Robert Cohen

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Mark Murad

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Suzanne Stevens

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Colin McCallin

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Joseph Torri

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Efrain Sain

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Michael Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dmitry Gorin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Simon Kabzan

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Richard Rosenstein

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Michael Waddington

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2008

President's Award of Merit, Texas Young Lawyers Association

2000

Points Leader, Denton County D.A.'s Trial Skills

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, The Peugh Law Firm

2002 - 2009

Founding Partner, Tackett & Peugh, LP

1999 - 2002

Chief Misdemeanor and Juvenile Prosecutor, Denton County Criminal District Attorneys Office

1997 - 1998

Prosecutor, Champaign County State's Attorneys Office

Associations

2002 - Present

National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Denton County Bar Association

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2016

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors

Board Member

2011 - 2017

Denton County Bail Bond Board

Board Member

2004 - 2008

Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. Clint M., CR-2017-06263-B

Motion to Suppress granted, case dismissed. The initial detention of my client was illegal. All evidence collected after the detention was suppressed. That left no evidence to use against my client.

State of Texas vs. Chilton Brown

A felony charge was declined for prosecution.

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Education

1998

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of North Texas, Denton, TX

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Braves T-Ball Club Team Practice Baseball Fundementals

Publications

2006

Texas Bar Journal Get My Baby Out of Jail!

1997

Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Outcry Hearsay Exception

Languages

English

Activity

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