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Daniel Keith Peugh
About Daniel
Biography
I am a Christian, father, husband, and lawyer. I like what I do and I like helping people, even if they did make a mistake.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
30 years | 10,000 cases
DUI and DWI
15%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Credit Card Fraud
10%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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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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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (65)
Lawsuits & Disputes (33)
DUI & DWI (16)
Juvenile (14)
Expungement (13)
Drug Crime (8)
Domestic Violence (2)
Violent Crime (2)
Wills & Living Wills (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Animal Law (1)
Education (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Family (1)
Immigration (1)
Probate (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (101)
Advocacy (66)
Recommendation (53)
Responsiveness (46)
Professionalism (45)
Communication Style (44)
Practice Area Knowledge (37)
Staff & Support (30)
General Knowledge (28)
Character & Conduct (26)
Cost of Services (21)
Trustworthiness (17)
Compassion (15)
Punctuality (3)
Payment Plans (2)
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 1 star
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Disappointed
My daughter was accused of drug possession but the drugs were not hers. Unfortunately, she was with the person who had the drugs. Mr. Peugh charged us $3500 and said that he could have her record expunged. She worked hard to pay off the extra court fees and fines and did community service only to fin...
Daniel Peugh
Replied last March 02, 2017No one likes getting bad reviews but, I think some good can come out of this one. I feel bad for the lady who wrote this. She is stuck in a problem that comes up with legal representation from time to time. My adult client needed an attorney but, she could not afford to pay for one on her own. She turned to her mother for financial help in hiring me. Mom, being concerned, wanted to pay for the attorney and felt entitled to know everything about everything after that. I am bound by the Attorney-Client Privilege to communicate honestly with my clients and only my clients. I protect my clients’ Attorney-Client Privilege. No exceptions. Therefore, I cannot tell mom everything she wants to know and still be zealously protecting my client’s interests. My client however, can always tell her mother what she wants to know. My client is also free not to tell her mother everything. It became apparent in the course of this representation that mom was not getting accurate information. I cannot and will not compromise the Attorney-Client Privilege to clear that up, not even to defend myself or my actions. You have read the results. Mom is unhappy because she believes a number of things about her daughter’s case that are not true. For potential clients reading this, I would point out the positives. First, this anonymous review was left by an involved parent - not my client. Second, the review correctly points out that my client is eligible for an expunction. She is eligible for an expunction because I worked out a disposition for her case that ultimately got the case dismissed. In addition, the review complains of a lack of communication to a non-client. Please, read below and you will find that Cara and I both get rave reviews for our communication with clients. I would like to clear up one last thing. I do expunctions and every kind of record clearing. I love doing it and I am good at it. I am blessed to have five-star reviews below for my record clearing services. The mom in this case called up attacking my office based on bad information she had received. Not wanting to again be put between her and her daughter, I referred her to other attorneys to help obtain the expunction.
Posted by Joann | July 19, 2011 | DUI & DWI
Worthless
Save your money and if possible stick with a court appointed attorney because this attorney only cares about payment and has one foot out the door once he receives a down payment and a signed contract. My case was a 2nd DWI. I refused to blow and refused blood. The only proof were the field tests th...
Daniel Peugh
Replied last April 27, 2022I understand why this young woman is unhappy. She was a referral from two past clients that had both received exceptional results. I literally pulled two rabbits out of two different hats for the friends of this client that hired me. I informed this client at the time that I could not guarantee the same results for her but, I do not think that she ever changed her thinking. To make the situation more difficult, she fell behind on her payment plan. I was having to send collection notices while simultaneously having to inform her that the police did a pretty good job on their investigation of her. There were no rabbits to be pulled out in her case. However, it was her inability to pay that soured her on me. I have observed that mentality with court-appointed clients when I used to take appointments. When the case against them turns out to be strong and won't go away, their attitudes change. They know they are not paying so, they assume you are not working. It is like a defense mechanism. The review above also questions our communication with our clients and my knowledge of the law. Regarding those things please, read a few more reviews. We get very high praise for our communication and our knowledge of all applicable laws.
Daniel Keith Peugh's Lawyer Endorsements
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"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."
"I endorse lawyer Daniel Peugh. He is skilled, hard working and a respected member of the legal industry."
"I endorse attorney Daniel Peugh. He has earned the respect of his colleagues in the legal industry."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and highly recommended as an asset to this 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."
"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Denton County Bar AssociationMember
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 DirectorsBoard Member
2011 - 2017
Denton County Bail Bond BoardBoard Member
2004 - 2008
Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of DirectorsBoard 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.
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My son was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehical when he was 16. But he never went to court.
08 Apr 2017
Q&A
Will i be facing jail time for a first time offender/felony
30 Mar 2017
Q&A
Will Texas extradite a person on felony parole who fled to California.
03 Apr 2017