Daniel Wayne Simons

Daniel Wayne Simons

also known as Dan Simons

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 13 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime

14511 Falling Creek Dr suite 510, Houston, TX

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 6 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2019

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Dan Simons Law Firm

14511 Falling Creek Dr suite 510, Houston, TX, 77014

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Daniel Wayne Simons's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Josh | June 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Case Dismissed

Dan Simons Rocks. He got my DWI dismissed completely. Only a few re sets cause we were waiting on the blood work to come back. He is very professional and I definitely will refer him to anyone who gets a DWI. Well worth the money.....

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Unique, Rare, Bold Professional Criminal Defense Attorney with Integrity.

I relocated from Seattle, WA to Houston, TX for a new job and within the 1st week of relocating was booked & charged with a DWI 1st with a history in another state. As someone who has always believed in having a well-rounded, dynamic attorney, who can adapt to the ever-changing landscape of draconian... judicial enforcement, I did some research and found the Thiessen Law Firm. After speaking with Mark Thiessen about my case, who just happened to be out of town on his Honeymoon, I reviewed other lawyers at the firm and came away extremely impressed with Dan's resume & personal background. In a way, I saw myself in Dan and I could feel and see God's footprints in Dan's life. I knew Dan had been tested in not only his personal life, but professional life and in analyzing his life trajectory path, I personally believed he was a fighter, like me. When the pressure is really on, most people fold. The great ones will themselves forward & find a way to excel; no excuses. So, I scheduled a 15 minute free consultation in person at his office. I could tell he was extremely busy, but he made time for me. Knowing he finished 1st in his law school classes out of over 1,200 people, worked both sides of the aisle prosecuting and now defense, coupled with the fact that he was hired by Mark Thiessen, who is arguably the best Criminal Defense attorney in the state of Texas, quickly I could see he was a straight shooter, likable, confident, a quick thinker, disciplined, genuine, and he cared in his responses. Having met a plethora of attorney's and state senators over the years, I knew Dan had the rare genetic makeup to be great. After the free consultation, I sensed Dan didn't think I would return to hire him. I like to keep people guessing: I personally did Salvage & Marine Firefighting Compliance per 33CFR155Subparts I & J for any non-tank vessel over 400 gross tons to enter American waters in 42 ports for over 5,500 ships, including every cruise ship in America, so I wanted to surprise Dan when I returned to pay him the next day. He was gracious, cordial and upbeat. I had gotten arrested with an WA license, which the officer wrongfully took, so the 1st course of action was getting a TX license, keeping that license (Props Dan) and getting a car interlock installed on my vehicle. It took Harris County 6 months to finally retrieve the facts of my case after multiple court reset dates (No worries: Dan got us in & out fast)(He knows how to work the room: Think Sharon Stone in Casino) & monthly check-ins through Pre-Trial Services: I declined the breathalyzer, only to have blood drawn with a warrant hours later. My BAL came back at .145, just under the .15 cutoff for the DPTI Diversion Program. I personally thought program acceptance was a long shot, but CAST results & DAN behind the scenes, became the difference maker. Simply put: It pays to have a great attorney. I am now in that program and extremely grateful for Dan's persistence, short and long run plans, advice, and I feel honestly like Dan will be a life long friend. It came as no surprise to me to see Dan beat Judge Jay Karahan in a Landslide, who sat on the Harris County Criminal Court of Law No. 8 for over 16+ years. Its great to see what you always thought, knew, and believed to be true unfold before your very eyes. I pick winners. Dan's a winner.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Montgomery dui charge then marijuana in my blood!

Mr. Simons was suggested to me by a close friend of mine, considering it was my first arrest for anything. I was unsure on what to do and he made everything super simple and as smooth as possible. As you know Montgomery is a tough county for dwi and dui cases and he was able to get it dismissed ev...en after finding .66 marijuana during the case which put back so I got nervous but he got it squared away and took care of business! Got my life back and free to enjoy it. I recommend Mr. Simons to anyone was totally worth it in the end. Thanks again!

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Solid Representation

After a DWI charge, I was referred to Dan by a lawyer friend. His communication was clear, making it easier to understand my options. The blood ultimately came back one-hundredth of a point too high for dismissal, which limited our options. We were in a court that makes very few if any accommo...dations, but Dan was able to come up with a great plea bargain. Trial was still an option, but I decided to cut my losses and go with the deal. Had we been in another court, we may have had other options and dismissal more likely. I would highly recommend Dan. He is very thorough, is a good communicator and is a strong advocate.

Posted by Nathan | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional Representation

We hired Dan to represent our son on a DWI charge. Upon the first consultation he gathered the initial information and told us the probable outcome and our choices if we chose to retain his services. We did because he was extremely confident in his abilities. I am very grateful that we did because he... produced the best outcome possible in our sons case. Dismissal! Dan always kept us well informed through the process and was extremely professional. If you are in a pinch, Dan is the man to get the job done! I can confirm you will not be disappointed! Thank you again Dan Simons!

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Daniel Wayne Simons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Debbie Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan is a former prosecutor in one of the toughest, biggest counties in the country, Harris County. He has an excellent work ethic and has an unmatchable way of convincing others to adopt his line of thinking. Anytime I have a difficult criminal matter, I call Dan for his input and wisdom. He is truly a shark in the courtroom. If you need a criminal defense attorney, call Dan. It will be the best decision you ever make."

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Ronald Yeates

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan and I tried a DWI case together and he was above reproach, handled his business, and in the end, we were successful for our client."

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Ralph Manginello

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is a hard-nosed lawyer that knows the law AND how to apply it to his cases. He routinely gets great results on tough cases. I fully endorse Dan Simons."

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Andreea Ionescu

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dan is an amazing attorney. He is very knowledgeable and never afraid to fight for his clients. I highly recommend Dan!"

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Debbie Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2011

Amjur- Criminal Procedure, Cali Awards

2011

Amjur- Securities Regulations,, Cali Awards

2011

Amjur - Juvenile Law, Cali Awards

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Dan Simons Law Firm

2017 - 2018

Criminal Defense Attorney, Thiessen Law Firm

2013 - 2017

Prosecuting Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Dan Simons Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

As a former Prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases!

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Education

2013

University of Houston Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

2011

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Sam Houston State University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

2011

Texas Southern University Law Review Editor

Languages

English

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