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 Naomi | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

Mr. Simons was a very helpful lawyer throughout the whole case helping me with my fort bend case being a felony with priors and was able to reduce my charge to a misdemeanor which everyone from fort bend knows that is usually impossible to do. He kept going back and forth with resets until we believe...d we got the best deal. I would recommend him to anyone and guaranteed nothing but the best possible outcome. Mr. simons was also very informative with explaining everything to me so I had no doubts as to what was going on. Very attentive with a very busy schedule I knew if I called and left a message he would get back to me promptly as well. I would recommend him to anyone

Posted by Chris | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Need a out of phone book lawyer with experience? Dan is the man.

I found dan through avvo for my DWI case. I admit I was scared at first, but dan is willing to work with you if you need to do payments for him to represent you, very knowledge able and straight to the point. Before he came a lawyer, he was a district attorney for Harris County and that was a... lot of help since he knows the clerks, judges and da’s in the court room and will work to get you the best plea bargain you can get. I had 2 open court cases one for a felony and other for a dwi and he was able to get my felony dropped and get my dwi case to 1 year probation which is not bad cause my situation could of been a lot worse than it was originally.

Posted by Ben | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Superb DWI Attorney

If you are charged with a DWI, then it’s in your best interest to call Dan Simons immediately. After a year of dealing with another attorney whose neglect caused my case to be set for trial without any plea negotiation, I was literally in crisis mode. A friend suggest I contact Dan Simons-- and af...ter a quick phone call, I had an office visit the same day. Dan interviewed me about the situation, and asked me what I was hoping for in its resolution. He was attentive, balanced and realistic. At the end of the meeting, I told him that there was only one more court date before a trial being set, and that there was no room for resetting the case since the previous attorney had reset so many times that the DA was sick of the situation, since the case against me was strong. After our initial visit, Dan told me that he couldn’t guarantee anything, but would do his square best to get the best plea negotiation possible. Dan immediately contacted the previous attorney and got copies of all my documents and legal paperwork. My faith in Dan was well-placed. Do your best to help Dan build your case: get treatment and remain engaged if your need it, and follow all directives Dan gives. Don’t expect him to ‘spoon-feed’ you or coddle you; but if you do your own best to authentically get well, Dan will communicate that to the court. At the next and final court date before setting a trial date and after some rather tense negotiations, Dan was able to secure the plea bargain that my previous attorney was either unable or unwilling to work for! If your freedom, family and career are at risk, you would do well to put your trust in Dan Simons’ legal hands. His combination of rapport with DAs/Judges and negotiation skills are second to none. Dan was able to negotiate a reduction of a Felony DWI charge to a Misdemeanor-- which was the best possible outcome I could have hoped for! Every case being different, I don't want to lead anyone to think that they can 'instantly' get similar results, but Dan was able to come in at the very last moment and convert the situation in a way that will give me the opportunity to have a better quality of life. Every penny paid was an investment in my life and future, and I have absolutely no hesitation to give my highest recommendation of Dan Simons to anyone who may find themselves in a similar predicament. He is the DWI attorney that will walk with you during the toughest of times, and do the tough work to help you get the best possible outcome.

Posted by Daniel | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Look no further, Dan is the defense attorney you can count on!

I was charged with possession and mentally preparing for the worst as I had a short time to speak with a few lawyers and make my decision on council. I reached out to Dan at Thiessen Law Firm on a personal reference. Dan gave me the confidence I was lacking by reviewing my case, discussing the option...s, then laying down a game plan. He had been a prosecutor in the court room I was assigned, knew the Judge personally, and even trained the DA that were present there giving him an advantage in negotiation. Dan got my charge lowered and I was put on a deferred sentence keeping me free and employed. He was even able to top himself by getting my deferred timeline reduced by a year! He kept the trial process short, and delivered the results he was highly confident in. I would strongly recommend Dan for his experience, prestige, and genuine care for his clients.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr. Simons was Magical

At 36 years old, I went out and had about the worst night of my life. After wrecking my car and registering a .289 BAC, I lost hope and figured this was an incident from which I would never recover. I have two young children I thought would probably be facing a considerable amount of time without the...ir mother. Dan took my case over late in the game, but from the moment he did, I felt informed and reassured. In my best interest, he expressed that he wanted to resolve the case quickly. The lingering DWI charge had wreaked havoc on my family for almost four months. In a very short time, I realized what a blessing it was to have Dan represent me, my needs and those of my family. Coming from the side of the prosecution, he is well-versed in their practices and procedures. All of the technical aspects considered, there is no better feeling then your lawyer walking in and being able to call every professional in the courtroom by their first name! I'm not sure how he did it, but managed to have my sentence drastically reduced, my misdemeanor class lowered and had all my court costs lifted. It didn't take a genius to take one look at my case and know that I was in serious trouble and facing steep reprocussions. It took Dan Simons and his intricate knowledge of the prosecution to negotiate the best deal in my favor. My family and I are so grateful for his representation and attention. I recommend his services without hesitation. I'm still in awe over him, his skill and can't figure out how he did it!

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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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