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Daniel has been representing clients charged with criminal offenses in Austin TX since 2011 and has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense over the full course of his career. Having received a degree in Chemistry from the University of Chicago prior to attending law school at University of Texas at Austin, Daniel finds that his clients are always in a better position to defend themselves against the ever-increasing use of forensic scientific evidence with a trained scientist representing them. Despite this science background, Daniel is approachable, personable, and a skilled litigator who has the ability and the follow-through to get clients out of the most intractable of situations and to effectively negotiate on their behalf the best possible resolution for their case.
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15 years | 1,000 cases
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Acquired: 2011
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Acquired: 2011
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1106 San Antonio St, Austin, TX, 78701
29 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by LaSondra | August 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Daniel Betts does not care
When I walked in to meet Daniel Betts at our agreed apon date him and his partner Ben were laughing about my case. I overheard it and said nothing. Daniel opened with "I didn't plan to have a full meeting" despite having me inconvenience my day and drive down. Daniel never looked at my evidence b...
Posted by Raymond | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Beat lawyers
The best of the best. I don’t just say that either. They got done exactly what I wanted. Took time of course. But what Ben and Daniel did for me was nothing short of amazing, they complement eachother well in this business! I hope to never have to use a lawyer again! But if I do, this is exactly wh...
Posted by Nicholas | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mind blowing!!
Walking into court I was worried! Then I met these two on my way to sign a guilty plea . They sat me down showing great interest in my case talking me out of signing the plea deal . Instead they wanted to fight my case . Well it wasn’t much of a fight the state folded and dismissed my case . Even aft...
Posted by Chris | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Relief
Blackburn helped me change the conditions of my probation , and got my scram device taken off 3 yrs early ., my other lawyer had screwed me over ..and did all this in less that 24hrs , go to the best ..highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Nuanced and Street-wise
My case was incredibly delicate, nuanced, and unique. For a while, I faced the possibility of deportation, jail time, and a 5-figure fine as a college student. I had already signed a confession and the prosecution was acting on behalf of the state and an individual hard-pressed for vengeance. This me...
"I went to law school with Daniel and have stayed in touch with him since then. I have repeatedly referred very close friends of mine to him over the years, and have always heard back positively about his professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness. I'd refer others to him in a heartbeat, and if I was in a criminal defense jam, he'd be the first person I would call."
"Daniel is a smart attorney. I have referred clients to his law firm. Those clients received great representation and results!"
Personal injury lawyer
2014 - Present
Partner, Blackburn Betts PLLC
2011 - 2014
Associate, Blackburn Vargas
2011 - Present
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
NOT GUILTY
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
Does Driving W/Lic Inv W/Prev Doe Conv/Susp/W/O Fin Res involve jail time?
23 Oct 2018
My husband has 5 years state jail and 12 months TDC which they are running concurrently how long does he have?
19 Oct 2018
Is "possession of firearm by felon" a 3g offense in TDCJ?
20 Jun 2018