Dan Frank Koukol

Dan fights hard for his clients and treats them as he would want to be treated. I relied on him and trusted him completely on every aspect of our case for legal advice. He is a fantastic resource and was always available for us in a moments notice. Having someone like Dan who has the knowledge and ex...perience to navigate through the legal system was been invaluable to us and we will refer him to anyone that is in need. Thank you Dan for all of your hard work. You have been gifted with an ability to treat people respect and dignity… you are extraordinary.

If you’re reading this, there’s little doubt that we have something if not everything in common: you don’t have the convenience of an attorney friend or referral, you’re either a first-time offender or in bigger trouble this time than the last, but most of all, you’re nervous, anxious, and maybe even... flat-out panicked at what a (perhaps minor) lapse in judgment may have done to your life—sound close? Well, take a breath. Dan can help—I’m absolutely certain. As a Ph.D. student I make my living conducting research, analyses and constructing intricately conceived theses; I’m methodical, obsessively calculating and thorough to a fault. I say this not to be boastful, but to make clear that in looking for an attorney, nothing passed unchecked; I researched nearly forty candidates before making a decision. That said, after two interactions with Dan I was sold. His approach was the same as mine: methodically attack from all sides, employ/deploy all resources, wage war on the ‘problem’ (the charges) from every conceivable front—period. During our second phone-call he demonstrated an astoundingly comprehensive knowledge of the law, and calmly articulated a plan to approach the D.A.—utilizing well-established relationships and in-roads—with an arsenal in my favor well before the case ever went before a judge. And it worked. One conversation with Dan and the D.A reduced my two felony counts to one misdemeanor—I was blown away (and maybe you’ve guessed by now I’m not blown-away easily). Further, he’s been honest, clear, asked a fair price—no ‘auxiliary’ charges materialized along the way—receptive, patient and above all, EFFECTIVE. Like you, I screwed up—there’s no question about it. In the end though, Dan made certain that screw-up didn’t derail my life. I could have very easily gone to prison for my offenses. Yet, as it stands now I have to take a class twice a week—it’s nothing short of remarkable. If this seems overly laudatory, if I seem like I’m overstating, if you’re suspicious that I’m his cousin, friend, or colleague trying to make him appear to be a miracle worker, I emphatically assure you I’m not. This guy basically saved my life, and I owed him this testimonial. Generally, I still subscribe to the stereotypes we’ve all heard about lawyers—Dan simply constitutes an exception.

I am a private investigator and have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Attorney Dan Koukol for over 4 years. I have also worked with several other defense attorneys for several years. When my adult son found himself facing complicated DUI charges, I called upon Dan for his professional h...elp and advice. During this very stressful situation, Dan was compassionate and immediately assessed the case, evaluated the options and developed a plan. I was relieved and confident my son was in competent hands. Dan was successful in resolving the case with the best possible outcome given the circumstances. Dan’s legal experience avoided a potential long term sentence. Throughout my professional relationship with Dan, I have observed him to hold himself at the highest ethical standards. Dan’s honesty and integrity have enhanced his ability to successfully negotiate with the District Attorney’s office on behalf of his clients. Dan’s proactive approach coupled with his legal knowledge and exceptional negotiation skills have enabled him to achieve positive results for his clients. Dan has an excellent record of adverting the filing of criminal charges after an arrest, obtaining an early dismissal of charges or the reduction of the severity of the charges. I would strongly and sincerely recommend Dan as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the area. Dan will always be informative, straight forward and honest while maintaining the client’s best interest as the foremost concern to achieve the best possible result.