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Daniel Joseph O'Phelan
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Our motto is hardwork, integrity, and tenacity. We serve our clients with respect and kindness without compromising our upfront approach to legal issues and resolutions. We work in the areas of civil and criminal trials and family law.
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Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Licensed in Hawaii for 23 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2002
Licensed in Alaska for 25 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2000
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (14)
Child Custody (11)
Family (7)
Criminal Defense (4)
Real Estate (4)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
DUI & DWI (2)
Litigation (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Alimony (1)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Business (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Government (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (29)
Advocacy (27)
Professionalism (23)
Practice Area Knowledge (20)
General Knowledge (14)
Recommendation (14)
Character & Conduct (12)
Cost of Services (11)
Responsiveness (10)
Communication Style (8)
Trustworthiness (7)
Compassion (4)
Punctuality (3)
Free Consultations (2)
Staff & Support (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Lindianne | May 19, 2020 | Child Custody
Excellent lawyer and. counselor
I have been helping a father in a difficult ongoing custody case. Dan O'Phelan has been counseling us as we do paperwork for self-representation. He is a great listener, he is polite, he gives to-the-point advice. He always returns calls. He has given us hope.
Daniel O'Phelan
Replied last May 19, 2020It's been years of helping out Brian and I consider it an honor. He is a very solid guy. I thank you kindly for your review. Sincerely, Daniel
Posted by Kaiwiola | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Sound advice, great outcome
My family consulted with and contracted Dan for representation in a custody case. He was helpful in his recommendations and we obtained a favorable ruling. I am happy we chose his legal counsel and we would not hesitate to consult him again the the future.
Daniel O'Phelan
Replied last February 14, 2020This was a long battle but I must say my client in this matter had a very strong and helpful family and that made my job easier.
Posted by Angela | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing attorney
I came to Dan desperate for help. He relieved my worries and helped me through the process unselfishly. His advice was always for the best interest of my children, and he encouraged me to keep carrying on when I felt helpless and wanted to give in. He is an outstanding attorney and and an amazing...
Posted by Norman | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Review for Daniel
Daniel is an excellent attorney/lawyer he represented me when I was going thru family court and was very effective with negotiating terms and defending me as a father. He also represented me on some other trials against the state when he was excellent with working with the prosecuting attorneys to ge...
Posted by Brian | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Responsive & Personable
Dan was prompt in replying and professional. He assisted me in a child custody & visitation case that moved to Hawaii, although I did not. He worked to get the best result I could. I recommend him if you wish to be active in preparing your case, and want an attorney to match.
Daniel O'Phelan
Replied last May 22, 2018Thank you Brian you are an amazing parent and it was an honor to work for you.
Daniel Joseph O'Phelan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dan is attentive and conscientious, which are excellent qualities for an attorney."
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Suspension issued in NY, 2024
updated on 07/25/2024Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Akaska Wilderness League, Internship with Stipend
1986
DeWitt Wallace Scholarship, Readers Digest
1986
Recipient of Most Competitive Studies Abroad Program, University of Cambridge Studies Program
1983
Scholarship, St. Paul Companies Scholarship
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Member, Law Offices of Dan O'Phelan LLC
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Dan Allan and Associates
1998 - 1999
Legal Secretary, State Of Alaska Department Of Law
1996 - 1998
Law Library Assistant, William Mitchell College Of Law
1993 - 1994
Law Clerk, Ramsey County District Court
1984 - 1986
Diversion Counselor, Minneapolis Prosecuting Attorney's Office
1983 - 1984
Law Library Assistant, Law Library Consultants
Associations
2016 - Present
International Criminal Law GroupMember
2010 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
United States District Court HawaiiAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
United States District Court of AlaskaAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2002 - Present
Hawaii Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Alaska Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
New York City Teaching FellowsFellow Accepted in 2012
1984 - 1985
Minnesota Literacy CouncilTeacher of ESL
Sample of Legal Cases
JL v. J.W. Custody
Won custody
D.M v. Wells Fargo, et al
obtained desired outcome
State of Alaska v. R.I.
Suspended Imposition of Sentence
People of New York v. J. H.
Change of plea, with greatly reduced sentenced.
U.S. Army v. R.M.
Plea reduced from possible 37 years to 2 years.
Custody case: K.M.
win
In matter of 2 minor K.A.T. and A.N.T.
Client prevailed and obtained custody.
State v. parents in Matter Re: Minors
Parents maintained custody--a win.
State of Alaska v. V.A, 2016
Dismissal
State of Alaska v W. Ourada, 2003
Acquitted
State of Alaska v. B. Poore, 2015
Suspended imposition of sentence dismissed after 1 year.
State of Alaska v. K.Hecks. 2014
Reduced to 4th degree and suspended imposition of sentence
Cevil Loran Lee. V. David Horowitz, 2007
Fraud proved against defendant L. H.
EJO v. Gerard Lee Loy, Atty. HI Dist. Ct
Attorney lost case, all his counterclaims were dismissed, and he lost his appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
State of Alaska v. B. Mooning 2009
Dismissed prior to trial
State of Alaska v. J.Kelly 2001
Aquittal
A.M. v. T.P 2018
Client obtain desired results.
J.L. v. J.W. Custody
Client prevailed and achieved his goals
State of Alaska v. S.L
Client acquitted.
State of Hawaii v. J.A.
Children reunited with their Mother.
L.G. v. R.G
Quick resolution for a fair price. Client satisfied with outcome.
State of Hawaii v. V. P
Client has no conviction after 1 year.
Felony Assault State of Hawaii v. V.P.
Conviction Set Aside
Education
2017
St John's University
MA Education 1/2 complete
1996
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Macalester College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
New York City Teaching Fellows Speech on Google Privacy Changes
Google's Privacy Changes and Adhesion
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Alaska judgment expired and not renewed can driving privileges be restored?
20 Oct 2018
Q&A
How do I get a set aside conviction from showing up in a state I did some of my probation in?
01 Jul 2018
Q&A
How do I go about getting justice for this business theft ?
26 Dec 2017