Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar DUI / DWI Defense
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Dan Cron
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Dan Cron has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 31 consecutive years in every criminal defense category.
With over four decades of legal experience, Dan has established himself as a top criminal defense attorney in New Mexico. Known for his unwavering resolve and meticulous attention to detail, he has built a legacy of trust and respect by successfully handling some of the state’s most challenging cases. Dan’s deep commitment to constitutional rights includes systemic reform, a passion demonstrated early in his career through his work on the 1980 New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot investigation which helped shape lasting changes in the corrections system. The riot is still being studied by historians and criminologists and has inspired numerous documentaries and books which explore the conditions that lead to the uprising.
Overview
- University of Toledo, J.D., graduated 1982
- University of Toledo, J.D., graduated 1982
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Criminal Defense: General Practice, Santa Fe (2023)
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Santa Fe (2019)
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Santa Fe (2017)
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Santa Fe (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
Special Focus:
- DWI Defense
- Federal
- Juvenile Criminal Defense
- Patriot Act
- Securities Fraud
- Sex Abuse
- State
- State and Federal
- Tax
- Tax-Evasion Defense
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- Violent and Nonviolent Crimes
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