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Daniel is licensed to practice in Montana and California. He received double bachelor’s degrees in international economics and communication from UC Davis where he played collegiate soccer and semi-professionally in Brazil. He graduated with honors from law school with specializations in both Criminal Law and Litigation. Daniel was a civilian contractor with the United States Coast Guard Pacific JAG Corps, assisting with criminal prosecutions at courts-martial and advising flag officers on maritime law enforcement policy.
Prior to relocating to Montana in 2016, Daniel worked for two large civil litigation firms in San Francisco and Sacramento, focusing primarily on personal injury and product defects litigation. Daniel has worked as a staff attorney for the State of Montana Office of the Public Defender since 2017 where he practices in all courts in Northwest Montana, representing clients facing serious felony charges. He teaches Criminal Law & Justice courses at Flathead Valley Community College.
Education
- Double Bachelor’s: International Economics & Communication, UC Davis
- Juris Doctor (with Honors): Golden Gate University
Bar Admission
- Montana
- California
Areas of Practice
Daniel practices in all areas of criminal defense, including DUIs, misdemeanors, and serious felonies. He also handles civil litigation matters, estate planning and personal injury.
Professional and Community Activities & Honors
- Northwest Montana Bar Association, Executive Board Member
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Councilman, City of Whitefish Lakeshore Protection Committee
Personal Interests
When he is not in court, Daniel is an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Flathead Community College, and he enjoys skiing, travel, college football, and hiking with his wife and dogs.