The Hill Country's ONLY 2025 Texas Super Lawyer
Danford Law Firm provides award-winning DWI & Criminal Defense representation in Fredericksburg, TX. Our talented team has handled and won virtually every kind of criminal case. With a deep knowledge of local courts and custom strategies that deliver results, we fight for the second chance our clients need to move forward. If you've been arrested in Fredericksburg, TX, contact us today. Let us fight for you.
The Danford Law Firm, PLLC - Fredericksburg, TX
(830) 257-4045
The Danford Law Firm, PLLC - Fredericksburg, TX
Local Firm Led By a Former Prosecutor, Law Enforcement Agency Director, & City Judge
Ranked #1 in The Hill Country
We've won more DWI and criminal cases in Fredericksburg, TX than any other law firm. Period.
At Danford Law Firm, we focus on DWI & Criminal Defense, backed by lead attorney Harold J. Danford's extensive experience across the legal spectrum.
Harold began his career as a local prosecutor and rose to become the Statewide Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety's DWI/ALR program. At Texas DPS, he oversaw dozens of lawyers across the state and he is the only former director who now defends those charged with drinking and driving.
As a former prosecutor and city judge, Harold has extensive experience handling all kinds of criminal cases and he has won drug, theft, assault, and even murder cases. Over the course of his career, he has successfully handled thousands of cases, represented hundreds of clients at trial, and won numerous cases on appeal.
Harold has won the highest awards in the legal profession for DWI & Criminal Defense. He is the only attorney in the region to be named a 2025 Texas Super Lawyer and to be included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. He is ranked a "Top Attorney" by Avvo and rated 10/10 by Justia. He is certified as "Lead Counsel" by Thomson Reuters and peer-rated "Distinguished" for high professional achievement by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a former board member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and won The Presidential Award in 2013.
The greater legal community regularly taps his knowledge and experience and he has taught tactics and strategies to other lawyers at several seminars. He now leads a team of some of the sharpest minds in the criminal defense profession.
The Danford Difference
We Know How to Win
With almost 50 years of combined experience and more than 400 jury trials under our belts, we are the most experienced firm in the area. Our firm also includes the only ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist in the area, with specialized knowledge to fight DWI & Drug Crimes, and a former probation officer with inside knowledge of the local criminal justice system. Don't put your future in the hands of an inexperienced public defender or an out-of-town lawyer with no experience in local courts. Let us put our experience to work for you.
We Offer Personalized Attention
Each case and each client is different. We take the time to get to know you and investigate the charges against you. Unlike most firms, we carefully limit the number of cases we accept in order to give each client our full attention. We put you and your well-being at the top of our agenda and fight for your rights and your future. We're proud of our A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our superior performance, trustworthiness, and high customer satisfaction.
We’ll Take Your Case to Court
Sometimes it's necessary to take a case to trial to get the outcome you deserve. We have tried hundreds of cases and our attorneys thrive in trial. Other attorneys may shy away from a challenge, but not us. We stand by our record of success in cases of all types and levels of complexity.
State v. T.M - case won at trial
Our client was charged with DWI 1st Offense. She had a clean record and completely maintained her innocence, but the prosecutors refused to dismiss the case. We took it to trial and the jury found her Not Guilty.
State v. J.N. - case DISMISSED
Our client was charged with DWI 3rd or More. We filed a motion to suppress, arguing the police could not identify her as the driver. The judge agreed and dismissed the case. The state appealed but we won the appeal as well.
State v. J.R. - case won at trial
Our client was charged with Assault. He said he acted in self-defense and we believed him. We took the case to trial and he was found Not Guilty.
Ex Parte RPGP - case Won on Appeal
After our client's DWI was dismissed, the state objected to his expunction. We fought the case all the way to the Texas Supreme Court and won, and convinced the court to expand the right to thousands more Texans.
recent results
client reviews
"I was awaiting trial for my third DWI and first Harold Danford got it reduced to a misdemeanor. After extenuating circumstances it was dismissed. He was quick to respond if I had any questions and very professional. I highly recommend Danford law firm. Everyone in that office is wonderful."
"Many Thanks to Mr. Danford, Jonathan, and Jane for making a really bad situation a distant memory now. There is no better law firm if you get a DWI. I hope the firm uses my case as a promotion for their services because it was nothing short of brilliant. The case was dismissed due to the officer not having any reason to stop me in the first place. Totally gone. I would be a part of the probation system and unable to vote or get a good job. I owe my freedom and the security of my family to these folks."
"Best Defense in the Hill country Mr Danford is hands down the best Lawyer. His amazing team.and Johnathan as well. Makes you feel like your right at home from your first step inside the door."
"Danford law firm has been very successful in making me a very happy client, as a single father of 2 babies I depended on Danford and his assistant Jonathan and left my cases in their hands, they brought me at ease with my cases, got me the best deal possible, the guys are the best around, I recommend anyone who has trouble with law enforcement to take their time out and set a meeting with Mr. Danford."
Fight for your rights and your future
DWI Defense is the main focus of our firm. Our legal team handles all aspects of DWI defense, from the administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing to determine the status of your driving privileges to negotiations with the prosecutors regarding the criminal case, and trial and appeal, if necessary.
We have a hard-earned reputation for excellence in DWI Defense. Our firm has the skill and know-how that you need in your corner. If you've been charged or arrested for DWI in Gillespie County, TX, or elsewhere, reach out to us today.
General criminal defense is another primary area of our practice. If you’re convicted of a criminal charge, even if it’s a misdemeanor, that conviction will go on your criminal record and potentially haunt you for the rest of your life. One mistake shouldn’t define you for the rest of your life. At Danford Law Firm, we will get to know you, listen to your side of the story, investigate your case, and develop a strong defense. We have won virtually every kind of criminal case. For experienced and aggressive DWI & Criminal Defense representation in Gillespie County, TX, or anywhere in the Hill Country region, contact us immediately.
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