Atty. Dan Cogdell
Order of the Lytae; Phi Alpha Delta. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 44+ Years Experience
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About Dan Cogdell at a Glance
Dan Cogdell is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Cogdell Law Firm. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, violent crimes, and theft. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1987), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1987). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Texas (B.B.A. Business, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan Cogdell
- Order of the Lytae
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards
- Briefing Attorney for Presiding Judge John F. Onion, Jr., Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, 1982-1983
- Past President, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Named to Best Lawyers in America
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Dan Cogdell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan Cogdell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Criminal Defense in Houston
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Federal Crimes in Houston
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White Collar Crimes in Houston
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Violent Crimes in Houston
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Theft & Property Crimes in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Dan Cogdell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dan Cogdell's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, violent crimes, and theft.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan Cogdell brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dan Cogdell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, Dan Cogdell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Dan Cogdell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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