Atty. Dan Dworin
After nearly 30 years defending Central Texans charged with crimes ranging from DWI to murder in state and federal court as a solo practitioner, Dan joined the fast-growing team at Michael & Associates as a Senior Trial Attorney in 2025. A 1995 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, he has been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004.
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Dan Dworin is an Attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Michael & Associates. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1997), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2011). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1995) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Journalism, 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After nearly 30 years defending Central Texans charged with crimes ranging from DWI to murder in state and federal court as a solo practitioner, Dan joined the fast-growing team at Michael & Associates as a Senior Trial Attorney in 2025
- A 1995 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, he has been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004
- He is a former president of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Criminal Justice Section of the Austin Bar Association, and the Austin Chapter President of the Federal Bar Association
- He is licensed in the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
- Texas Monthly has repeatedly recognized him as a Rising Star or Super Lawyer
- He also has a “Superb” rating from Avvo
- He puts his decades of experience to work helping the clients of Michael & Associates by keeping his laser focus on client objectives – coupled with a commitment to frequent and clear communication – to make sure clients always know what is going on with their case and can achieve the best possible outcome, whether through negotiation or jury trial
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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 Austin 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 andnue, 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.
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