Atty. Dan Krieger
Former Police Detective - Former Prosecutor - Trial Lawyer • Has successfully litigated cases resulting in numerous pre-trial dismissals, grand jury no bills, and not guilty verdicts in misdemeanor and felony criminal jury trials in Galveston, Harris, Brazoria and Montgomery counties. • Secured a not guilty jury verdict in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas after a two week trial in Beaumont, Texas. • Has won several appellate cases before the 1st Court of Appeals and the 14th Court of Appeals. • Presented oral argument before the Texas Supreme Court. Dan Krieger Galveston, Harris,
Child Custody Issues & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 17+ Years Experience
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About Dan Krieger at a Glance
Dan Krieger is a Managing Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Krieger & Tillinger. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas United States District Court fo (2009). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2008). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan Krieger
- Former Police Detective - Former Prosecutor - Trial Lawyer • Has successfully litigated cases resulting in numerous pre-trial dismissals, grand jury no bills, and not guilty verdicts in misdemeanor and felony criminal jury trials in Galveston, Harris, Brazoria and Montgomery counties. • Secured a not guilty jury verdict in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas after a two week trial in Beaumont, Texas. • Has won several appellate cases before the 1st Court of Appeals and the 14th Court of Appeals. • Presented oral argument before the Texas Supreme Court
- Dan Krieger Galveston, Harris, and Brazoria Criminal Law Attorney As a criminal law attorney, Dan Krieger has proudly represented high profile public officials to persons from all walks of life
- He enjoys complex cases and spirited litigation
- He has had cases dismissed for nearly every possible criminal offense ranging from Aggravated Assault to Theft
- As a member of the National College of DUI Defense, Dan stays current on new technologies in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases
- Dan is also one of the few attorneys in the region who has attended training at Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, Illinois
- Dan gained in-depth training in gas chromatography
- This is the process used to test blood that is drawn in DWI cases
- The blood is usually drawn with a blood search warrant
- Biography and Firm History Dan was born in El Paso, Texas, attended Cathedral High School, and fluently speaks Spanish
- Dan became a paramedic in El Paso, Texas
- He then moved to Galveston Island where he became a Paramedic/Team Captain for Galveston EMS
- While working for EMS, Mr. Krieger completed the Police Academy at Galveston College - he was President of his academy class
- Dan Krieger was hired by the League City Police Department
- Dan Krieger - Former Police Officer Mr. Krieger served in several different areas of the police department, to include serving in the patrol division, marine division, SWAT
- Dan was promoted to Sergeant as a detective in the Criminal Investigation Division
- There, he oversaw investigations of all crimes in League City from theft to capital murder
- After serving for nearly a decade in that role, Mr. Krieger was promoted to Lieutenant
- As a Lieutenant, Dan Krieger was assigned to the newly-formed Office of Professional Standards, more commonly known as Internal Affairs
- While working at League City PD, Dan continued his education and obtained his bachelor's degree in criminal justice at the University of Houston - Downtown through a scholarship with the 100 Club of Houston
- He graduated cum laude
- Shortly after graduation, Dan started law school at the University of Houston Law Center
- While at UH, Dan was selected to be a member of the Law Center's prestigious mock trial team
- Mr. Krieger traveled to Florida, Chicago, California, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico and won numerous awards arguing cases against some of the country's best oral advocacy programs
- He was selected to the Order of the Barristers
- Dan Krieger - Former Prosecutor After graduation, Mr. Krieger was hired as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney's Office where he learned how to try cases in some of the busiest courts in Texas
- After leaving the District Attorney's office in 2009, Dan became a solo practitioner and opened his first office in League City, Texas under the mentorship of Greg Cagle and Kathleen McCumber
- His litigation practice focused in the areas of criminal, DWI, and family law
- In 2014, Dan expanded his practice and opened a second office in Houston, Texas, which contained the Family Law Division, with Kathy Ongert
- After Mrs. Ongert's retirement, Dan was fortunate to partner with Christina Tillinger, a great friend and extremely skilled family attorney
- They had litigated numerous cases against each other over the years and had developed a strong respect for each other's litigation skills
- In 2017, they formed Krieger & Tillinger, P.C., and remain focused on litigating criminal and family law cases in Galveston, Harris, Brazoria, and surrounding counties
Practice Areas Explained
Dan Krieger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan Krieger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Divorce in Houston
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Houston
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Child Custody & Visitation in Houston
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Criminal Defense in Houston
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law 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 Krieger
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 Krieger's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan Krieger brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, dui/dwi, and child custody, Dan Krieger 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 Krieger 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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Common Legal Issues Dan Krieger Handles in Houston
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