Atty. Daniel Anchondo
With the father and son team of El Paso, Texas, lawyers Daniel Anchondo and Christopher Anchondo, you get two counselors for the price of one. Providing insight, advice and a unique perspective on one another's case load, the lawyers of Anchondo & Anchondo have each other's back, and yours too.
Criminal Law Attorney · Serving El Paso, TX · 53+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Anchondo at a Glance
Daniel Anchondo is a Member based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Daniel Anchondo, Attorney at Law, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Texas-El Paso (B.A., 1970). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serves clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Anchondo
- With the father and son team of El Paso, Texas, lawyers Daniel Anchondo and Christopher Anchondo, you get two counselors for the price of one
- Providing insight, advice and a unique perspective on one another's case load, the lawyers of Anchondo & Anchondo have each other's back, and yours too
- Our family has been involved with every segment of this community for years
- We grew up here, and we understand the specific challenges and opportunities we have in this border town
- We provide courteous professionalism and empathy to our clients because they are not just our clients, they are our neighbors
- In addition to our attorneys, our offices are rounded out by two legal secretaries, a receptionist and our own investigator
- Professional Associations and Memberships - Dispute Committee, El Paso Bar Association - El Paso Mexican American Bar Association, Former President - Texas Mexican American Bar Association, Former Vice President - Mexican American Democrats of Texas, Co-Founder - Mexican American Democrats of El Paso, Co-Founder Past Employment Positions - El Paso County, Texas, County Attorney - Democratic Party of Texas , State Treasurer - 16th Congressional District, Committee Man
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Daniel Anchondo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Anchondo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in El Paso.
Criminal Defense in El Paso
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in El Paso
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 El Paso 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.
El Paso Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a El Paso-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 El Paso Choose Daniel Anchondo
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 Daniel Anchondo's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Anchondo brings 53+ 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, Western District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Daniel Anchondo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Daniel Anchondo's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in El Paso
A El Paso-based practice means Daniel Anchondo 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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