Atty. Daniel Benjamin Olmos
Daniel Olmos represents individuals in complex criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout the country. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has tried cases across the United States involving a broad range of charges including economic espionage, trade secret theft, financial fraud, murder, attempted murder, and sexual assault.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 21+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Benjamin Olmos at a Glance
Daniel Benjamin Olmos is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Nolan Barton Olmos & Luciano, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California (2005), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2007), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2009). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 2004) and Harvard University B.A. (—). Active member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Benjamin Olmos
- Daniel Olmos represents individuals in complex criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout the country
- He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has tried cases across the United States involving a broad range of charges including economic espionage, trade secret theft, financial fraud, murder, attempted murder, and sexual assault
- Daniel has also argued successfully before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Courts of Appeal, and he has represented individuals at parole hearings and in other post-conviction proceedings
- Daniel joined the firm in 2007 after beginning his legal career at the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office
- Over the next several years, Daniel developed a reputation as a skilled litigator and dedicated advocate
- Among other accomplishments, Daniel successfully defended at trial individuals in multiple jurisdictions accused of federal crimes under the Economic Espionage Act, one of the only lawyers in the country to achieve acquittals in such cases
- In 2010, Daniel accepted an appointment in the Administration of President Barack Obama as Senior Counsel in the Access to Justice Initiative at the U.S
- Department of Justice
- At the Justice Department, Daniel’s work focused on improving access to quality legal representation in criminal cases and high-stakes civil proceedings, as well as on improving tribal court systems
- In 2012, he received the Attorney General’s Annual Award for Distinguished Service, the Department’s second-highest civilian honor
- In June 2012, Daniel accepted a position as Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Domestic Policy Council, where he helped develop Administration policy in the areas of criminal justice, civil rights, and immigration
- Daniel returned from government service in 2013
- Since then, he has continued to represent individuals accused of crimes throughout California and the United States, and has won numerous acquittals in jury trials in both state and federal courts
- Daniel has also achieved dismissals in jurisdictions across the nation in noteworthy cases involving wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy
- He has represented clients in California, New York, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Virginia, and Washington, D.C
- Daniel has successfully defended at trial individuals in multiple jurisdictions accused of federal crimes under the Economic Espionage Act
- He is one of the only lawyers in the nation to achieve acquittals in such cases
- Daniel has delivered lectures throughout the country on a wide range of topics including the Economic Espionage Act, criminal justice reform, and immigration
- In June 2014, he was awarded the Commitment to Change Award by the National Immigration Justice Center
- Daniel has served as a lawyer representative to the Judicial Conference of the Ninth Circuit, the Ninth Circuit’s Fairness Committee, and the Northern District of California Federal Criminal Rules Committee
- He is listed in Best Lawyers in America for criminal defense and white-collar criminal defense
- Daniel graduated from Harvard University and Boalt Hall School of Law at UC Berkeley
- Following law school, he clerked for District Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California and Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Daniel Benjamin Olmos's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in Palo Alto
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Criminal Defense in Palo Alto
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Federal Crimes in Palo Alto
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Palo Alto Choose Daniel Benjamin Olmos
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 Benjamin Olmos's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Benjamin Olmos brings 21+ 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 California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Daniel Benjamin Olmos can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and criminal defense, Daniel Benjamin Olmos can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means Daniel Benjamin Olmos 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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