Atty. Daniel Lee Barton
Dan Barton has practiced criminal defense in the mid-peninsula since 1988. He received his A.B., magna cum laude, in 1983 from Brown University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and awarded the Prize for Academic Excellence in Latin American Studies.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Lee Barton at a Glance
Daniel Lee Barton is a Managing Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Nolan Barton Olmos & Luciano, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1988) and Brown University (A.B. Phi, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Lee Barton
- Dan Barton has practiced criminal defense in the mid-peninsula since 1988
- He received his A.B., magna cum laude, in 1983 from Brown University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and awarded the Prize for Academic Excellence in Latin American Studies
- Dan received his J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1988, where his honors included induction into the Order of the Coif
- Dan is a criminal law specialist certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and previously served as Chair of the California State Bar Criminal Law Advisory Commission
- He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and designated as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers.com
- In 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, he was designated by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in the San Francisco South Bay Area for criminal defense
- Dan Barton has represented individuals arrested at political actions on issues of reproductive rights, homelessness, affirmative action, beach access rights, and U.S. military policies
- He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the Pre-Eminent Edition of Martindale-Hubbell
- Working with the Palo Alto Area Bar Association, he set up the Lawyers in the Classroom project, which brought discussions of constitutional law issues to 10th grade students at Palo Alto and Gunn High Schools and local cable television
- While pursuing his legal education, Dan traveled to Barcelona, Spain, to research Spanish constitutional law as a Fulbright Scholar
- Dan has served on the Board of Governors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and he is experienced in the defense of criminal intellectual property offenses
- He is an expert in the complex area of driving under the influence law and is qualified as a specialist member of California DUI Lawyers Association
- Dan collaborates with immigration attorneys to seek post-conviction relief for immigrants with a criminal record that affects their ability to remain in the country, adjust their status, or naturalize
- Dan has represented individuals arrested at political actions on issues of reproductive rights, homelessness, affirmative action, beach access rights, and U.S. military policies
- Dan has successfully advocated for many clients charged under the California Three Strikes law
- He is fluent in the Spanish language, and has studied the legal systems of Spain, Cuba, and the International Criminal Court
- Dan has achieved verdicts of acquittal at trial in cases of homicide, theft of trade secrets, conspiracy, possession, sale and manufacturing of drugs, child pornography, child molestation, sexual assault, theft, burglary, domestic violence, assault, battery, resisting arrest, and driving under the influence of alcohol
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Lee Barton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Lee Barton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
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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White Collar 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 Lee Barton
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 Lee Barton's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Lee Barton brings 38+ 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 Lee Barton 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 Lee Barton 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 Lee Barton 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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