Dan Dworin - Austin, TX

Dan Dworin is an Austin criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. With more than 30 years of experience, he represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, and Central Texas. His practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including DWI, assault, drug offenses, theft crimes, weapons charges, probation violations, white collar crimes, and other serious criminal matters.

Dan has spent more than three decades defending individuals accused of crimes, developing extensive courtroom experience and a reputation for meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and personalized client representation. He earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to protecting the constitutional rights of individuals accused of crimes while helping clients navigate every stage of the criminal justice process, from investigation and arrest through negotiations, motion practice, trial, and appeal.

Known for his attention to detail and thoughtful approach to complex criminal cases, Dan carefully evaluates the facts, evidence, and legal issues unique to every case. Whether defending a first-offense DWI or a serious felony prosecution, he develops individualized defense strategies designed to achieve the best possible outcome while ensuring clients understand their options and the legal process.

Dan has earned widespread respect within the Texas legal community. He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a Founding Fellow of the Austin Bar Foundation, and a past president of the Austin Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He is also an active member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Criminal Justice Section of the Austin Bar Association.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys combines the personalized attention of a boutique criminal defense firm with the resources and collective experience of a team of more than 40 criminal defense attorneys.

Every client is represented by a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who manages the case from the initial consultation through its resolution. Attorneys focus on specific counties and courts, providing extensive experience with local judges, prosecutors, courtroom procedures, and prosecutorial practices. Cases are never handed off to junior associates because the firm does not employ them.

The firm's attorneys have handled more than 1,000 jury trials and bring more than 540 years of combined criminal defense experience. The team includes attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientists, ten Super Lawyers honorees, former prosecutors, former judges, former law enforcement professionals, and a former FBI agent. This collaborative structure provides what the firm calls its 40-on-1 Advantage: one senior attorney leading each client's defense with the support and collective knowledge of more than 40 experienced criminal defense lawyers.

Michael & Associates measures client satisfaction through post-case CSAT surveys and has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rating based on 1,840 responses, including 97.8% for DWI cases, 99.5% for assault and domestic violence matters, 98.6% for drug charges, and 100% for theft and fraud cases. Data reflects surveys completed between September 2022 and May 6, 2026.

The firm reported a 65% favorable trial outcome rate and a 50% outright acquittal rate in 2025. Michael & Associates also maintains more than 1,400 five-star reviews across Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, a 5.0-star Google rating, and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. The firm offers free case reviews and never charges additional fees if a case proceeds to trial.

Michael & Associates serves clients from offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Nashville, Los Angeles, and San Diego.