Daniel Krause - Houston, TX

Dan Krause is a Houston criminal defense attorney and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. He represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Texas, with particular experience handling cases in both large metropolitan courts and smaller county jurisdictions.

A graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston, Mr. Krause began his criminal-defense career in Harris County at one of Texas's largest criminal defense firms. Early in his practice, he developed experience handling a broad range of criminal matters and advocating for clients at every stage of the criminal justice process. Over the course of his career, he has gained valuable courtroom and trial experience representing individuals accused of offenses ranging from DWI and drug crimes to assault allegations and other serious criminal charges.

Before joining Michael & Associates, Mr. Krause served as the lead supervising attorney for the Bryan office of a prominent statewide criminal defense firm. In that role, he oversaw criminal cases across multiple counties, mentored attorneys, and helped develop defense strategies for clients facing complex legal challenges.

At Michael & Associates, Mr. Krause represents clients accused of DWI offenses, drug crimes, assault and domestic violence allegations, theft offenses, probation violations, weapons charges, and serious felony offenses. He works closely with clients throughout every phase of their case, from investigation and arrest through negotiation, trial, and final resolution.

Mr. Krause's passion for criminal defense stems from his desire to help individuals who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unfairly targeted by the criminal justice system. He believes every person deserves a strong advocate and is committed to ensuring clients remain informed and involved throughout every stage of their case.

Clients frequently praise Mr. Krause for his knowledge, clear communication, and ability to explain complex legal issues in a straightforward manner. Feedback from former clients consistently highlights his professionalism, responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to achieve favorable outcomes, including dismissals and other positive resolutions when supported by the facts and law.

Whether representing someone charged with a first-time misdemeanor offense or a serious felony allegation, Mr. Krause is committed to protecting constitutional rights, challenging the prosecution's evidence, and pursuing the best possible outcome in every case.