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Harold J. Danford

Danford Law Firm

Kerrville, TX

Practicing criminal defense in Kerrville since 1992.

34+
Years practicing
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Harold J. Danford is an attorney based in Kerrville, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI. Harold has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Danford Law Firm.

Based in
Kerrville, TEXAS
Experience
over 34 years
Known for
Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI
  • Handles Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI matters from Kerrville, TEXAS.
  • Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).

About Harold J. Danford: Harold J. Danford is an attorney based in Kerrville, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI. Harold has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Danford Law Firm.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Harold J. Danford represents clients in Kerrville, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Harold J. Danford

Harold J. Danford is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Danford Law Firm in Kerrville, Texas.

He is a leading DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney in the Texas Hill Country. He has proudly represented clients across the region for almost 30 years, including in the communities of Kerrville, Boerne, Bandera, and Fredericksburg, TX.

He started his career as a local prosecutor and rose to become the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s DWI/ALR Program, where he oversaw dozens of lawyers across the state. Known as “The DWI Guy” to colleagues and clients alike, he is a top attorney in this area of criminal law.

As a former prosecutor, Harold has experience fighting all kinds of criminal cases. He knows what it takes to build a case and what it takes to win. Over the course of his career, he has successfully defended clients in DWI, drug, theft, assault, and even murder cases, and his work has been featured in local and national media outlets. A trial lawyer first and foremost, he has also helped many clients recover significant awards for personal injuries.

The greater legal community regularly taps Harold's knowledge and experience and he has been called on to teach tactics and strategies to other lawyers at numerous seminars. Harold is a former board member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and received The Presidential Award in 2013.

He previously served as a Municipal Judge and currently serves as President of the Kerr County Bar Association.

Credentials

Education

  • St. Mary’s University School of Law

    J.D. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    1992 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lead Counsel, Thomson Reuters

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, Avvo

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Presidential Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

    2026

Locations

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Main office

Danford Law Firm

813 Barnett Street

Kerrville, Texas 78028

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  • What areas of law does Harold J. Danford practice?

    Harold J. Danford focuses on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI.

  • Where is Harold J. Danford located?

    Harold J. Danford primarily serves clients in Kerrville, Texas, with an office at 813 Barnett Street.

  • How experienced is Harold J. Danford?

    Harold J. Danford has 34 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1992.

  • Is Harold J. Danford a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with Harold J. Danford?

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