Daniel W. Betts

Daniel W. Betts is a skilled criminal defense attorney. He found his passion for advocacy while studying law at the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his J.D. in 2010. In law school, he honed his trial skills. He did this through rigorous participation in moot court and mock trial competitions. He won multiple tournaments and earned best advocate distinctions. His skills were clear as the editor-in-chief of the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal. He has published scholarly work on judicial campaign donations in the Texas Review of Law and Politics.

Betts earned a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Chicago in 2007. His background makes him ideal for defending clients in DWI and drug cases with key scientific evidence. His logic and method make him good at testing and interpreting forensic evidence. This ensures his client’s rights are fully protected.

Early in his legal career, Betts served in the Travis County Attorney’s Office, gaining firsthand experience with how prosecutors build criminal cases. Seeing the system from the inside motivated him to dedicate his practice to defending individuals facing criminal charges.

As a partner at Blackburn Betts PLLC since 2014, he has defended clients accused of many offenses. Betts is known for his thorough prep and strategic thinking. He works hard to get good outcomes in cases involving impaired driving, drugs, or other crimes.

Betts is active in the defense community. He is a member of the Austin and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations. His work with these groups keeps him up to date on new laws, defense techniques, and legal standards. He helps clients with complex legal issues. He does this by refining his skills through his professional affiliations.

Daniel W. Betts defends his clients through advocacy, detail, and science. His work gives them the best chance for justice and to protect their futures.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Blackburn Betts PLLC.
• Member, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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