Jonathan R. O’Hara

Jonathan R. O’Hara brings sharp legal skill and scientific insight to criminal defense at Danford Law Firm. He serves clients in Kerrville, Boerne, Bandera, Fredericksburg, and San Antonio. His practice focuses on DWI and drug charges, with proven experience in hearings, trials, appeals, and dismissals.

Jonathan earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, where he received the Dean’s Scholarship and Blask Fellowship Award. During law school, he served as a teaching assistant and summer law clerk to a federal judge. He graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

Jonathan has earned strong recognition for his criminal defense work. He was named a 2025 “Rising Star” by Texas Super Lawyers, a “DWI Trial Warrior” by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and a “Top Attorney” by Avvo. These honors reflect his courtroom skill, focus, and professional respect.

Jonathan stands out because he develops defense strategies grounded in science. He holds the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation, the highest scientific recognition for lawyers. He has advanced training in blood alcohol testing, drug testing, and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, helping him challenge evidence with care.

Jonathan also shares his knowledge with the legal community. He has published articles on DWI and drug charge defense and presented at seminars for defense attorneys and police officers. He also edited the newest edition of Roadmaps for DWI Cases, which will be published later this year.

Jonathan R. O’Hara gives clients steady guidance when the stakes are high. He serves on the DWI Resource Committee of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is a member of the Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. He is bilingual and represents Spanish-speaking clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Danford Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Houston Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University
  Graduated

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