Daniel L. Dan Barton

Daniel L. Dan Barton

Criminal Defense: General Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)
Palo Alto, California
37+ years experience
Nolan Barton Olmos & Luciano LLP
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600 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Bio

Dan Barton has practiced criminal defense in the mid-peninsula since 1988. He received his A.B., magna cum laude, in 1983 from Brown University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and awarded the Prize for Academic Excellence in Latin American Studies. Mr. Barton received his J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1988, where his honors included induction into the Order of the Coif. Mr. Barton is a criminal law specialist certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and a specialist member of California DUI Lawyers Association. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and designated as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers.com. Working with the Palo Alto Area Bar Association, he set up the Lawyers in the Classroom project, which brought discussions of constitutional law issues to 10th grade students at Palo Alto and Gunn High Schools and local cable television. While pursuing his legal education, Mr. Barton traveled to Barcelona, Spain, to research Spanish constitutional law as a Fulbright Scholar. Mr. Barton served on the Board of Governors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He is experienced in the defense of intellectual property offenses and is an expert in the complex area of driving under the influence law. Mr. Barton has represented individuals arrested at political actions on issues of reproductive rights, homelessness, affirmative action, and U.S. military policies. Mr. Barton has successfully advocated for many clients charged under the California Three Strikes law. He is fluent in the Spanish language, and has studied the legal systems of Spain, Cuba and the International Criminal Court. He is a member of the International Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. Mr. Barton has achieved verdicts of acquittal at trial in cases of homicide, theft of trade secrets, conspiracy, possession, sale and manufacturing of drugs, child pornography, child molestation, theft, burglary, domestic violence, assault, battery, resisting arrest and driving under the influence of alcohol. Dan Barton has practiced criminal defense in the mid-peninsula since 1988. He received his A.B., magna cum laude, in 1983 from Brown University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and awarded the Prize for Academic Excellence in Latin American Studies. Mr. Barton received his J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1988, where his honors included induction into the Order of the Coif. Mr. Barton is a criminal law specialist certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and a specialist member of California DUI Lawyers Association. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and designated as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers.com. Working with the Palo Alto Area Bar Association, he set up the Lawyers in the Classroom project, which brought discussions of constitutional law issues to 10th grade students at Palo Alto and Gunn High Schools and local cable television. While pursuing his legal education, Mr. Barton traveled to Barcelona, Spain, to research Spanish constitutional law as a Fulbright Scholar. Mr. Barton served on the Board of Governors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He is experienced in the defense of intellectual property offenses and is an expert in the complex area of driving under the influence law. Mr. Barton has represented individuals arrested at political actions on issues of reproductive rights, homelessness, affirmative action, and U.S. military policies. Mr. Barton has successfully advocated for many clients charged under the California Three Strikes law. He is fluent in the Spanish language, and has studied the legal systems of Spain, Cuba and the International Criminal Court. He is a member of the International Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. Mr. Barton has achieved verdicts of acquittal at trial in cases of homicide, theft of trade secrets, conspiracy, possession, sale and manufacturing of drugs, child pornography, child molestation, theft, burglary, domestic violence, assault, battery, resisting arrest and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: General Practice, San Jose (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: General Practice, San Jose (2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, San Jose (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: General Practice, San Jose (2022)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, San Jose (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: General Practice, San Jose (2017)
  • Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Recognized: DUI / DWI Defense

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1988

Reviews

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Kathleen Smith

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate in a complex white-collar case

When our family faced a daunting SEC investigation with potential criminal exposure, we turned to Dan Barton. His 37 years of experience in the mid-peninsula, particularly in white-collar defense, were immediately evident. He possesses a rare combination of sharp legal acumen, honed at Stanford, and a calm, strategic demeanor that was invaluable during a stressful time. His deep understanding of both the procedural landscape and the substantive financial issues allowed him to craft a defense that ultimately led to a favorable settlement, avoiding indictment. It's no surprise to see his multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions from San Jose. While his expertise is worth the investment, the billing structure and occasional delays in email responses from his team could be more streamlined. That said, when you are in the room with him—whether with prosecutors or in court—you have absolute confidence. For serious criminal or regulatory matters in Silicon Valley, Dan is a top-tier choice.

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