About Dan
Dan Cron has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 31 consecutive years in every criminal defense category.With over four decades of legal experience, Dan has established himself as a top criminal defense attorney in New Mexico. Known for his unwavering resolve and meticulous attention to detail, he has built a legacy of trust and respect by successfully handling some of the state’s most challenging cases. Dan’s deep commitment to constitutional rights includes systemic reform, a passion demonstrated early in his career through his work on the 1980 New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot investigation which helped shape lasting changes in the corrections system. The riot is still being studied by historians and criminologists and has inspired numerous documentaries and books which explore the conditions that lead to the uprising.
Dan Cron has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 31 consecutive years in every criminal defense category.
With over four decades of legal experience, Dan has established himself as a top criminal defense attorney in New Mexico. Known for his unwavering resolve and meticulous attention to detail, he has built a legacy of trust and respect by successfully handling some of the state’s most challenging cases. Dan’s deep commitment to constitutional rights includes systemic reform, a passion demonstrated early in his career through his work on the 1980 New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot investigation which helped shape lasting changes in the corrections system. The riot is still being studied by historians and criminologists and has inspired numerous documentaries and books which explore the conditions that lead to the uprising.
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: General Practice, Santa Fe (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Santa Fe (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Santa Fe (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Santa Fe (2014)
- Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Recognized: DUI / DWI Defense
- Special Focus: DWI Defense
- Special Focus: Federal
- Special Focus: Juvenile Criminal Defense
- Special Focus: Patriot Act
- Special Focus: Securities Fraud
- Special Focus: Sex Abuse
- Special Focus: State
- Special Focus: State and Federal
- Special Focus: Tax
- Special Focus: Tax-Evasion Defense
- Special Focus: Vehicular Manslaughter
- Special Focus: Violent and Nonviolent Crimes