Reviews

Dan fights hard for his clients and treats them as he would want to be treated. I relied on him and trusted him completely on every aspect of our case for legal advice. He is a fantastic resource and was always available for us in a moments notice. Having someone like Dan who has the knowledge and experience to navigate through the legal system was been invaluable to us and we will refer him to anyone that is in need. Thank you Dan for all of your hard work. You have been gifted with an ability to treat people respect and dignity… you are extraordinary.

I hired mr koukol at the last minute one day before my preliminary hearing after the judge had said absolutely no more continuing and he took the case also only making me pay half up front and a very reasonable rate and got it continued and I only had to go a few more times and it was dismissed. I didn't even have to goto my final hearing and if I wouldn't have hired him I believe k may have been convicted of something I didn't do. he was very supportive and has connections to the right people clearly. He's an excellent lawyer and a very nice person

He answered my questions, and was always available. He truly cared about my situation. Most importantly he handled my court issue and couldn't of asked for a better out come.

If you’re reading this, there’s little doubt that we have something if not everything in common: you don’t have the convenience of an attorney friend or referral, you’re either a first-time offender or in bigger trouble this time than the last, but most of all, you’re nervous, anxious, and maybe even flat-out panicked at what a (perhaps minor) lapse in judgment may have done to your life—sound close? Well, take a breath. Dan can help—I’m absolutely certain. As a Ph.D. student I make my living conducting research, analyses and constructing intricately conceived theses; I’m methodical, obsessively calculating and thorough to a fault. I say this not to be boastful, but to make clear that in looking for an attorney, nothing passed unchecked; I researched nearly forty candidates before making a decision. That said, after two interactions with Dan I was sold. His approach was the same as mine: methodically attack from all sides, employ/deploy all resources, wage war on the ‘problem’ (the charges) from every conceivable front—period. During our second phone-call he demonstrated an astoundingly comprehensive knowledge of the law, and calmly articulated a plan to approach the D.A.—utilizing well-established relationships and in-roads—with an arsenal in my favor well before the case ever went before a judge. And it worked. One conversation with Dan and the D.A reduced my two felony counts to one misdemeanor—I was blown away (and maybe you’ve guessed by now I’m not blown-away easily). Further, he’s been honest, clear, asked a fair price—no ‘auxiliary’ charges materialized along the way—receptive, patient and above all, EFFECTIVE. Like you, I screwed up—there’s no question about it. In the end though, Dan made certain that screw-up didn’t derail my life. I could have very easily gone to prison for my offenses. Yet, as it stands now I have to take a class twice a week—it’s nothing short of remarkable. If this seems overly laudatory, if I seem like I’m overstating, if you’re suspicious that I’m his cousin, friend, or colleague trying to make him appear to be a miracle worker, I emphatically assure you I’m not. This guy basically saved my life, and I owed him this testimonial. Generally, I still subscribe to the stereotypes we’ve all heard about lawyers—Dan simply constitutes an exception.

When I first contacted Dan Koukol I told him I had been arrested on domestic violence charges. Dan told me he has been successful providing prosecutors with defense information before charges are filed and that he has had four successes in a row avoiding charges being filed in domestic violence cases. Mr. Koukol suggested that I hire him immediately - before the charges are filed. I took his advice. I hired Dan for the limited purpose of doing a pre-charging investigation and report to the DA’s office. Dan’s investigator contacted me the same day and got to work on my case immediately. After the investigation reports were prepared Dan talked to the prosecutor and sent her the reports. Well, it worked! Four days later Dan called me and told me the prosecutor agreed not to file criminal charges against me! I highly recommend talking to Dan Koukol if you are in a similar situation. His approach saved me the anxiety and expense of being charged with a crime. I recommend Dan Koukol if you need a great criminal defense attorney.

I remember when I first met Dan Koukol I was an absolute wreck. I was in jail for the first time in my life. I could not stop crying. I was absolutely terrified that I would be in jail for a long, long time. The first thing Dan did was get me out of jail. He was able to convince the Judge that I was not a dangerous person and that I deserved to be trusted. This was really important because for the next four years Dan fought my case for me – while I was able to go back to work and take care of my kids. Suffice it to say that I had been hanging out with the wrong crowd. I made a promise to the Pre-Trial Supervision person (who was wonderful) that I would abide by her rules and that I would not do anything that would put me back in jail. Over the course of the next four years, Dan went through three prosecutors and two judges on my case. In the end, which was today, the judge sentenced me to probation only – with no jail time whatsoever. This is an amazing outcome for my case! I was charged in Federal Court with selling crack cocaine. The sentencing guidelines called for a sentence of at least 10 (ten) years! Dan was able to convince both the prosecutor and the judge to agree to a less serious charge and to “depart” from the guideline sentence calculation all the way down to zero days in jail. Everyone involved in the case was amazed at this outcome – especially me. I don’t really know how he did it but Dan seemed to believe in me and he just kept fighting for me. If you get in trouble and you need an attorney that can really help you, I recommend that you hire Dan Koukol.

When my child was arrested for a DUI, I did not hesitate to contact Dan Koukol for assistance. As a lawyer, I have observed Dan in court for years . He is calm and intelligent in his handling of cases and he is well respected by Court personnel. My child was treated exceptionally and is now happily pursuing a productive life.

I am a private investigator and have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Attorney Dan Koukol for over 4 years. I have also worked with several other defense attorneys for several years. When my adult son found himself facing complicated DUI charges, I called upon Dan for his professional help and advice. During this very stressful situation, Dan was compassionate and immediately assessed the case, evaluated the options and developed a plan. I was relieved and confident my son was in competent hands. Dan was successful in resolving the case with the best possible outcome given the circumstances. Dan’s legal experience avoided a potential long term sentence. Throughout my professional relationship with Dan, I have observed him to hold himself at the highest ethical standards. Dan’s honesty and integrity have enhanced his ability to successfully negotiate with the District Attorney’s office on behalf of his clients. Dan’s proactive approach coupled with his legal knowledge and exceptional negotiation skills have enabled him to achieve positive results for his clients. Dan has an excellent record of adverting the filing of criminal charges after an arrest, obtaining an early dismissal of charges or the reduction of the severity of the charges. I would strongly and sincerely recommend Dan as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the area. Dan will always be informative, straight forward and honest while maintaining the client’s best interest as the foremost concern to achieve the best possible result.

The one star review here was done by a client that was dissatisfied with his case. As in any situation there is two sides to the story. I suggest looking at the plethora of positive reviews on Dan's website of people that have been more than happy with the service he has provided and his proven track record for years of service in the court system. www.dankoukol.com (not posted by Dan Koukol, but someone that knows him personally, and has also been represented by him)

When my Husband & I were accused of Fraud we hired Dan Koukol as our Attorney. This was the best thing I could have ever done in this situation. With all of Dan's hard work & dedication he was able to get the DA to dismiss our case. I am so thankful for Dan without him we could have lost everything. If you are ever in need of a Very GOOD Attorney please contact Dan!

Hired Dan, but discovered that I was obligated to stick w/ previous attorney after about a week. Informed Dan before 1st court appearance. I realized that a portion of the 5K retainer I paid would be charged for the limited services already rendered. However, when I asked for the balance, I was ignored for weeks. Finally, Mr K sent me an invoice for $5,200. All that was done on my case was ONE interview w/ a private investigator. The invoice he sent listed services redundantly like "interview w/ PI" "discussion w/ PI" "strategize w/ PI" So, basically I was charged over 5K for a week and one interview. Did not even attend a court appearance