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SANTA FE, NM – June 4th, 2025 — In a remarkable milestone for legal consistency and excellence, Dan Cron Law Firm, P.C., has been named a top-tier New Mexico firm by the Best Law Firms ranking published by Best Lawyers® for the 30th consecutive year. The announcement applauds the Santa Fe-based firm’s elite status in multiple criminal defense categories, underlining a sustained record of achievement in the region’s legal landscape .
Since its founding in the early 1980s, Dan Cron Law Firm has carved a national reputation for its work in criminal defense, national security clearances, professional licensing, and child welfare cases. Firm founder Dan Cron, a veteran attorney with four decades of experience, has earned recognition as one of New Mexico’s premier criminal defense attorneys
Best Law Firms’ regional rankings for 2025 reaffirm the firm’s excellence across three key Santa Fe categories: Criminal Defense – General Practice, Criminal Defense – White Collar, and DUI/DWI defense—all listed as Tier 1
This marks the 30th straight annual appearance in the publication, a testament to sustained peer reviewed acclaim.
“Rankings like this don’t happen overnight,” said Cron. “They reflect years of perseverance, deep legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to our clients.” His firm’s approach, emphasizing both innovative defenses and client care, has led to significant courtroom outcomes, including an acquittal in a high-profile January 6 federal case—the only full acquittal in over 900 prosecutions
The 30-year streak began in the mid-1990s, shortly after Cron’s induction into Best Lawyers in America in 1995, cementing his status among New Mexico’s legal vanguard. Over the years, he has garnered multiple titles including White Collar Lawyer of the Year (2014, 2017–2018), Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year (2023), and recognition from the ACLU in 2018 for defending civil liberties
Longtime clients and legal professionals applaud the recognition. A Martindale Hubbell registry and a Tier 1 rating from U.S. News – Best Lawyers further reinforce the firm’s stellar reputation
As Dan Cron Law Firm celebrates three decades in the Best Law Firms rankings, it stands out not only for its legal prowess but also for a client-centric legacy that has left an indelible imprint on New Mexico’s justice system.
About Dan Cron Law Firm, P.C.
Located at 425 Sandoval St., Santa Fe, the firm specializes in criminal defense—including white collar crime, DUIs, and national security cases—as well as professional licensing and child welfare matters. It is consistently recognized by Martindale Hubbell and Best Lawyers for excellence in representation and ethical standards.
Contact: 505 986 1334 | cronlawfirm.com