Dan Receives Best Lawyers® Recognition in 3 Practice Areas Again for 2026!
Dan Cron has once again been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition, marking his 31st consecutive year of inclusion and again solidifying his reputation as one of New Mexico’s most respected criminal defense attorneys.
Welcome Gloria Sepnieski, Paralegal — Bringing 20+ Years of Expertise to Our Team
We’re thrilled to introduce Gloria Sepnieski, who has joined our firm as a Paralegal. She brings over 20 years of experience in the legal field, most recently serving as a paralegal with Cordell & Cordell.
Dan Cron Receives NMCDLA 2025 Award for Criminal Defense Excellence
The New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (NMCDLA) has named Dan Cron the recipient of its highest honor, the Driscoll Award, recognizing a distinguished career of unwavering commitment to justice and excellence in criminal defense. The award will be formally presented on June 13 at the State Bar Center in Albuquerque.
Dan Cron Discusses NM Penitentiary Riot on Michael Stout’s Podcast
In a gripping episode of the legal podcast “True Believers and the Road to Hell,” host and seasoned trial attorney Mike Stout welcomed prominent Santa Fe criminal defense lawyer Dan Cron to discuss one of the darkest chapters in New Mexico history: the 1980 Santa Fe prison riot, which left 33 inmates dead and became a national symbol of prison system failure.
Dan Again Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America – 30 Years Running
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 .
Woman Charged With Murder is Freed
In a highly unusual outcome to a complex and emotionally charged criminal case, defense attorney Dan Cron secured a plea deal Wednesday that spared his 78-year-old client from serving additional prison time for the 2021 shooting death of her husband.
Homicide Charges Dismissed Against City Employee
In a major legal victory for the defense, prosecutors have dismissed a second-degree murder charge against a former City of Santa Fe Public Utilities employee accused of fatally shooting a coworker in 2022. The dismissal, filed in District Court, marks the conclusion of a high-stakes case that drew widespread attention—and underscores the effectiveness of the Dan Cron Law Firm.
Client Acquitted of Murder
SANTA FE, N.M. — In a major legal victory that spotlighted the prowess of the defense team, renowned attorney Dan Cron led the defense of his client, who was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Santa Fe radio host DJ.. The high-profile jury trial ended with acquittal on the murder charge and a deadlock on lesser manslaughter offenses, underscoring Cron’s strategic courtroom performance.
Charges Dropped Against School Principal
n a closely watched case involving mandatory reporting laws and school officials, criminal charges were dismissed this week against the Santo Niño Regional Catholic School Principal and a staff member who had been accused of failing to report suspected child abuse by a former health aide.
Santa Fe Man Acquitted in January 6th Trial
In a landmark outcome for Jan. 6-related cases, defense attorney Dan Cron secured a complete acquittal for his client, Los Alamos engineer, in a federal bench trial before aU.S. District Judge. The ruling marks the first full exoneration among hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions—an extraordinary defense victory in a case widely seen as part of a historic legal reckoning.
Man Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault
After more than eight years of legal battles and three trials, a Santa Fe jury on Thursday found the suspect, 74, not guilty of sexually assaulting two young boys in the showers at Fort Marcy Recreation Complex in 2015. The verdict marked the end of a long and emotionally charged case—and a major milestone for the defense, led by veteran Santa Fe attorney Dan Cron.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Settle Abuse Suits
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe has reached a $1.4 million settlement with the U.S. government following a long-standing dispute over unfulfilled federal grants for a facility that was never built, federal officials announced this week. Representing the organization throughout the process, Santa Fe attorney Dan Cron helped guide the nonprofit through complex negotiations and defended it against allegations of fraud.
Jury Acquits Santa Fe Man in Teen Vehicular Homicide Trial
After nearly four years since a devastating 2009 collision that claimed four teenage lives, a jury acquitted the defendant Thursday of vehicular homicide and related charges—a verdict that shines a quiet light on the steadfast work of his defense counsel, attorney Dan Cron.