About

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Before becoming a defense attorney, Daniel Cabral was a prosecuting attorney for 35 years. Dan started his career trying misdemeanor cases and then felony cases. During his career, he prosecuted DUI, Vehicular Manslaughters, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Major Narcotics, Theft, Robbery, Carjacking, Gang, Homicide and Capital cases at both the Adult Level and Juvenile level. Dan has negotiated the disposition of hundreds if not thousands of cases and has over 150 court trials and jury trials and brings that experience into the courtroom and will fight for you at every stage of the process. Dan is respected by all justice partners including police officers, probation officers, judges, defense attorneys, and prosecutors. Dan served as the co-chair of the juvenile justice committee for the California District Attorney’s Association for 13 years, where he served as a consultant and instructor for juvenile prosecutors around the state and taught police officers at the police academy for over 30 years. Today, Dan is using his extensive past career experience to defend your rights, providing a unique perspective and insight into the legal system that can greatly benefit his clients.

Career History

1988-2005

Deputy District Attorney


2005-2012

Supervising Deputy District Attorney


2012-2014

Senior Deputy District Attorney


2014-2023

Assistant District Attorney

Accolades & Achievements

Adjunct Professor: Los Medanos College, Diablo Valley College and California State University, East Bay: Administration of Justice, Evidence Law, Juvenile Law

Trainer: Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff: Police officers, Dispatchers, Court Reporters; California District Attorney’s Association: California Deputy District Attorneys

Former Co-Chair: California District Attorney’s Association Juvenile Justice Committee

Credentials: Contra Costa County Senior Executive

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