Park Daniel Silkenson, Criminal Defense Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and General
AttorneyatMichael & Associates
Austin, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Austin since 2008.
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Park Daniel Silkenson is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and General. Park has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael & Associates.
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- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 18 years
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- Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI · General
- Handles Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and General matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Park Daniel Silkenson: Park Daniel Silkenson is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and General. Park has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael & Associates.
Areas of practice
Park's practice areas in Austin
Park concentrates on criminal defense, dui/dwi, general, and sex crimes. Each area below outlines the kind of case Park handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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DUI/DWI
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General
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Sex Crimes
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Criminal Defense cases in Austin, Texas
Park takes criminal defense matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Park agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Austin, Texas
Park takes dui/dwi matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Park agrees to represent you.
General cases in Austin, Texas
Park takes general matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Park agrees to represent you.
Sex Crimes cases in Austin, Texas
Park takes sex crimes matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Park agrees to represent you.
Biography
Park Daniel Silkenson, criminal defense attorney serving Austin
Park Daniel Silkenson is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and General. Park has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael & Associates. Park works from Austin, Texas and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
With nearly two decades of criminal defense experience, Park has dedicated his entire legal career to defending Texans accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses.
He earned his undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin before attending the St. Mary’s University School of Law. While in law school, Park was a member of the St. Mary’s Criminal Defense Clinic, where he gained hands-on courtroom experience representing defendants throughout the San Antonio area. This early exposure to real-world criminal litigation shaped his practical, client-focused approach to defense.
After graduating, Park returned to Austin and opened a solo criminal defense practice. In 2015, he was recruited to join a small firm, where he handled thousands of cases involving serious misdemeanor and felony charges, including DWI, assault, strangulation, drug possession, and intoxication assault. His extensive caseload gave him deep insight into Texas criminal procedure and local court practices.
In 2025, Park joined Michael & Associates, where he continues to represent clients facing criminal charges in Austin and surrounding communities. He is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer standardized field sobriety tests, providing him with critical technical insight in DWI and intoxication-related cases.
Working with Park on a criminal defense matter
With nearly two decades of criminal defense experience, Park has dedicated his entire legal career to defending Texans accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses. He earned his undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin before attending the St. Mary’s University School of Law. While in law school, Park was a member of the St. Mary’s Criminal Defense Clinic, where he…
Clients Park works with
Park reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, dui/dwi, and general matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Park studied and practices
St. Mary's University
J.D. · 2008
Jurisdictions
Park's state bar admissions
Texas
2008 · ACTIVE
Park studied at J.D. in St. Mary's University.
Law school and academic background
Park completed J.D. in St. Mary's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Park runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Park Daniel Silkenson's office in Austin
Park's primary office is at 500 W 2nd Street, Suite 1900, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Park Daniel Silkenson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Park usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Park charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Park's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Park will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Park
Park discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Park confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Park's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Park Daniel Silkenson
How much does it cost to hire Park for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Park walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Park offer a free consultation?
Park charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Park's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Park's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Park gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Park take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Park is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Park will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Park?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Park will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Park accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Park's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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