
Daniel Arellano represents clients in government affairs, complex litigation, and white collar criminal defense and investigations. As part of his focus on political and election law, he represents candidates, donors, PACs, ballot measure proponents, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and corporations in compliance, litigation, and government enforcement defense throughout the United States. He is regularly called upon to analyze and litigate complex questions of public and constitutional law.
Daniel is particularly experienced in appellate litigation and critical motions practice. He has briefed and argued cases before state and federal appellate courts, and he works with trial counsel on issue preservation, interlocutory and extraordinary relief proceedings, and post-trial motion practice in preparation for appeal.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. Mary H. Murguia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2015-2016
Hon. Scott Bales, Arizona Supreme Court, 2014-2015
Professional Activities
Horace Rumpole Inn of Court
State Bar of Arizona, Civil Practice & Procedure Committee
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch," – Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Government Relations Practice (Phoenix), 2021
Listed as a "Rising Star" by Southwest Super Lawyers, 2019
Board Memberships & Community Service
American Constitution Society, Phoenix Lawyer Chapter
Arizona Law Review Alumni Association
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Alumni Association
Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association
University of Arizona Law College Association
Publications
"Keep Dreaming: Deferred Action and the Limits of Executive Power," Arizona Law Review, 2013
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Credentials
Education
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2014)
Order of the Coif
Editor-in-Chief, Arizona Law Review
University of Arizona (B.A. 2011)
Admissions
Arizona
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona