Born in Pasadena to parents of Chilean immigrants, Dan spent his childhood living in Duarte, Glendora, and La Verne.  He attended Town And Country in Pasadena, Foothill Christian School in Glendora, and Damien H.S. in La Verne. 

In 2006, he received degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of San Diego.  In 2009, he received a Juris Doctor from University of San Diego, School of Law, was admitted to the California Bar, and began a practice of law serving the local community ever since.