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Daniel Dodson

Jefferson City, Missouri

Phone: (573) 636-9200 (Jefferson City)
(660) 826-3111 (Sedalia)
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Missouri state and federal criminal defense attorney Daniel Dodson has been an advocate for justice for two decades. In addition to working with top attorneys across the United States, he has been an advocate for justice on numerous major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC. He has also been a commentator for the foreign media in Germany, Australia, and Canada. He has been quoted in publications across the U.S. and around the world, including the Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, and the Irish Times.

Areas of Practice

  • Missouri and Federal Criminal Defense
  • Felonies and Misdemeanors
  • Drug Crimes
  • Sex Offenses
  • DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving/BWI/Boating While Intoxicated
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Theft and Property Crimes
  • Violent Crimes
  • Murder and Manslaughter
  • Arson
  • Traffic Violations
  • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1987
  • U.S. Federal Court, 1988

Education

  • University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 1987
    J.D.

  • University of Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, Missouri, 1983
    Bachelor of Journalism

  • Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1993
    Trial School

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2004 - Present
    Member, Board of Directors

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Life Member

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2000 - 2004
    Public Affairs Director

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Contributor, The Champion magazine

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001 - 2004
    Editor, NACDL E-News

  • Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2005 - Present
    Member, Board of Directors

  • Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997 - 1999
    Member, Board of Directors

  • Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Life Member

  • Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Legislative Committee

  • International Criminal Bar
    Member

  • International Criminal Bar, 2003
    Attendee, Inaugural Congress, Berlin

  • American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri, Mid-Missouri Affiliate, 1989 - 1998
    Board of Directors

  • American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri, Mid-Missouri Affiliate, 1994 - 1998
    Vice Chair

Past Employment Positions

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Public Affairs Officer
  • Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Contributing Editor, The News Media and the Law, 1986 - 1987
  • Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Intern, 1986

Pro Bono Activities

  • Missouri Democratic Senatorial Committee, Treasurer, 1994 - 1996
  • Chair, Missouri Association for Social Welfare Criminal Justice Task Force, 1991 - 1993
  • Consultant, Lecturer for FlexYourRights.com
  • Member, Transition Advisory Group on Public Safety for Governor-elect Mel Carnahan, 1992

Birth Information

  • 1960, Warrensburg, Missouri

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