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Daniel Joseph Dodson

4.3
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315 Marshall Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3316

Criminal Defense, Consumer Law - Contracts, Consumer Law - Small Claims and 24 more

About Daniel Joseph Dodson

Daniel Joseph Dodson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, consumer law - contracts, consumer law - small claims and 24 other areas of law. Daniel received a degree from Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, California Western School of Law in 1993, and has been licensed for 39 years. Daniel practices at Dodson & Waters LLC in Jefferson City, MO.

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 23, 2021
Hired Attorney

I have used Mr Dodson on two occasions. I found him to be plain spoken, very knowledgeable, and genuine compassion. He is a nonsensical man. He worked to fit me in, and saw me within two hours of notice.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 21, 2011
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He seems to be good at what he does, but doesn't communicate much.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 23
    • Criminal Defense
    • Consumer Law - Contracts
    • Consumer Law - Small Claims
    • Probate
    • Power of Attorney
    • Family Law - Divorce
    • Family Law - Adoption
    • Family Law - Child Support/Visitation
    • Family Law - Paternity
    • Injury and Other Types of Torts (Wrongs) - Automobile Accidents
    • Injury and Other Types of Torts (Wrongs) - Malpractice - Medical
    • Injury and Other Types of Torts (Wrongs) - Malpractice - Dental
    • Injury and Other Types of Torts (Wrongs) - Malpractice - Legal
    • Injury and Other Types of Torts (Wrongs) - Personal Injury
    • Injury and Other Types of Torts (Wrongs) - Slander/Libel/Defamation
    • Labor/Employment Law
    • Labor/Employment Law - Discrimination - Employee
    • Labor/Employment Law - Discrimination - Employer
    • Labor/Employment Law - Discrimination - Harassment
    • DUI & DWI
    • Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    • Lawsuits / Disputes
    • Professional Responsibility

Practice Details

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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Dodson & Waters LLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Missouri
    Memberships
    Cole County and Pettis County Bar Associations
    The Missouri Bar
    Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 1997-1999
    2005—
    Life Member)
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Director, Public Affairs, 2000-2004
    Member, Board of Directors, 2004-2007
    Contributor, The Champion Magazine, 2000-2004
    Life Member)
    Mid-Missouri Affiliate, Eastern Missouri American Civil Liberties Union (Member, Board of Directors, 1989-1998)
    American Trial Lawyers Association (Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Missouri, 2007).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Illinois College of Law
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, California Western School of Law
    Class of 1993
    Trial School

    University of Missouri School of Journalism
    Class of 1983
    B.J.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    Warrensburg, Missouri, November 2, 1960

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