Executive Committee
- Gloria Allred
- Sam Bernstein
- Roy Black
- Benjamin Brafman
- Joseph Bruno
- Michael Burg
- Fernando Chavez
- Sam Cherry
- Ernest Cory
- Grant Davis
- Morris Dees
- Tom Demetrio
- Tim Dollar
- William Edwards
- Robert Eglet
- Geoffrey Fieger
- George Fleming
- Mark Geragos
- Tom Girardi
- Keith Givens
- Maurice Graham
- Edward Hershewe
- Ed Hill
- Len Jacoby
- Lynn Johnson
- Gail Koff
- Mark Kosieradzki
- Mark Lanier
- Fred Levin
- Ramon Lopez
- Tom Mesereau
- Robert Michael
- Sheldon Miller
- Billy Murphy
- Howard Nations
- Richard Newsome
- Brian Panish
- Jerry Parker
- Jim Parkman
- Darryl Phillips
- Dan Ramsdell
- Gary Robb
- Mark Robinson
- James Rolshouse
- John Romano
- James Roy
- Sheldon J. Schlesinger
- Derek Sells
- Hezekiah Sistrunk
- Jock Smith
- Stephen Smith
- Kent Spence
- Harvey Weitz
DANIEL DODSON
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
The American Trial Lawyers Association
