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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educated at: the United States Military Academy–West Point;
The philosophy of: Duty, Honor, Country - is firmly ingrained into every cadet
St. Louis city police officer:
no better place to experience and understand the perils that people face.
Prosecuting Attorney:
First trial assistant - the decision of whether someone should be prosecuted and to what extent should be the main focus of a prosecuting attorney
- not whether he can win the case - its not a game.
Fairness must be learned and practiced.
Private practice:
30 years of Practicing and applying the trade
A little known fact:
-most attorneys …and most judges -have never tried a jury trial.
Mr. Dawdy has tried many jury trials —from murder to business litigation.
Commissioner of the Missouri Ethics Commission - appointed by the Governor:
The job of examining and judging the ethics and honor of those in power.
LIFE EXPERIENCES - the most important kind of experiences
Award winning artist: 6 portraits and a mural painting currently hang in the Jefferson County Courthouse. Many paintings are in private collections.
Former member of Artist Section of the Artist Guild. Juried art show winner.
— Everyone must have a passion.
Collegian boxer: hard headed - perhaps a screw loose
Marathon runner: endurance and determination —also learn to walk backwards upstairs.
Trained Schutzhund dogs -German protection dog sport. He and the dogs speak German
St. Louis House of Rock: Owner of St. Louis’s premier rock and roll nightclub for over 16 years. —Everyone must have fun.
—Finally - Two children: Daughter- doctor of psychology; Son- theoretical physicist
— reasons to be humble.
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Acquired: 1976
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14 Green Valley, Fenton, MO, 63026-0520
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Posted by fred | June 12, 2015
Mr. Dawdy is an excellent lawyer. When we needed legal advise and help he was able to let us know what we were expected to do and kept us informed all the way. Not really knowing the legal system and court system he kept us informed at all times as to what we could expect and what was expected of u...
Posted by Tom | May 12, 2015
I began using Vern Dawdy for all of my personal and business needs beginning approximately 35 years ago. He possesses great communication skills and is an excellent litigator. I’ve found him easy to contact and he always returns my calls on a timely basis. I’ve found him straightforward and rea...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2014
Mr. Dawdy is a fantastic lawyer. He is well renowned in the legal community and sits on the state board of ethics. He is a no nonsense "straight shooter" who is not afraid to "roll up his sleeves" and work for you. Whereas many lawyers wont let their client have a say in their OWN case . Mr. Dawdy wi...
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2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Commissioner, Missouri Ethics Commission
2008 - Present
Attorney, Dawdy Law Firm
1985 - 2008
Partner, Lofftus and Dawdy
1980 - 1981
Professor, Truman State University
1977 - 1981
Prosecuting Attorney, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney
1971 - 1975
Police Officer, St. Louis Police Department
1990 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
1982 - Present
Jefferson County Bar Associationmember
1981 - Present
US District Court Eastern MOmember
1981 - Present
US Court of Appeals 8 Circuitmember
1978 - Present
US District Court Western MOmember
1976 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2011 - 2016
Missouri State Bar AssociationCommissioner
reversed the current law
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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