David McDonald

David McDonald

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Platte City, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, General Practice

504 Main St, ---, Platte City, MO

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

I've successfully represented clients facing all types of charges ranging from misdemeanors all the way to capital murder defense. I specialize in representing the wrongfully accused at the trial level.

15 years | 2,500 cases

80%
Cannabis Law 10%

I've successfully represented dozens of persons facing cannabis prosecution as well as assisted multiple businesses recieve licenses in newly emerging cannabis markets.

15 years | 50 cases

10%
General Practice 10%

I've litigated about every type of case imaginable including adoptions, personal injury, custody disputes, guardianships/conservatorships, restraining orders......I can't think of any area I haven't at least dabbled in.

15 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 4 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2021

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 15 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 10 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

David McDonald

504 Main St, ---, Platte City, MO, 64079

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David McDonald's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Chelse | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney!!!!!!

Mr McDonald was an excellent attorney he worked with me with the cost for his services. He was very on top of things and he typed out a 12 page motion to supress that covered everything and in the end he got me off on all my charges... thanks soo much again.. excellent attorney

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Cy Costa

I hired David for help with a (no contest) criminal case. He is extremely compassionate and honest. He was able to get the best outcome when dealing with the DA. He has a very good reputation among his peers. Very helpful in preparing me for the court date. Competent, friendly, honest, and ...compassionate I highly recommend David as a Lawyer.

Posted by Sandra | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

David McDonald is an Outstanding Attorney

My husband and I hired Mr. McDonald to help us through a criminal case. We went up against a six person jury and were found not guilty. Mr. McDonald was so good to my husband and I the first time around we have hired him again to help with our on going issues. If you need an Attorney, David McDonald ...is the man to higher.

Posted by Claudia | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney!

I hired David as my divorce attorney. I was going thru a difficult emotional time as anyone is with a divorce. David was kind and knowledgable. He was easy to talk to and didn't confuse me with "attorney" talk. He made a difficult time in my life A LOT easier. I will always be grateful to him. I con...sider him a personal friend now. I would hire him again if I needed his help.

Posted by Justin | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great friend and great attorney

David did more for me over six months than the other attorney I had done for me over four years. He tells it like it is and doesn't beat around the bush. He will fight tooth and nail for what you want and won't roll over and cave. He helped me so much with my family law case, I just wish he wouldn't ...have had to leave before he could see it through because the joker they stuck me with after he left just rolled over on us.

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David McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Jefferson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. McDonald for years, and have full confidence in his work. He is a zealous advocate and counselor."

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Britain Stites

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know David will work hard regardless of the case."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dustin Crook

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recommend Mr. McDonald to anyone looking for an attorney. He has earned a stellar reputation among his peers."

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Brendan Lykins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Huerter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Military law lawyer

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Ron Pope

Litigation lawyer

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Nicholas Jefferson

Environmental and natural resources lawyer

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Dustin Crook

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Associations

2007 - 2009

Phi Alpha Delta

Director of Fun

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Phelps

Acquittal

State v. Sheldon

Murder charges dismissed

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Education

2009

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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