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I enjoy politics, philosophy, history, and the law. I have a passion for helping others and fixing problems. I became a lawyer to refute the negative stereotypes that plague my profession, and I strive to change the minds of those of who have had negative experiences with attorneys. When not working, I spend my free time with cars, art, games, music and reading.
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Acquired: 2014
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315 Marshall Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Liz | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Honest Attorney
Ryan is not the typical attorney he truly is honest and he genuinely cares about his clients. Ryan helped me feel at ease and confident during a difficult time I experienced with a judge. Ryan has been my attorney for 2 years he demonstrates a moral character, uses good ethics, he is a man of his ...
"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Waters and I found him to be knowledgeable, creative, and a zealous advocate for his client. He was pleasant and professional which enabled us to work out a solution which was beneficial to both or our clients."
"I have known and worked with Ryan for a couple years now. He works late hours and worries about achieving the best results possible, because he really does care about his clients. He is well known and trusted in the local legal community. He works hard and is incredibly knowledgeable in his subject matter areas. You will not go wrong with this attorney."
"What can I say about Mr. Waters? He has a passion for family law and somehow finds a way to be 110% invested in his clients' cases without allowing emotion to take the wheel, a skill we all wish we possessed. I have called upon Mr. Waters for his insight and advise on numerous occasions and he has always been extremely helpful. I have recently referred a very complex divorce and child custody case to Ryan. For all intents and purposes, the way the prior attorney had handled the case left this client in a very grim situation, so much so that other attorneys wouldn't touch it. Ryan happily accepted the challenge and has gone above and beyond to improve the client's situation. To say that I am impressed and enamored would be an understatement."
"Mr. Waters is the consummate professional. I have conferred with him on many matters, both family and criminal, and he always offers new insights and new strategies for my cases. From the simplest case to the most complex, you can be assured that he will work diligently to get you the best possible outcome."
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2015 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Dodson & Waters. LLC
2019 - Present
Cole County Treatment CourtMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2017 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - Present
Elwood L. Thomas American Inn of CourtAssociate
2015 - Present
Cole County Bar AssociationMember
Negotiated Settlement
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BS - Bachelor of Science
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