$ 225-225 per hour
David Frederick Barrett
About David
Biography
David works to help individuals and companies with professional licensing issues, ranging from the application process to defending disciplinary allegations. His experience includes representing individuals, companies and professional licensing bodies. David is a panelist in the Missouir Bar's Complaint Resolution Program and an arbitrator for the Finacial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
50%
33 years | 500 cases
Government
20%
26 years
Licensing
20%
19 years
Civil Rights
10%
25 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Missouri for 33 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Professional Legal Services
P.O. Box 104151, Jefferson City, MO, 65110-4151
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David Frederick Barrett's Reviews
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Posted by Miranda | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Outstanding!
David helped me through the scariest situation of my life, a complaint on my license. He was knowledgeable, quick to answer emails, patient, and helped keep me calm through the whole process. If you find yourself up against the Board of Nursing, David should be the very first call you make!
Posted by Cardon | December 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
Mr. Barrett was a great help! Very professional, very knowledgeable, and proficient!! Also very personable and easy to talk to! Has a very friendly spirit!
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Outstanding
I hired David for an expungement proceeding. David was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He would answer any call or email immediately. Most times after hours. He guided me through the process and was extremely reassuring. During our proceeding, David was most knowledgeable in the courtroom. ...
Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Excellent
David was wonderful in assisting me with a complaint against my nursing license. He was competent and thorough and from the beginning reassured me. He did a great job in answering all of my questions and concerns in a timely manner and was very professional. He kept me up to date on all the progress ...
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2017
Very helpful
Short and to the point. Gave me the direction i need to go. Very informative. Very very helpful.
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Experience
Honors
1992
Honors Graduate (Cum Laude), Brigham Young University
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney at Law, Professional Legal Services
2006 - 2009
Senior Legal Counsel, MO Division of Professional Registration
2006 - 2022
Arbitrator, FINRA
2001 - 2006
Assistant Attorney General, MO Attorney General's Office
1998 - 2001
City Prosecutor, City of Joplin
1992 - 1998
Attorney at Law, Private Practice
Associations
2022 - Present
Missouri Bar -- Business/Corporate DivisionChair
2018 - 2021
Missouri Bar -- Administrative Law CommitteeChair
2014 - 2018
Administrative Law Committee of the Missouri BarVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: Dyer, 163 S.W.3d 915 (Mo. banc 2005)
Trial court reversed.
Wesley v. Crestwood Police Dept., 148 S.W.3d 838 (Mo. App. E.D. 2004)
Trial court reversed.
Care and Treatment of Scates v. State, 134 S.W.3d 738 (Mo. App. S.D. 2004)
Trial court affirmed.
Wince v. McGarrah, 972 S.W.2d 641 (Mo. App. S.D. 1998)
Trial court reversed.
Education
N/A
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Brigham Young University
MBA
N/A
California State University, Los Angeles
BS
Speaking Engagements
2018
Community Expungment Event
Criminal History Expungment
2015
Class 229
Constitutional Law for Peace Offiers
2014
Mid-Year Conference
Racial Profiling for Executives
Publications
2011
Missouri Workers' Compensation Law, Chapter 17 (3d ed. Missouri Bar 2004 and updates)
Criminal Aspects
2008
Missouri Employment Discrimination Law, Chapter 8 (2nd ed. Missouri Bar 2008)
Claims under § 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866: Constitutional Rights and Public Employment
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I have a jury trial or a court trail
05 Feb 2026
Q&A
City ordnance (non misdemeanor) expunged - questions with executive background check.
03 Mar 2025
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HOW TO SUE A WEDDING VENUE OVER DEPOSIT?
20 Nov 2024