David Frederick Barrett

David Frederick Barrett

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Jefferson City, MO
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Government, Licensing, Civil Rights

P.O. Box 104151, Jefferson City, MO

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 50%

Represent individuals and organizations required to have a license to practice a learned profession (physicians, dentists, real estate agents, bail bondsmen, nursing home administrators) before their governing boards and commissions, and before Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission. Practice includes applications for and appeals of denials of initial applications for licensure, and disciplinary complaints.

33 years | 500 cases

50%
Government 20%

Represent individuals and organizations required to have a license to practice a learned profession (physicians, dentists, real estate agents, bail bondsmen, nursing home administrators) before their governing boards and commissions, and before Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission. Practice includes applications for and appeals of denials of initial applications for licensure, and disciplinary complaints.

26 years

20%
Licensing 20%

Represent individuals and organizations required to have a license to practice a learned profession (physicians, dentists, real estate agents, bail bondsmen, nursing home administrators) before their governing boards and commissions, and before Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission. Practice includes applications for and appeals of denials of initial applications for licensure, and disciplinary complaints.

19 years

20%
Civil Rights 10%

Practice limited to expungement of criminal history records. In Missouri, arrest records that did not result in a conviction can be expunged. So can certain DWI convictions, juvenile records and minor in possession of alcohol cases.

25 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-225 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 32 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing, Active

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent experience

After 6 months of foolishness with a non-responsive attorney elsewhere, Mr Barrett stepped in and took charge. He handled my expungement in short order. I can live a normal life again, and I can't tell you how much that means to me. Very pleased with his communication and I would not hesitate to reco...mmend him to anyone. Thank you David!

Posted by Megan | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great Administrative Law Attorney

I contacted several attorneys in Jefferson City and of the first two I spoke with neither were unable to take on cases but they both referred me to Mr. Barrett. From the first time talking with Mr. Barrett I knew that he was going to go the extra mile to help me. I am thankful I was referred to him a...nd for all of his counsel and representation.

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 | November 04, 2014

Proactive, Responsive - You need to call him!

I live out of state and needed to hire an attorney licensed in Missouri who could represent me. Not knowing quite what to do, I searched AVVO for attorney reviews and came across David Barrett. I called and spoke with him for quite a long time where he advised on legal issues, next steps, and really ...bridged that gap on what I didn't know but needed to understand. I was very pleasantly surprised when he proactively emailed me about things he discovered or additional insights he had. He even agreed to talk with my husband to reiterate what he and I discussed to alleviate my husband's fear of the unknown as well. I've worked with many attorneys over the years and never, until David, met someone who truly cared about keeping me educated and informed and answering the "stupid questions" I would pose. Relationship building at its finest. I would highly recommend you call David and see if he is the right attorney for you and your situation. He is a trustworthy guy and ridiculously engaged with your case. 5 stars for sure.

Posted by Eric | June 11, 2013 | Expungement

Fantastic Representation; Truly the Right Attorney

I needed an arrest record expunged, and finding someone who handled this type of case in Missouri was difficult. After careful and long searching, I found Mr. Barrett. My long hours of searching were not in vain. He began immediately, charged a reasonable fee, kept me informed, and helped me through ...this process in an effective and educational way. He understands the importance of what he does, communicates extremely well, is thorough, and cares about his clients. I could not ask for for better. Absolutely outstanding.

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David Frederick Barrett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristopher Ahn

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 08

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Family lawyer | Nov 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have found his responses on AVVO to be very helpful. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Timothy Cisar

Administrative law lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Financial markets and services lawyer | Jun 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Housley

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Administrative law lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Division

Chair

2018 - 2021

Missouri Bar -- Administrative Law Committee

Chair

2014 - 2018

Administrative Law Committee of the Missouri Bar

Vice 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.

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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

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

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