Daniel L. Viets

Daniel L. Viets

5.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 39 years

Cannabis Law Lawyer at Columbia, MO
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

15 N. 10th Street, Columbia, MO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 39 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing, Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Dan Viets Law

15 N. 10th Street, Columbia, MO, 65201

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Daniel L. Viets's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by Joe | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Dan is the best !

I had 3 felony and a misdemeanor drug charges. Dan got them reduced to 2 misdemeanor charges. He treated me like a friend and fought for me like a friend. I highly recommend him. Joe

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Dan The Man!!!!!

I was charged with a felony distribution charge of marijuana. Mr.Viets got me 5 years SIS probation and as long as everything goes well on my behalf I’ll be off in 2 an 1/2 years with no honest conviction! I appreciate Dan and everything he did for me! Affordable, Professional, and Respected!!! Could...n’t have made a better choice. Thank you Dan!

Posted by Anonymous | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Best lawyer in MO

I got into some serious trouble in Booneville, MO. After getting caught with a large amount of marijuana on the I-70, I was facing a felony charge that carried up to 7-10 years in prison. Hiring Dan was the best decision I could have made. He ultimately got me off with an SIS probation which kept the... felony conviction off my record and I had to do 60 days shock-time in Jail. He was very professional, honest, and upfront with me throughout the process. He filed for different motions that ultimately benefited me tremendously. I could not have been happier with my decision to hire Dan. I would recommend Mr. Viets to anyone who gets caught up in an unfortunate situation down in Missouri.

Posted by Samuel schaben | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

The best!!!!!!!!

Dan and his hard working team are amazing! These are the kind of people that are out there protecting your rights! I was charged with three felonies involving cannabis. I suffered from chronic knee pains from surgery and chose cannabis as my primary pain relief medication. I obtained my mmj medical c...ard shortly after my arrest. Dan was able to protect my right to use my medical cannabis while on probation!!!! Also I am on sis probation so he kelp felonies off my record. Also kept me out of jail. This is the best advice you can get hire dan!!!! Thanks again Dan for all the hard work and dedication you put in for me and my family.

Posted by Michael | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Amazing Service, Incredible person

I was arrested with more than an ounce of Cannabis, which is a felony in Missouri. I've had several doctors advise me to use cannabis as an alternative to prescription medications since I suffered a serious back injury several years back. Essentially, I was hit by a car riding my bike, broke several ...bones, had a collapsed lung, a major concussion, and spent a week in the hospital. Ever since, I've had problems with pain in my back as well as problems sleeping. Cannabis is one of the only things that helps without serious side effects. After getting arrested, my brother recommended using Dan as my lawyer since he helped Missouri pass their medical marijuana law. Dan helped me stay calm during this terrible experience and gave great advice. He was able to originally argue the charge down to a misdemeanor possession charge. This was great news hearing that I was not going to be a felon, however, this charge would've greatly affected my career as a teacher. I told this to Dan and he went back to the prosecutor with this new argument. After several months, Dan and the prosecutor negotiated a deal that would reduce the charge to a traffic violation and a $1200 fine. I was beyond thrilled to hear that. It was a huge weight off my shoulders knowing that my life would not be ruined over using a plant. Dan is an amazing lawyer but also an incredible person. I'm so truly grateful for everything he did. I felt like my life was over, but Dan helped me get a second chance. I can't stress enough how much I would recommend him as your lawyer. He's simply one of the best, if not the best.

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Daniel L. Viets's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Dodson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan Viets is one of the best, if not the best, criminal defense lawyers in Missouri. He's been leading the charge to legalize marijuana in Missouri for longer than I can remember as the president of Missouri NORML, and is a fierce litigator and trial lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension issued in MO, 2021

updated on 06/12/2023

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Atticus Finch Award, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Trailblazer, NAACP

2006

Lifetime Achievement Award, NORML

2005

Freedom Fighter of the Month, High Times

1995

Civil Libertarian of the Year, ACLU

1993

"Keeping the Dream Alive" Award, Martin Luther King Association

Work Experience

1986 - 2021

Owner, Dan Viets Attorney and Counselor At Law

Associations

2015 - Present

NORML National Legal Committee

Director

2014 - Present

New Approach Missouri

President

1986 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

1986 - Present

Missouri Affiliate of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws NORML

State Coordinator

American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri

Board Member

American Civil Liberties Union of Mid-Missouri

President

1994 - 1995

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

Education

1985

University of Missouri School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Missouri

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

KC NORML Chapter Meeting

MIssouri NORML Coordinator

Languages

English

Activity

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