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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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 39 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing, Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

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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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Posted by Aaron | August 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A+

Mr. Viets was excellent. We met in person and discussed my case and all possible options. We agreed that if a plea deal could be reached, that's the route we would take. Dan did just that. He turned my 4th degree assault and resisting arrest into a peace disturbance with minimal fine and no probatio...n. He was very knowledgeable. He is highly recommended by me. A smart man that cares about his clients. I hope I don't need another attorney, but if I did, no doubt he would be my guy!

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Michael | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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.

Posted by KT | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dan Viets- Attorney

During my freshman year of college, myself and a few friends were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. This was crushing for us and we were helpless as to what to do. I immediately began searching for lawyers in the local area and Dan Viets popped up.... As I read into his reviews and all he had done, I decided to call him for a consultation. He informed me of all my options and how a case like this typically goes. All five of us involved decided to hire Dan as he gave us a very generous discount to represent us all. Although the case did last a few months, ultimately we walked away with a complete dismissal. I am very grateful to Dan and his staff for making this very stressful period smooth and easy. I am also grateful for his constant encouragement to continue to push until we got the best results possible. I recommend Dan for anyone going through a similar experience as he truly cares about his clients and wants to get the best outcome for any case!

Posted by Jeffery | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dan Viets

Mr. Viets is awesome! He did a job well done! I was incarserated and headed to prison on a 7 yr back up at that time my wife hired Mr. Viets, he worked very quickly to get me out on bond and was very successful. Shortly after I got out of jail I had a accident which caused me to be unable to walk fo...r months. Really set my family and I back Mr viets was very understanding and worked with me on getting him payed not only did he work with me but he gave me a discount on my second case. He worked very hard to keep me out of jail and succeeded again with getting me 17 days served and some community service. In my wife and I eyes Mr viets is the best criminal defense lawyer anywhere around and would recommend him to anyone!

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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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