Atty. Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat
Whether by obtaining an acquittal of his white-collar client at the conclusion of the prosecutor's opening statement, or proving that the drug dog's sensitive nose has been kicked by a horse, during the past 45 years, Dan Monnat has been recognized as a creative trial and appellate criminal defense lawyer. He co-founded Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, a criminal defense trial and appellate firm in Wichita, Kansas, in 1985.
'Bet The Company' Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Wichita, KS · 50+ Years Experience
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About Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat at a Glance
Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat is a criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Wichita, Kansas, practicing at Monnat & Spurrier Chartered. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Kansas, Kansas Bar Association (1976). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serves clients in Wichita, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat
- Whether by obtaining an acquittal of his white-collar client at the conclusion of the prosecutor's opening statement, or proving that the drug dog's sensitive nose has been kicked by a horse, during the past 45 years, Dan Monnat has been recognized as a creative trial and appellate criminal defense lawyer
- He co-founded Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, a criminal defense trial and appellate firm in Wichita, Kansas, in 1985
- A graduate of the Creighton University School of Law and Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College, Mr. Monnat is a two-term past President of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- He served eight years on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, the Litigation Counsel of America, the American Bar Foundation and the Kansas Bar Foundation
- In 2007, then-Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed Mr. Monnat to the Kansas Sentencing Commission, acknowledging his lifelong career as a trial and appellate litigator and legal scholar
- Mr. Monnat has been listed as one of the “Top 100" lawyers in the Missouri & Kansas edition of Super Lawyers for nearly 20 years and named to Super Lawyers' “Top 10” list in Missouri & Kansas from 2018 - 2022
- He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® for 37 consecutive years
- Mr. Monnat is frequently published and lectures throughout the United States on a variety of criminal defense topics
- He is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the Federal and State Courts in Kansas
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wichita.
Criminal Defense in Wichita
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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White Collar Crimes in Wichita
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Civil Litigation in Wichita
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Wichita
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wichita
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wichita are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Wichita Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wichita-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Wichita Choose Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and litigation, Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wichita
A Wichita-based practice means Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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