Atty. Daniel E. Monnat
Whether by obtaining a “not guilty” verdict for his white-collar client at the conclusion of the prosecutor’s opening statement, or by obtaining the same result at the conclusion of a three-week shaken-baby, first-degree murder trial, Dan Monnat has long been recognized as a creative trial and appellate criminal-defense lawyer. For over 45 years Monnat has defended individuals and companies in high-stakes federal and state jury trials, appeals courts, regulatory proceedings, grand jury and other investigations with outstanding results.
Assault And Battery & More Attorney · Serving Wichita, KS · 50+ Years Experience
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About Daniel E. Monnat at a Glance
Daniel E. Monnat is a President and Shareholder based in Wichita, Kansas, practicing at Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1976) and Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Colorado U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. Dist (1976). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and California State University, San Francisco (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wichita, Kansas, Nebraska and American Bar Associations National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Wichita, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel E. Monnat
- Whether by obtaining a “not guilty” verdict for his white-collar client at the conclusion of the prosecutor’s opening statement, or by obtaining the same result at the conclusion of a three-week shaken-baby, first-degree murder trial, Dan Monnat has long been recognized as a creative trial and appellate criminal-defense lawyer
- For over 45 years Monnat has defended individuals and companies in high-stakes federal and state jury trials, appeals courts, regulatory proceedings, grand jury and other investigations with outstanding results
- Twice, Monnat was named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Wichita, Kansas
- In 2012, it was in the category of Criminal Defense-White Collar
- in 2014, in the category of Criminal Defense-General Practice
- Mr. Monnat has extensive experience and success in complex, lengthy jury trials charging such crimes as conspiracy, criminal bank fraud, money laundering and murder
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- His record of jury trials resulted in his becoming a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and his high-profile cases have been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and featured on CBS 48 Hours
- As well, Mr. Monnat has represented individuals and companies in criminal investigations involving state and federal regulatory agencies including at least the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, the Kansas Securities Commission, the Kansas Department of Revenue and the federal SEC, DOD, USDA, HHS, OIG, DEA, ATF, ICE, DHS and IRS.With his years of experience, Mr. Monnat is also frequently in demand to teach other lawyers at national legal conferences and to provide expert news commentary for national broadcasts, appearing on at least NBC’s The Today Show, CNN, CBS Morning News, CBS 48 Hours, Fox News and Court TV.Dan Monnat has been listed as one of the “Top 100" lawyers in the Missouri-Kansas edition of Super Lawyers for more than 15 years and named one of the “Top 10” lawyers in Missouri & Kansas from 2018-2022
- He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® for more than 35 years.Dan Monnat co-founded Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, in 1985
- Mr. Monnat is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the federal and state courts of Kansas and Nebraska and the federal courts of Colorado, Missouri (W.D) and Michigan (E.D)
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel E. Monnat's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel E. Monnat handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wichita.
DUI / DWI Defense in Wichita
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Car Accidents in Wichita
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Drug Crimes in Wichita
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Personal Injury in Wichita
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Criminal Defense in Wichita
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Wichita Choose Daniel E. 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. Monnat's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel E. 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas and Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Colorado U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. Dist, Daniel E. Monnat can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and drug crimes, Daniel E. 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. 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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Common Legal Issues Daniel E. Monnat Handles in Wichita
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