David Frederick Barrett

I represent individuals and companies in disputes with licensing agencies. I also represent individuals seeking the expungement of criminal history records (often related to seeking professional licensure).

Brigham Young University

J.D. | Law

1989 - 1992

Joint MBA

Honors: Cum Laude Dean's Scholarship

Activities: Journal of Public Law

Attorney at Law

Private Practice

2009 - Current

Represent individuals in disputes with professional licensing agencies or seeking expungement of criminal history records in Jefferson City. Arbitrator for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Senior Legal Counsel

Division of Professional Registration

2005 - 2009

Lead attorney in agency with 39 licensing boards. Coordinate legal representation with Attorney General’s Office and private counsel; write proposed legislation and testify before General Assembly; research, prepare and review proposed administrative regulations; advise on Sunshine law and confidential records compliance.

Assistant Attorney General

MO Attorney General's Office

2001 - 2005

Primary prosecutor for Division of Workers’ Compensation Fraud and Noncompliance Unit. Other responsibilities included special prosecutions, administrative DWI appeals, and expungements. Published cases include Scates v. State, 134 S.W.3d 738 (Mo. App. 2004) and Nixon v. Jamison, 103 S.W.3d 836 (Mo. App. 2003).

City Prosecutor

City of Joplin

1998 - 2001

Assistant City Attorney for Municipality of 40,000 responsible for all municipal prosecutions, including DWI cases, domestic assaults, thefts and other violations. Responsibilities included appeals and collections.

Attorney at Law

Private Practice

1993 - 1998

Practiced in Independence emphasizing employment law; including domestic relations and debtor rights. Associate attorney with firms in Joplin. Lead counsel in jury trials; appellate cases included Wince v. McGarah, 972 S.W.2d 641 (Mo. App. 1998); Landis v. Division of Employment Security, 959 S.W.2d 474 (Mo. App. 1997).

Missouri State Bar

Member

1993 - Current

Kansas

Since 1993

Missouri

Since 1993

10th Circuit

• Free Consultation
  $225/hour, plus expenses. Flat fees negotiated.

• Criminal History Expungement