How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a appellate case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

How long do appellate cases in Kansas typically take?

Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Wichita?

Daniel is licensed in Kansas. Matters governed by Kansas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Daniel accepting new appellate clients right now?

Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat, Appellate Attorney in Wichita

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Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat is an attorney based in Wichita, KANSAS. The practice focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, and Litigation. Daniel has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Monnat & Spurrier Chartered.

Based in: Wichita, KANSAS
Experience: over 50 years
Known for: Appellate · Criminal Defense · Litigation

Handles Appellate, Criminal Defense, and Litigation matters from Wichita, KANSAS.
Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Wichita) (2014).

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat

Daniel concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, litigation, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes appellate matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes criminal defense matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes litigation matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes white collar matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat — Over 50 years of Kansas appellate experience

Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat is an attorney based in Wichita, KANSAS. The practice focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, and Litigation. Daniel has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Monnat & Spurrier Chartered.

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.

Working with Daniel on a appellate matter

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…

Clients Daniel works with

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, criminal defense, and litigation matters in Wichita and the surrounding Kansas area.

Credentials

Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat's legal education and bar admissions

Creighton University
J.D. · 1976

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

Kansas, Kansas Bar A
1976 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at J.D. in Creighton University.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in Creighton University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Kansas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat

Daniel has received 36 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Wichita)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Wichita)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil and Criminal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — DNA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Drug Offenses
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Federal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Investigations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Juvenile Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sex Abuse
2026
Best Lawyers in America — State
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Violent and Nonviolent Crimes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 10 of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers - 2018 - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2005 - 2014, 2016 - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Ranked Lawyer in Litigation: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations - 2011 - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal: Government Investigations, 2017-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement, 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Directory of Criminal Defense Lawyers Editions 1 - 3
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubble AV Rating
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow - Litigation Counsel of America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow - Kansas Bar Foundation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow - International Academy of Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow - American College of Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow - American Board of Criminal Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal: Business Crime Defense, 2014-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Panelist - Merit Committee to select Magistrate for United States District Court for the District of Kansas
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Wichita) (2014). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Wichita) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).

Locations

Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat's office in Wichita

Daniel's primary office is at 200 West Douglas Avenue, Suite 830, Wichita, Kansas, 67202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Monnat & Spurrier Chartered

200 West Douglas Avenue, Suite 830

Wichita, Kansas 67202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Wichita, Kansas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat

How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Kansas typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Wichita?
Daniel is licensed in Kansas. Matters governed by Kansas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new appellate clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Wichita, Overland Park and Topeka in Kansas

Daniel handles appellate matters throughout Kansas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

Daniel E. "Dan" Monnat, Appellate Attorney in Wichita, Kansas

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