Daniel E. Monnat

Daniel E. Monnat, Car Accidents Attorney in Wichita, Kansas

Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

President and ShareholderatMonnat & Spurrier, Chartered

Wichita, KS

Practicing car accidents in Wichita since 1976.

50+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
2 client reviews
2
Bar admissions

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Daniel E. Monnat is a president and shareholder based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Daniel has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

Based in
Wichita, KS
Experience
over 50 years
Known for
Car Accidents · Civil Rights · Criminal Defense
  • Handles Car Accidents, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense matters from Wichita, KS.
  • Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Daniel E. Monnat: Daniel E. Monnat is a president and shareholder based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Daniel has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Daniel E. Monnat

Daniel concentrates on car accidents, civil rights, criminal defense, drug crimes, and dui/dwi. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes car accidents 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.

Civil Rights cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes civil rights 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.

Drug Crimes cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes drug crimes 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.

DUI/DWI cases in Wichita, Kansas

Daniel takes dui/dwi 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. Monnat — Over 50 years of Kansas car accidents experience

Daniel E. Monnat is a president and shareholder based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Daniel has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

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. See Notable Cases. 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).

How Daniel handles car accidents matters

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…

The kind of cases Daniel takes

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, civil rights, and criminal defense matters in Wichita and the surrounding Kansas area.

Credentials

Daniel E. Monnat's legal education and bar admissions

  • Creighton University School of Law

    J.D. · 1976

  • California State University, San Francisco

    B.A. · 1973

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • Nebraska U.S. Distri

    1976 · ACTIVE

  • Kansas

    1976 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at J.D. in Creighton University School of Law and B.A. in California State University, San Francisco.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in Creighton University School of Law and B.A. in California State University, San Francisco. 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. Monnat

Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Wichita, Kansas, Nebraska and American Bar Associations National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

    Life Member and Member, Board of Directors, 1996-2004) Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President, 1992-1995) Kansas Trial Lawyers Association (Chair, Executive Committee, Criminal Law, 2000-) National Legal Aid and Defender Association Ger · membership

  • American College of Trial Lawyers

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  • Litigation Counsel of America

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  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers

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  • Kansas Bar Foundation

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Locations

Daniel E. Monnat's office in Wichita

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

Main office

Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered

Olive W. Garvey Building, 200 West Douglas, Suite 830

Wichita, KS 67202

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Daniel E. Monnat — 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Daniel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Wichita.

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Hiring guide

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

Working with a new car accidents 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 car accidents attorney in Wichita, Kansas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 car accidents practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents 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 car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel E. Monnat

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a car accidents 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 car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do car accidents cases in Kansas typically take?

    Simple car accidents 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 car accidents clients right now?

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

Areas served

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