A love for the underdog—and the desire to fight for what is right, even against insurmountable odds—is what drives David McDonald. When your freedom, record, or family is on the line, you need someone who will listen, explain the path ahead in plain language, and fight for you when it counts.
David is the attorney behind McDonald Law Firm LLC and one of the most skilled, experienced criminal defense trial attorneys in the Kansas City area. With 17+ years of trial experience, he has tried dozens of cases to juries for clients facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to the death penalty.
How he works with clients
David takes complex legal concepts and explains them in simple, easy-to-understand terms. He develops the relationship needed to passionately tell a client’s story to a judge or a jury—serious in the courtroom, approachable in person.
He specializes in high-level felony defense and handles the full range of criminal defense: DUI/DWI, misdemeanors, felonies, expungement, murder, and trial advocacy across Missouri and Kansas / the KC metro.
Education
- B.S., Missouri Western State University, 2007 — summa cum laude (highest honors); full academic scholarship
- J.D., Washburn University, 2009 (full academic scholarship)
Bar admissions
- Kansas — 2010
- Oregon — 2015
- Missouri — 2021
Where he practices
The firm is rooted in Platte City, Missouri (504 Main St, Platte City, MO 64079). David also meets clients in Olathe, Kansas by appointment.
Transparent starting rates include $350 / hour, with case-specific quotes after a free consult. Call 816-510-1084 for a clear, confidential conversation.
Case summaries and biographical details also published on Rivera Law (of counsel).