Dan Patterson
Republican · MO · Greene County Prosecuting Attorney
Greene County's prosecuting attorney since his 2010 election, a retired Missouri Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and the 2019 Missouri Prosecutor of the Year. His office's stated goals are cutting crime through strategic use of resources and building community partnerships.
Where Dan Patterson stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (5 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 5 support
Met Missouri members of Congress to seek support for prosecutors, crime victims, and work on the opioid crisis.
February 4, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: greenecountymoprosecutor.gov
Joined a federal partnership to prosecute domestic abusers who illegally possess firearms. Two of his prosecutors received federal appointments.
September 13, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: justice.gov
Created a unit in his office dedicated to prosecuting domestic assault, stalking, harassment, and protection order violations.
October 3, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ozarksfirst.com
Oversaw the new Family Justice Center, which helps domestic violence victims, and formed an alliance to accept donations.
December 22, 2018Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ozarksfirst.com
Charged a Springfield police officer after he negligently shot an unarmed man. The officer pleaded guilty and left law enforcement.
October 1, 2014Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: greenecountymo.gov
Track record — General
General · 2 records
As president of Missouri’s prosecutors association, backed a national statement condemning the January 6 Capitol attack and supporting peaceful protest.
January 7, 2021
Source: prosecutors.mo.gov
Asked a Missouri appeals court to stop an unauthorized domestic abuse court. The court granted his request.
September 17, 2019
Source: cases.justia.com
Past race Dan Patterson ran in:
- Greene County Prosecuting Attorney · November 3, 2026 · Greene County, Missouri · incumbent