David Dolan

Representative David Dolan, a Republican, proudly represents Scott County (District 148) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2024. A graduate of the University of Memphis School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1981, Dolan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to justice to the Missouri House, having served as a prosecuting attorney, associate circuit judge, and circuit judge in both Scott and Mississippi counties. One of Dolan’s most notable achievements is his leadership in the establishment of Missouri's first juvenile drug court, an initiative that has had a lasting impact on the state’s approach to addressing substance abuse issues among youth. He also served as one of the first presidents of the Missouri drug courts, providing invaluable guidance to these vital programs. For his outstanding contributions to the legal and justice systems, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Missouri 2020 Judicial Excellence Award from the Missouri Supreme Court and the 2023 Mississippi County Law Enforcement Community Partner of the Year. Outside of his legislative work, Dolan is an…