November 6, 2025 – As it celebrates its 40th Anniversary, Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 5 practice areas, Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.
Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, received the following rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms®:
Regional Tier 1
- Wichita
- Appellate Practice
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
Regional Tier 2
- Wichita
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
“At Best Lawyers, we are proud to recognize law firms that show an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction,” said Philip Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Best Lawyers. “In the legal arena, credibility is earned through consistent quality, which has propelled these firms to the forefront of the legal industry.”
Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms, categorized into 3 tiers, receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status, reflecting the integrity and reputation earned by law firms.
The 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. The transparent, collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews, supported by proprietary algorithmic technology, to produce a tiered system of industry-led rankings of the top 4% of the industry.
To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least 1 lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, would like to congratulate the following 3 lawyers named to 2026 The Best Lawyers in America:
- Daniel E. Monnat – Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, and Appellate Practice
- Eli O’Brien – Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and DUI / DWI Defense
- Stan Spurrier – Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and Appellate Practice
“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”
Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.
Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, is also pleased to announce that 1 lawyer has been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, would like to congratulate the following lawyer recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:
- Braxton Eck – Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
“The unparalleled methodology of Best Lawyers ensures the value and esteem of our legal rankings through both our traditional awards and our expanded ‘Ones to Watch’ accolades,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “Clients trust Best Lawyers as a credible and reliable way to identify the most elite lawyers, and it is with great pride that we continue to provide this valued service in the country.”
Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are divided by geographic region and practice areas. Candidates can only be considered for one recognition at a time, either “Ones to Watch” or traditional Best Lawyers awards. “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” is not a seed list to “The Best Lawyers” and all hopeful candidates must be nominated, vetted by their peers and undergo an authentication process before they are recognized by Best Lawyers. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular distinction.
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About Best Lawyers®
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About Best Law Firms®
Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers® and respected for over 14 years, is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms globally. It is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. A ranking from Best Law Firms signifies a high-quality practice and a breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms, presented in 3 tiers, are recognized on a national and metropolitan scale, providing legal professionals with an elevated stature from the Best Law Firms recognition. For more information, visit www.bestlawfirms.com.