Joseph A. Morrey

Joseph A. Morrey is a St. Joseph trial attorney whose current practice focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters. He handles claims involving vehicle collisions, defective products, and medical malpractice, along with other civil cases. Since entering practice in 1977, he has worked as a prosecutor, public defender, and private attorney, developing extensive courtroom experience across criminal and civil litigation.

Morrey earned a B.A., cum laude, from SE MO State Univ., Cape Girardeau, Missouri, where he majored in Political Science and Sociology and minored in Psychology. He received his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1977. His academic training and varied litigation background support detailed analysis of evidence, liability, damages, and courtroom procedure in cases involving serious injuries and contested responsibility.

Morrey served as an assistant prosecuting attorney and spent six years as a public defender before entering private practice. He has tried more than 100 jury cases and now concentrates on significant injury and wrongful death claims. His broader experience has included workers’ compensation and criminal or traffic defense. He is admitted in Missouri, Colorado, the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri, and the US Supreme Court.

Joseph A. Morrey brings decades of trial experience to personal injury cases involving substantial medical, financial, and personal losses. He has received professional recognition for plaintiff-side injury work and remains involved with legal organizations. His background across prosecution, defense, and civil litigation gives him a broad view of courtroom strategy while representing clients in serious negligence, product, vehicle, malpractice, and wrongful death matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph A. Morrey
• Member, The Missouri Bar (1977 – Present)
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Volunteer and Co-Director, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys — Emergency Response Team (2008-Present)
• Member, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (2000 – Present)
• Member, American Association for Justice (AAJ) (1995 – Present)
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association (2014 – Present)
• Board Member, Uptown St. Joseph Advisory Committee (2010-Present)
• President, Salvation Army of St. Joseph, Missouri — Board of Directors (2006-2014)
• Member and Vice Chairman, City of St. Joseph, Missouri — Planning & Zoning Commission (2008-2013)
• Legal Advisor to School Board, St. Joseph Christian School (2007-2011)
• Board of Directors, Legal Advisor, St. Joseph Pregnancy Resource Center (2000-2010)
• Board of Directors, Legal Advisor, KGNM Christian Radio (2000-2008)
• Board of Directors, Legal Advisor, St. Joseph Food Kitchen (1979-1982)
• Board of Directors, Legal Advisor, St. Joseph Food Bank (1979-1982)
• Member, MATA Board of Governors (2018 – Present)
• Elected Member, MOBAR Board of Governors of Missouri (2016 – 2020)
• Substitute, City of St. Joseph, Missouri — Zoning Board of Adjustment (2016-Present)
• Legal Advisor, Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph, Missouri — Board of Directors (2004-2012)
• Volunteer, St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association (1979-2000)

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Colorado

Education

• SE MO State Univ.
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Cum Laude)

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