OLIVER Megan

Megan Oliver has always dreamed of becoming a lawyer since her childhood in Fulton, Missouri. It wasn’t until her internship at the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office that she realized her passion was criminal defense. The defendants she met during her internship were honest, kind people who had made mistakes, even if that mistake was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. She was inspired by seeing public defenders build connections with their clients. It was during that summer in 2014 that Megan knew criminal defense would be her life’s work.

Megan graduated with honors from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Political Science. She earned her law degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 2019, where she was part of the prestigious mock trial team for four semesters. Megan was a semifinalist in the Tournament of Champions in 2018 and a finalist in the National Trial Competition in 2019. After her second year of law school, Megan had the honor of attending the Trial Lawyer’s College as an intern, receiving a certificate of appreciation. The Trial Lawyer’s College provided Megan with a unique set of skills that she continues to use in her practice today.

Megan began her legal career at the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office. During her time there, she conducted dozens of preliminary hearings, probation violation hearings, and suppression hearings. She represented individuals charged with minor offenses and high-level violent crimes. Megan strives to provide compassionate and understanding representation to her clients, regardless of the nature of their charges. She is thrilled to bring her empathetic legal practice to Benjamin Law Firm, LLC – a firm dedicated to humanizing and advocating for those often demonized and overlooked by society.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys theater, speculative fiction, laughing with friends, journaling, creative writing, and playing piano (poorly). She is very close to her family, who love watching football and playing dominoes together. Her best friend is her adorable adopted dog, Winnie.