Key Takeaways
- Prominent DUI attorney Tad Morlan was arrested for driving while intoxicated in a shocking twist of irony.
- The veteran lawyer, known for his “Call Tad Morlan” ads, now faces the very charges he’s built his career defending.
- Morlan’s arrest sparks community surprise and social media mockery.
In an unexpected twist, longtime Springfield-based attorney Tad Kendall Morlan, known for specializing in DUI and personal injury law, was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on May 10, 2025, in Greene County.
According to public booking records, Morlan, age 60, was taken into custody by Greene County authorities and later released on bond.
The arrest has stirred surprise and irony in the community, given Morlan’s well-known legal focus on prosecuting drunk driving cases and defending clients facing similar charges.
A Seasoned Lawyer Caught On The Other Side Of The Law
Morlan has practiced law in Missouri since 1992, earning a reputation across Greene County and beyond for his aggressive representation in personal injury and DWI cases.
His catchy marketing slogan, “Call Tad Morlan — He Knows What to Do”, has long been familiar to locals through billboards, commercials, and radio ads.
Now, in a moment of dramatic irony, the veteran attorney finds himself accused of the very offense he often litigates.
On May 10, 2025, Tad Kendall Morlan, a 60-year-old white male, was arrested by Greene County authorities on a charge of Driving While Intoxicated.
Standing at 5’10” and weighing 180 pounds, Morlan has gray hair and blue eyes.
Moreover, the booking took place following his detention for a traffic-related offense.
Morlan has since bonded out of custody, and no trial date has yet been set. As with all suspects, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Public Reaction
The arrest has prompted a flurry of responses online, blending disbelief with sarcasm.
One person said,
“Ummmm… Tad Morlan was just arrested for drunk driving. 😳😳😳 He’s literally the attorney who goes after drunk drivers!!! 🤯🤯🤯”
Via Facebook
Another added,
“The ‘Call Tad Morlan, he knows what to do’ stuck in my head now 😂😂😂 Hell nah, hope he has a good lawyer 💀😄”
Via Facebook
The third mentioned,
“He was my lawyer when I had my DUI, hahah wth.”
Many commenters have noted the irony of the situation, given Morlan’s public stance against impaired driving.
A Deep Missouri Legacy
Tad Morlan comes from a long line of Missourians. His family has lived and farmed in Cedar County since the mid-1800s.
Born and raised in El Dorado Springs, he graduated in 1983.
He later studied Economics at Missouri State University before earning his law degree at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.
With nearly three decades of legal experience, Morlan has helped thousands of clients throughout Springfield and the surrounding counties, particularly in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and DWI defense.
As the legal process unfolds, many are watching closely to see how Morlan, now on the receiving end of a DWI charge, will respond.
No formal statements have been released by his law office as of yet.
