Dakota, originally from Terre Haute, IN, graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Criminology from Indiana State University. Prior to attending Nashville School of Law, Dakota worked as a police officer with the Metro Nashville Police Department. While attending Nashville School of Law, Dakota worked as a law clerk in the Fourth Circuit Court of Davidson County, which is a primarily family law court. Following law school graduation, Dakota was hired by the Knox County District Attorney’s office.
Dakota is married to his wife, Laura, and has one daughter. He enjoys hunting, motorcycles and Green Bay Packers football.
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