Winchester Criminal Lawyers

Overland Park Criminal Defense Attorney Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights Law enforcement and prosecutors in the Overland Park area are committed to reducing crime and in identifying and convicting those who are engaged in criminal activities. If you have been caught in the criminal justice system, you have real reasons to be nervous. Even an innocent individual can be convicted of a crime if they are not represented by a skilled criminal lawyer that knows how to fight back. If you have been charged with a crime it is absolutely critical that you contact a skilled Overland Park criminal defense attorney from...

Michael C. Duma began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor in the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office. At his time there, he developed a skill for litigation and held an impressive conviction record. While a county prosecutor, Michael not only was successful in litigating criminal cases at the trial level, but also gained extensive experience in perfecting appeals in the Kansas Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court.

Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Michael has developed a reputation as an aggressive lawyer who skillfully advocates for his clients.

Mr. Davies has extensive experience with defending the criminally accused including DUI, felony DUI, drug possession, felony possession with intent, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, robbery, burglary, and a multitude of other misdemeanors and felony charges. Mr. Davies is dedicated to defending the rights of the accused from the multiple felon to the first time violator. Mr. Davies’ trial experience and results has caused the National Trial Lawyers Association to name him as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Mr. Davies has experience handling high profile cases that receive national media attention and will combat the negative...

Christopher (Chris) Joseph is the Managing Member of Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC, where he chairs the firm’s criminal defense practice group. His practice involves criminal defense and civil litigation in federal and state courts across Kansas. Chris defends individuals facing federal criminal charges and high-level state felony charges and counsels individuals and businesses subject to government investigations. Chris also has ample experience litigating civil asset forfeiture matters.

The reasons I chose to be a Kansas criminal defense lawyer are difficult to put into words. It’s the feeling I get when I see somebody’s car pulled over and they watch helplessly as their property is searched. I wonder: was there a legitimate reason for the stop? Did they consent to the search? When I hear on the news that a suspect is taken into custody, my first thoughts are: How did they get to be a suspect in the first place? Will they be intimidated into surrendering their rights? Do they really understand the Miranda warning? What coercive interrogation tactics...

Overland Park criminal defense attorney Adam D. Stolte is a highly trained and experienced litigator committed to defending the rights of individuals accused of drunk driving and other crimes. It was during his time in the Navy working as a cryptologic technician that he realized his analytical and problem-solving skills would serve him well as an attorney. Since his graduation from the Washburn University School of Law, Mr. Stolte has his legal career fighting for the rights of individuals who have been accused of crimes in Kansas, with a focus on DUI cases. To meet with Mr. Stolte and discuss...

Facing a criminal charge is ALWAYS a serious matter requiring serious defense. My Overland Park, Kansas, criminal defense practice takes every case seriously. As an experienced Johnson County Criminal Defense lawyer, I know that even a misdemeanor can have a devastating effect upon your life. In my practice, there is no such thing as a simple criminal matter.

From DUI and Drug Charges to Vehicular Homicide, Involuntary Manslaughter and Premeditated Murder, in Municipal, State or Federal Court, I provide defense of all criminal matters in Johnson County, Kansas, and the entire Kansas City Metro Area

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Nick David opened the David Law Office in 2014 to devote his legal career to fighting for people who need someone on their side.

As a criminal defense attorney, Nick has represented clients on serious felony charges as well as misdemeanors including murder, rape, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, criminal possession of firearms, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, as well as drug offenses. On any given day, you may find Nick defending his clients throughout criminal justice process from trying cases to a jury, negotiating pleas, and preparing briefs for the Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court....

I have spent my career focusing on advocating for my clients in court and before administrative bodies. The main portion of my practice focuses on Criminal Law, however, I have put my litigation experience to use for government entities, landlords, and those going through family/domestic legal issues.

EDUCATION J.D. - Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, TX M.B.A. - Colorado Technical College, Colorado Springs, CO B.A. - Colorado State University, Pueblo, CO BAR ADMISSION Kansas Bar AWARDS National Academy Personal Injury Attorneys -Top Ten Under 40 (2017) PUBLICATIONS Criminal Justice Snapshot 2013..., ECI Legal & Social Policy (2013, Research Contribution). Focus on Justice...,ECI Legal & Social Policy (2014, Research/ Editing Contribution). "The Story of Professor Earl Lawrence Carl", Focus on Justice...,ECI Legal & Social Policy (2014, Research/ Editing Contribution). Texas Business Associations law book, (2014, PP&LLP Writing/Research Contribution). ...

I am a criminal defense attorney serving individuals in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area in both District and Municipal courts. Prior to founding his firm, I spent years as a civil litigator; serving clients from both plaintiff's counsel and defense counsel.

My primary focus deals with defending clients charged with offenses involving domestic battery, drug and gun offenses, illegal search and seizure, and white collar crimes. I am concerned with presenting his clients with all the information so that THEY may properly weigh all of their options. There is no compulsion to take a plea to terminate a...

Carey Fleske grew up in Great Bend, Kansas and graduated from Great Bend High School. He received his B.A. from the University of Kansas, and his J.D. from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. After he received his degree he began his legal career working for a small local firm handling criminal and civil litigation throughout the Kansas City Metro Area. After several years of working in Kansas City, Mr. Fleske had the opportunity to return to his hometown to work as an Assistant County Attorney for Barton County, Kansas. During his time as a Prosecutor he...

Brian Leininger has been practicing DUI defense in Johnson County, Kansas and throughout Kansas since 2001. Prior to that he was the General Counsel for the Kansas Highway Patrol, Special Assistant Attorney General, and Assistant District Attorney in Wyandotte County. Brian is a certified practitioner of and instructor for the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He is the only lawyer in Kansas to have completed the training to be a Drug Recognition Expert. In addition to typical DUI cases Brian handles drug DUIs and DUI-related batteries and homicides.

Johnson County criminal defense attorney Jerry Merrill is an experienced trial attorney who began his career as a judicial law clerk. As a former prosecutor, he has handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies. Jerry utilizes his insight into the way judges and prosecutors analyze cases as well as his trial experience to tirelessly pursue the best result for clients as a defense lawyer. He also substitutes for judges as a judge pro tem in the Johnson County District Court.

The Grover Law Firm offers clients the best of both worlds – He is an Attorney with extensive legal expertise, knowledge and experience combined with the personal attention and focus that only a small, hardworking firm can provide.

Patrick Lewis defends people accused of drug possession and sales, DUI, DWI, and violent crimes in Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas. He regularly practices in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, as well as municipal courts in Johnson County, Kansas, like Overland Park, Shawnee, Lenexa, Mission and Leawood. He has tried cases ranging from traffic tickets to murder. Patrick regularly defends people against charges of sex crimes, marijuana, and domestic battery.

I am an army veteran with a former career in finance. I studied law at Washburn and before going into private practice, I worked as a prosecutor at the Johnson County District Attorney's office. I represent Kansas individuals in criminal and family law cases.

When you need the support of a Kansas City DUI lawyer you can trust, you should take immediate action and come to the law firm of Paul W. Burmaster P.A. This law office has earned its highly-respected reputation and is just the place for you! Attorney Burmaster received his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is a member of the Johnson County Bar Association, the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense. Moreover, he has been admitted to the Missouri State Bar and the Kansas State Bar. He understands...

For nearly two decades, The Traffic Lawyers of Kopecky Law, P.A. have represented thousands of clients in various traffic matters ranging from speeding tickets to complicated DUI/DWI cases. Traffic law is our life and we spend most of our day in courts all across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. We have several offices in the Kansas City Metro Area and one in St. Louis where we meet clients. However, we do a significant amount of work with clients completely over the internet or over the phone. Our goal is to make it as easy on you as possible. We know our...

Casey Meek defends individuals facing municipal, state, and federal criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri. He represents clients in felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug and alcohol offenses, DUIs, property crimes, violent crimes, probation crimes, and expungements. His practice extends throughout the Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City metro areas.

Former Assistant District Attorney (Shawnee County, Kansas);
Former Assistant City Attorney (Topeka, Kansas)

Ms. Zigtema is a Kansas City native, attending Notre Dame de Sion High School. Ms. Zigtema graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC with a double major in International Business and Finance prior to obtaining her law degree from the University of Kansas. During her time at KU, Ms. Zigtema worked for the Johnson County District Attorney's Office gaining trial experience in the adult felony division . After graduation, Ms. Zigtema entered into private practice Ms. Zigtema's practice is primarily focused on criminal, traffic and juvenile defense at all levels, from investigation to the Kansas Supreme Court. Ms....

Criminal law attorney, Gary D. Stone, serves clients in the Kansas City, Kansas, metropolitan area and surrounding counties. As a former Assistant District Attorney who has practiced law since 1995, he has the background, skills, and proven trial record to handle your case.

Mr. Stone represents Kansas residents accused of any criminal offense in municipal and district court, and represents defendants from both Kansas and Missouri in federal court criminal and drug crimes cases. You can count on decisive and effective legal representation from Mr. Stone.

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Lindsey Erickson is a criminal defense attorney who assists individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors. Based in Overland Park, Lindsey defends clients throughout northeastern Kansas in cases involving drug crimes, property crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, and DUIs. In addition to representing adults charged under the Kansas Criminal Code, Lindsey has ample experience defending youths charged under the Kansas Juvenile Justice Code. She has served on the Johnson County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board since 2016.

Josh started out his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Johnson County, Kansas for nearly a decade. Throughout his career in the District Attorney's Office, Josh prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from DUI, domestic violence offenses, sex offenses, homicides and have conducted over 30 Jury Trials. Josh has never shied away from trial and will use that same drive and experience to obtain the best possible outcome with your case.

If you are searching for counsel to defend you in a criminal matter or to represent your interests in civil litigation, please contact me. In the 27 years I have been practicing, I have handled criminal matters ranging from minor traffic violations to serious State court felonies such as child rape and child murder, drug possession, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Aggravated Robbery, as well as a wide range of property crimes. Defending DUI drivers in municipal and State court is a large part of my practice, ranging from first-offenders to serious felony cases. In Federal court,...

Attorney John E. Harvell was born and raised in Johnson County, Kansas, where he currently practices criminal defense and serves as a judge in the city of Merriam. Mr. Harvell graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School before attending both Kansas State University and University of Kansas, graduating with honors with a degree in Sociology and Child Psychology. In 1989, he graduated from Washburn University School of Law and began his legal career trying over 25 DUI and other jury trials with the Sedgwick County District Attorneyâs office. Since that time, Attorney Harvellâs experience has been based out of Johnson County,...

I have primarily handled DUI cases in Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas Counties, and all of the cities in those counties, for over 25 years.

Carrie Parker defends individuals charged with white-collar offenses, serious drug offenses, and sex offenses in Kansas federal and state courts. She also handles civil matters such as government investigations, civil fraud, asset forfeiture, and disciplinary actions against judges and attorneys. A considerable portion of Carrie’s practice is devoted to persuasive writing. Her motions have resulted in the dismissal of criminal charges and civil claims, the suppression of evidence, and more favorable sentences for her clients. Her appellate briefing has contributed to reversed convictions, vacated sentences, and the preservation of advantageous rulings before the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme...

Although my practice focuses primarily on criminal/traffic defense, family/divorce law and wills and estates in Kansas, I have been practicing law in Kansas and Missouri for over 30 years and I can find you the right attorney and the legal help you need for nearly any matter.

I have lived in Lawrence since 1969 and have practiced law since 1987. I specialize in DUI/OUI/DWI defense and also offer legal representation for most criminal and traffic matters. I offer a free consultation in all legal matters.

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The Mathews Group, LC was founded by attorney Joshua T. Mathews. Mr. Mathews started his career as a Tax and Transactions attorney, but was quickly recruited into business and personal civil litigation. Mr. Mathews practices in areas from bankruptcy to federal criminal defense, (selected by the Department of Justice as a member of the CJA Panel). He opened The Mathews Group, LC because he fundamentally disagreed with many traditional legal practices, especially hourly billing, which in addition to creating a "blank check" for the attorney, dis-incentivized clients from communicating with their attorney about their legal issues. The Mathews...

Dwight D. Alexander, II Owner and Operator of The Alexander Law Firm, LLC Dwight is a competent and experienced attorney who created the Alexander law Firm, LLC with the client in mind. Dwight started his legal career as an intern in the Wyandotte County Unified Government Legal Department and the Kansas City, Kansas Municipal Court. During his time as an intern he crafted an idea to create a firm designed to foster a partnership with his clients to ensure that his services and his counsel created favorable results. Dwight still is apart of the Public Defenders office of...