Excelsior Springs Criminal Lawyers

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Louis Angles
Excelsior Springs, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(816) 630-0305 1902 W Jesse James Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family
Eric Arthur Sokol
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Eric Arthur Sokol
Kearney, MO Criminal Law Attorney
(816) 533-5699 709 East 16th Street
Kearney, MO 64060
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
Eric was born in Saint Joseph, MO. His father, Ronald M. Sokol, was a St. Joe attorney for decades who successfully argued a U.S. Supreme Court case while in his twenties (Wilwording v. Swenson). At six, Eric moved to the Parkville area of Kansas City and later graduated Park Hill High School as one of multiple valedictorians. Eric graduated with an associate degree in paralegal studies from Drury University in 2015. He then worked for years as a paralegal for Springfield-area law firms offering services including personal injury plaintiff representation, family law, criminal defense, traffic citations, bankruptcy, worker’s compensation, business...
Timothy M Starosta
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Timothy M Starosta
Liberty, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(816) 399-5733 118 N. Conistor Lane, Suite B #317
Liberty, MO 64068
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Tulsa College of Law
The Starosta Law Firm, LLC is dedicated to representing clients with aggressive and effective representation. For a free, no-obligation consultation, please call 816-399-5733.
Troy Jonathan Leavitt
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Troy Jonathan Leavitt
Blue Springs, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(816) 228-6000 1500 N.W. 7 Highway, Ste 300
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Tory Leavitt Attorney is skilled in Criminal defense, Divorce, & Family Law. With over 12 years of prosecutor experience in Jackson County, Missouri, Troy Leavitt Attorney has the knowledge and trial skills to be a hard-hitting advocate on your side. From traffic violations, DUI/DWI, drug cases, and other criminal matters to all domestic matters including divorce, modifications, paternity, orders of protection, or any other matters, Troy Leavitt attorney has the experience and will devote the time necessary to zealously protect your rights and strives to keep you informed of all stages of your case and care about you making...
James P. Deffet
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James P. Deffet
Smithville, MO Criminal Law Attorney
(816) 532-2345 212 W. Main Street
Smithville, MO 64089
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Drake University Law School
Timothy J Murphy
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Timothy J Murphy
Liberty, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(913) 209-3967 UMB Bank Building
1 Victory Drive, Suite 205
Liberty, MO 64068
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Timothy J. Murphy joined The Murphy Law Firm in 2003 after graduating from University of Missouri, Kansas City, where here was on the dean's list multiple times. Prior to Law School, he served in the offices of Senator Christopher Bond and Senator and former Attorney General John Ashcroft. Tim Murphy is the only member of The Murphy Law who has been admitted to practice law in both the State of Missouri and the State of Kansas. His practice includes personal injury, domestic litigation, criminal defense, including DWI's and DUI's and traffic tickets, speeding tickets, driving while suspended, collection, wills and trusts, business...
Andrew Roffmann
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Andrew Roffmann
Liberty, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(816) 781-5728 11 E. Kansas Street
Liberty, MO 64068
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City
J Michael Murphy
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J Michael Murphy
Liberty, MO Criminal Law Attorney
(816) 781-8587 UMB Bank Building
1 Victory Drive, Suite 205
Liberty, MO 64068
Criminal, DWI, Elder and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City
. Michael Murphy founded The Murphy Law Firm as a solo practitioner in 1972. He was joined by his sons Mark J. Murphy in 2000, and Timothy J. Murphy in 2003. He is a former Clay County, Missouri, Assistant Prosecutor, former City of Liberty Prosecutor, and former Judge for the City of Pleasant Valley before serving as its City Attorney and Prosecutor. To date, he has litigated more the 50 jury trials to verdict. He has argued cases at every court level, including the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Supreme Court of Kansas. Mike Murphy's legal roots run deep, as...
Joseph Francis O'Hara
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Joseph Francis O'Hara
Independence, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
(816) 836-1112 411 West Maple Avenue, Suite C
Independence, MO 64050
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Eric Eugene Vernon
Liberty, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(816) 842-1102 11 East Kansas St
Liberty, MO 64068
Criminal
Caroline Carnes Gnefkow
Independence, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(816) 836-0427 400 W Kansas Ave
Independence, MO 64050
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
David Edward Pettyjohn
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(816) 452-1800 5600 NE Antioch Rd
Kansas City, MO 64119
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Real Estate
Carrie Sue Genisio
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
(816) 453-2240 8817 NE 75th St
Kansas City, MO 64158
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Estate Planning
Farrell Douglas Hockemeier
Richmond, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(816) 776-6443 117 West Main
Richmond, MO 64085-1711
Criminal and Personal Injury
Shahzad Ghafoor
Independence, MO Criminal Law Attorney
(888) 318-0068 136 East Walnut Street, Suite 300
Independence, MO 64050
Criminal
Jay Still
Independence, MO Criminal Law Attorney
(816) 252-3577 222 W Maple Ave
Independence, MO 64050
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
David Andrew Lunceford
Independence, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(816) 833-5800 114 S Main St
Independence, MO 64050
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Employment
Ross Nigro
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Ross Nigro
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(816) 753-4830 606 W. 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Ross C. Nigro, Jr., graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History. Mr. Nigro obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, Kansas City - School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Nigro worked as a law clerk with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri in Jackson County, Missouri. Mr. Nigro then went on to work as an Assistant Jackson County Counselor handling county prosecutions and civil rights violations. Since 1997, Mr. Nigro has been in private practice, where he has concentrated his practice in the criminal...
Richard C Simons
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Richard C Simons
North Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(816) 287-3787 2005 Burlington Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Born in Kansas City, Missouri
Raised in Richmond and Kearney, Missouri
Graduated Suma Cum Laude from William Jewel College in Liberty Missouri
Graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City-School of law
Numerous Dean’s List and Honors in Academic Career
Multiple Awards
Practicing law for over 10 years
Licensed in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Regional Kansas City, Missouri attorney; situated in historic “Rockhill Ridge” Brookside community specialized in amending traffic tickets in the Kansas City, Missouri Metropolitan area
Kevin P Wichman
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Kevin P Wichman
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(816) 787-1529 1001 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Ave Maria School of Law
It is a privilege and a passion for me to serve clients throughout the Kansas City metro who deserve thorough and principled legal representation for criminal defense and traffic matters. People make mistakes. Whether they are charged with drugs, violent crimes, traffic tickets or a DUI, they still deserve proper representation in an often confusing legal system. The Kansas City metro is home to multiple courts, cities, counties, state, and federal jurisdictions. Knowing these systems well helps me to help clients effectively. Through my firm, The Wichman Law Firm with offices in Kansas City,...
Christopher Fink
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Christopher Fink
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(816) 505-1111 5555 NW Barry Road, Suite A
Kansas City, MO 64154
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri School of Law
Chris has enjoyed the solo practice of law for more than 25 years. Over that span, Chris has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems, including divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, personal injury settlements, paternity actions, collections matters, and many more. Chris practices in the Kansas City area serving Platte, Clay, Jackson and other surrounding counties. Chris resides in Platte County with his 4 children. Growing up on corn and soybean row crop farm outside of Oregon, Missouri, Chris learned the value of hard work and small town values. A graduate of South Holt...
Brandan Davies
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Brandan Davies
(913) 451-9500 400 SW Longview Blvd
Suite 220
Lee's Summit,, MO 64081
Lee's Summit,, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal and DWI
University of Tulsa College of Law
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...
Amber Geib
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Amber Geib
Lees Summit, MO Criminal Law Lawyer
(816) 908-9676 4971 NE Goodview Circle
Suite B
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri School of Law
Amber is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law where she graduated six months early at the top of her class with a Family Law emphasis.

During law school, Amber received the coveted induction into Phi Delta Phi legal honor society and made the Dean's list every semester.

While still in law school, Amber gained early litigation experience as an attorney for the Child and Family Services Clinic and Guardian ad Litem Clinic. During law school, Amber also obtained additional litigation experience clerking for a group of general practice attorneys and gained invaluable...
Preston L Jones
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Preston L Jones
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(816) 873-5534 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy
Second Floor
Kansas City, MO 64116
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
SMU Dedman School of Law
I practice criminal defense, and immigration law. I represent criminal defendants in cases at the state and federal level involving DWI, assault, drug offenses, theft, and sexual offenses. My expertise encompasses all areas of immigration law, with special focus on deportation defense, family immigration, appeals and federal court litigation.

I am highly experienced in counseling immigrants and criminal defense attorneys about the immigration consequences of criminal activity. This sets me apart from most criminal defense attorneys, who have a very limited understanding of the immigration consequences for their clients.

Christopher Joseph
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Christopher Joseph
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(816) 673-3900 926 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and White Collar Crime
University of Kansas
Mr. Joseph represents individuals and businesses during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in federal and state courts. He also represents businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, primarily in federal court. He leads the firm’s criminal and civil asset forfeiture practice groups.

Mr. Joseph received his juris doctorate in 2000 from the University of Kansas School of Law. He was invited to membership in the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. Mr. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Tamara Putnam
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Tamara Putnam
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(816) 531-2211 4218 Roanoke Road
Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64111
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Washburn University School of Law
Tamara has focused her practice on criminal defense and serious personal injury her entire career. She has handled countless felonies charges in State Court as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense counsel. She also focuses her practice on litigation of serious personal injury accidents. Tamara has a fierce reputation as an outstanding advocate excelling in both criminal defense and personal injury.
Kim Benjamin
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Kim Benjamin
Belton, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(816) 322-8008 8427 Clint DRive
Belton, MO 64012
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DWI, Employment and Traffic Tickets
The George Washington University Law School
As the owner of the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, I manage an amazing team of lawyers who focus on criminal and DWI defense, while also collaborating with a team of lawyers on personal injury and nursing home abuse and neglect cases.

I have extensive trial experience with more than 200 trials, including dozens of jury trials, and have not lost a trial in over 10 years. I enjoy mentoring and training other lawyers in trial skills - those on the team at Benjamin Law Firm in addition to lawyers across...
Ross Myers
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Ross Myers
Lee's Summit, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(816) 251-4540 200 NE Missouri Road
Suite 200
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Brandon Kane
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Brandon Kane
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(816) 229-2708 1100 Main St.
Suite 2820
Kansas City, MO 64105
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Kansas School of Law
Brandon Kane is the principal member of the Kane Law Office, LLC, located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Kane is an award-winning lawyer with nearly 15 years of legal experience, including significant experience with all types of criminal law and corporate law.

Brandon obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law, where he was an Editor on the Kansas Law Review, a top 10% graduate, a Graduate Teaching Assistant for several Business Law classes, and a National Moot Court winner. He also participated in various volunteer legal assistance and tax programs, and received numerous CALI...
Edward K Fehlig Jr.
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Edward K Fehlig Jr.
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(816) 974-7134 1301 Oak Street
Suite 521
Kansas City, MO 64106
Free ConsultationCriminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Edward K. Fehlig, Jr. has extensive experience in criminal law and a broad range of legal issues. He is licensed to practice law in Texas (2001) and in Missouri (2002). He is fluent in Spanish and French; having lived in Spain, France and Mexico. He has worked in St. Louis, New York City and Cape Girardeau. He also taught a legal course at a university in El Salvador. He attended St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he graduated at the top ten percent of his class, wrote for the school's law...
Joani Harshman
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Joani Harshman
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(816) 673-7570 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy
Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64116
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Bankruptcy, Cannabis Law and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

Providing Legal Services in Compliance with Missouri's new Medical Cannabis Law and Regulations.

It’s a historical time in our country as Missouri became the 33rd state to legalize medical cannabis. We are proud to play an important role in the implementation of Article XIV the way Missouri voters intended…ensuring Patients’ Right to Access Medical Cannabis.

Amendment 2 passed by an overwhelming 65% of the voters in November 2018 making Missouri the 33rd state to legalize medicinal use. As advocates for patient access to medicinal cannabis, we have been involved from the beginning by participating in the historic public forums, industry events, educating...
J. Denise Carter
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J. Denise Carter
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
(816) 898-8856 4218 Roanoke Road
Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64111
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Denise has focused on criminal defense, traffic tickets and serious personal injury cases her entire career. She has handled countless felonies, misdemeanors and traffic tickets along with serious personal injury accidents. She has a solid reputation as an outstanding and approachable advocate excelling in both criminal defense and serious personal injury. Denise takes great pride in working hard to achieve the best results possible for her clients.
Suzanne Hale Robinson
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Suzanne Hale Robinson
(913) 709-1788 511 Delaware Ave.
Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64105
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfKansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Kansas School of Law
Suzanne Hale Robinson leads Hale Robinson & Robinson LLC’s domestic litigation team, practicing domestic law and personal injury. Suzanne has lived in the Kansas City area for over 30 years and has developed a deep connection with the community and its residents. Suzanne represents clients in multiple areas of domestic law. From a simple divorce to a complex child custody dispute to negotiating a high net-worth asset distribution, Suzanne has the experience and ability to help get your case resolved. Suzanne also represents clients in personal injury cases. Taking on insurance companies and getting clients life changing results is one of...
Christopher Kopecky
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Christopher Kopecky
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(816) 268-8886 435 Nichols Road, Ste 200
Kansas City, MO 64112
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Insurance Claims
Saint Louis University School of Law
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...
Michael R Taylor
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Michael R Taylor
Lee's Summit, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(816) 287-2456 211 NW Executive Way
Suite G
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Michael Taylor is a premier criminal defense attorney, defending your rights in criminal cases in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area and surrounding counties. As a former prosecuting attorney with almost 30 years of experience, Michael is knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal prosecution and uses that insight to the benefit of his clients. Michael utilizes his extensive knowledge to defend clients accused of DUI/DWI, Sex Crimes, Drug Offenses, Possession, Traffic, Homicide, and other crimes.
Mr. Christopher S Yotz
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Mr. Christopher S Yotz
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(816) 822-3625 606 W. 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City
I received my B.A. Criminal Justice from UMKC in 1997 and my Law Degree from UMKC in 1999. I received my bar license in Missouri the same year and my Kansas bar license in 2000. I have been in practice for over 14 years in the Kansas City area. I have been helping people accused of DUI, DWI, Traffic and Criminal offenses in both states during my entire time in practice. In my practice I stress client communication and counseling. I insist that my clients have the opportunity to speak directly to me as much as necessary so that they are...
Jeffrey Alan Gedbaw
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Jeffrey Alan Gedbaw
Lee's Summit, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(816) 379-5329 618 SE 4th St Ste 204
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Divorce
University of Nebraska College of Law
Ryan F Kaiser
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Ryan F Kaiser
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(816) 645-5799 606 W 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Criminal, Family, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law
Based in Kansas City, the Kaiser Law Office is a criminal defense and family law firm representing clients across Missouri & Kansas.
Cecil D. Williams
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Cecil D. Williams
Kansas City, MO Criminal Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(816) 842-3245 1150 Grand Blvd Suite 2
Kansas City, MO 64106
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
As a defense attorney serving clients in Missouri criminal courts for more than 35 years, it's possible I've helped nearly 100,000 people. There are days when I'm running among 4 or 5 clients in front of several different judges.

To read more about my experience check out the KANSAS CITY STAR articles below my summary.

My philosophy is to FIND THE BEST LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS for my clients facing a wide range of charges including:
? DUI/DWI
? Traffic Violations
? Drug Possession
? Domestic Violence
? Sex Crimes
? Disorderly Conduct
? Assault
? Theft
? Underage Driving
? Vehicle Accidents

My office is particularly skilled at helping clients who have suspended...
Mark A Campbell
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Mark A Campbell
Plattsburg, MO Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
(816) 592-5175 104 E. Maple Street
Plattsburg, MO 64477
Criminal, DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Washburn University School of Law
I'm a licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas. My general practice firm includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, workers compensation, probate, real estate, landlord-tenant, estate planning, etc. I serve most counties in Northwest Missouri including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Ray, Clinton, Caldwell, Daviess, Livingston, DeKalb, Buchanan, Andrew, Holt, Atchison, Worth, Nodaway, Gentry, and Harrison.
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