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    239 criminal defense lawyers serve Independence, MO. Compare the best based on 1087+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Jackson County are listed below.

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    Anthony Michael Totta

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    Anthony Michael Totta

    5.03 reviews
    Totta Law Offices, LLC
    19049 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have 22 plus years worth of experience and pride myself in being able to give clients a valid and professional opinion regarding what they can reasonably expect to happen in their case. While no attorney can guarantee an outcome, my experience a...
    Rating:  8.8
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    John Patrick Burnett

    John Patrick Burnett

    5.033 reviews
    Burnett Law Offices LLC
    201 North Spring St, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I have been practicing law since 1978. From 2002 to 2010 I also served in the Missouri House of Representatives. I helped write the DWI laws that are now in effect in Missouri. I was recognized and given an award by the Missouri Association of Tri...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Shahzad Nasim Ghafoor

    Shahzad Nasim Ghafoor

    4.47 reviews
    Ghafoor Cook Ellis, LLC
    136 E Walnut Street, Suite 300, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Shahzad is a founding partner of Ghafoor Cook Ellis, LLC. He has 20 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Prior to establishing Ghafoor Cook Ellis, LLC, Shahzad worked in the field of international tax, and M&A. He is licensed to practice ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Daniel Gabriele

    Daniel Gabriele

    5.04 reviews
    Gabriele Law Firm, LLC
    317 W. Kansas Ave., Ste. A., Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Daniel Gabriele of Gabriele Law Firm, LLC is an attorney that specializes in Traffic Tickets, Traffic Violations and Criminal Defense. His office is located on the Independence Square in Independence Missouri. Gabriele Law Firm, LLC serves Indepen...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Russell L Powell

    Russell L Powell

    4.511 reviews
    Russell L. Powell
    300 S. LIBERTY, INDEPENDENCE, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: We are committed to your well-being and the well-being of our community. Our office is designed to put you at ease. We work with you in a respectful and responsive manner and have the legal skills, experience and depth to provide effective legal s...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Lindsey Marie Van Fleet

    Lindsey Marie Van Fleet

    4.88 reviews
    Law Offices of Larry S. Buccero LLC
    14801 E. 42nd Street South, Suite 1500, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Lindsey VanFleet has devoted the vast majority of her practice to helping families, whether through a divorce, modification, child support, paternity, end-of-life preparations, or other legal matters. Her practice is focused in family law, traffic...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Andrea Marie Welch

    Andrea Marie Welch

    5.01 review
    Welch, Martin & Albano, L.L.C.
    311 W. Kansas, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Abuse and more
    Review: "Mrs Welch is a very honest and hard working attorney. Would hire her for her services again. She will do what she says' Done a excellent job dealing with a very unethical county. Very good Lawyer. Highly recommend!"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Cameron Heath Jones Cooper

    Cameron Heath Jones Cooper

    5.01 review
    201 N Spring St, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I'm a lifelong Missourian and proud Kansas Citian, a Mizzou Tiger and a UMKC Roo. My wife and I have kids in public school, where I volunteer. You should know that law is my second career, so I know the difference between the "real" and the "theor...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Taylor Baird Sloan

    Taylor Baird Sloan

    5.01 review
    Sloan Law Office, LLC
    19049 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Taylor handled several cases for me in Blue Springs and Independence. In Independence I only had to pay court costs and a few prior fines and got my charge dropped. And Blue Springs I was able to avoid jail time. Taylor always answered my calls an..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Michael Chester McIntosh

    Michael Chester McIntosh

    3.02 reviews
    Schaffer Mcintosh & Effertz, PC
    14701 E 42nd St S, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "He took my brothers case at last moment. He dominated and had the ex parte against my brother thrown out. He did an amazing job with only a few hours to prep before going to court.. Highly recommend him.."
    Rating:  8.0
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    William Wright Lentz

    William Wright Lentz

    5.01 review
    Lentz William Attorney at Law
    222 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Mr. Lentz has represented myself and members of my family and I am extremely pleased with his professionalism. Excellent value as well."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Daniel J. Kennedy

    Daniel J. Kennedy

    5.01 review
    Kennedy Law, LLC
    201 N. Spring Street, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Meet Dan Kennedy, a husband and a father of two little girls. A passionate supporter of the Royals and Chiefs, Dan grew up in Eastern Kansas, where he went to college, met his wife, built lifelong friendships and learned hard lessons. He chose a c...
    Rating:  8.5
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    William Karl Jennings

    William Karl Jennings

    5.02 reviews
    William Karl Jennings, Attorney
    201 North Spring Street, Spring Street Law Building, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I met Karl Jennings in a courtroom probably 25 years ago as he sat next to me he advised me that I was getting sent up the river and at that point he became my lawyer. I appreciate him a great deal and would recommend his service to anyone! Thank ..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Kelli Dawn Wulff

    Kelli Dawn Wulff

    4.323 reviews
    The Law Offices of Kelli D. Wulff, LLC
    4200 Little Blue Parkway, Suite 680, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Review: "Kelli got me what I asked for. My divorce was settled in a short amount time. Overall I was pleased."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Lawrence F Gepford

    Lawrence F Gepford

    5.01 review
    Gepford Law Group LC
    300 S. Liberty, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Class Action and more
    Bio: Rick practices in the areas of negligence and injury cases, business litigation, insurance and workers compensation. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases representing parties in wrongful death and injuries from truck wrecks, car crashes, ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Brandi Jo Morris

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    Brandi Jo Morris

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    Law Office of Brandi Morris LLC
    19049 E Valley View Pkwy, STE B, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Thomas Richard Bellmann

    Thomas Richard Bellmann

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    Bookmark Law Offices of Thomas R. Bellmann, P.C.
    311 W. Kansas Street, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  6.9
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    David Bell

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    David Bell

    5.0106 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Kansas City)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Helping good people navigate through a bad situation, David brings decades of experience to achieve the best outcomes. Don't wait, call for an initial consultation today.
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Allen Thomason

    Mark Allen Thomason

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    Law Office of Mark Thomason LLC
    Po Box 3172, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Philip Andrew Levota

    Philip Andrew Levota

    5.01 review
    The Law Offices of Phil LeVota, LLC
    12401 E. 43rd Street, Suite 201, P.O. Box 3314, Independence, MO
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government, Election Campaigns & Political Law and more
    Review: "Prepared us for possible outcomes. Organized, methodical and provided a balance of fairness in negotiations with the other party. Our case was settled largely in part to the due dilligence Mr. LeVota provided."
    Rating:  7.0
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