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Kimberly Benjamin
also known as Kim Benjamin
About Kimberly
Biography
Kimberly Benjamin is the owner and founder of the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center and the Missouri Accident & Injury Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC in Kansas City and Belton, MO.
Kim has put together a team of lawyers who fight for their clients' rights, freedom, and livelihood. They work diligently to get the best results and are known to be aggressive warriors for their clients. Over 40 years combined legal experience, over 100 jury trials and over 300 bench trials among her team.
Kim is a trial lawyer who also helps clients who have experienced sexual harassment or unlawful discrimination at work. She is a fighter who wins 7 figure verdicts!
Kim is on the faculty of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, where she teaches lawyers all across the US how to conduct trial in crimnal and civil cases. She is also on the faculty of the National College of DUI Defense, where she teaches DWI/DUI defense attorneys all across the US. In addition, Kim is a frequent lecturer at seminars for The Missouri Bar, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, local DWI Defense organizations, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Missouri State Public Defender System.
Kim is the chair for the annual DWI seminar sponsored by the Missouri Bar and Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. This seminar is attended by lawyers from all over the state who care to learn about how to defend and win a DWI. Kim is on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) and served as the President in 2012-2013. She is also a member of the Missouri Society for Criminal Justice (DWI Defense organization), Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA) and the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA).
Kim attended the University of Missouri at Columbia and then law school in Washington, DC, at the George Washington University National Law Center. After working at the Pentagon for the US Department of Defense and the Federal Communications Commission, she returned to Missouri and worked for the Missouri State Public Defender System where she was promoted to manage an office as the District Defender. After 6 years as a public defender, Kim returned to her hometown of Harrisonville, Missouri and opened her own law practice. In 2011, the law firm was relocated to Belton, Missouri, where the firm is growing and currently focuses on civil and criminal law.
In 2016 the Governor of Missouri appointed Kim to be on the Missouri Ethics Commission and it is her honor to serve her community in this appointment. Kim also volunteers her time to assist teenagers in the Cass County Youth Court program, where high school students act as lawyers and judges to handle minor juvenile law violations in the community.
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Licensed in Missouri for 29 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, LLC
8427 Clint Drive, Belton, MO, 64012
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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Dawn | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Kim Benjamin is the sweetest and the best attorney around.
Kim Benjamin is super nice and a awesome Attorney. I would recommend her to anyone. I called her and explained my situation and she was on top of it right away. She gets things done for you. I hired Kim just in case I needed her to back me up on a murder that I had no part of. She is well worth the m...
Posted by Blaine | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best there is
I was facing a serious dui charge and the penalties were harsh. It was a long road and at times I wanted to quit fighting and Kim asked me to let her keep fighting for me. It’s hard to trust someone when it’s your life on the line but I did and it was the best choice I could’ve made. She got my charg...
Posted by Ronnie | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Not Guilty
My case started 2.5 years ago - hearings - continuences - motions filed - it ended in a two day trial where I was found not guilty on all charges - Kim was brilliant - she is by far the best DUI attorney in the Midwest - she is not someone you consider she is someone you hire - my family is forever g...
Posted by Roy | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Looking at 30 years!
My back was against the wall. Then I met Kim. She fought for me the whole way. Such a great attorney! She knows her stuff! The state of Missouri dismissed my case and we never even had to go to court. Thank you so much Kim.
Kimberly Benjamin
Replied last July 11, 2018Thank you so much, Roy. I’ll never forget your case. You should have never been charged and I wasn’t going to let the government scare you into a plea. I know facing 30 years is scary, and you, my friend, were very courageous to stand firm with me. Best wishes, Kim
Posted by Bonita | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mrs.
Who do you hire when you are scared about your or your son or daughter's future? Where do you go for help? With so many lawyers to choose from, who will be the one to fight for our son? The answer to all of these questions is Kimberly Benjamin hands down. When our only son got into trouble, I ad...
Kimberly Benjamin
Replied last July 11, 2018Beth, thank you so much for such a beautiful and heartfelt statement. It was a long haul, but I’m so glad there was such a great ending to the case. And I, too, am very proud of your son. He did all the hard work to turn his life around. Best wishes, Kim
Kimberly Benjamin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kim is one of the best DWI and criminal defense lawyers in the state of Missouri. I would not hesitate to send a friend or family member to her for representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is a master trial attorney. She is the "go to" expert for many attorneys and is on staff at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College. You would be hard pressed to find a more experienced, passionate and successful trial attorney. I learn from her every day."
"I absolutely recommend Kim to anyone in need of criminal defense. Kim is a dedicated warrior who truly cares and fights for her clients. I have known Kim since 2000 and teach with her at Trial Lawyers College. I have seen her teach students which shows a lot about a person. She is creative, passionate and hard working. I have seen her speak to a room of 200 attorneys with confidence and control. I know she is same way in a courtroom. If I was ever in need of a criminal defense lawyer, I would hire Kim in a heartbeat."
"Highly skilled attorney who has a strong reputation for winning jury trials. Teaches other criminal defense attorneys how to practice criminal defense law."
"Kim is a well respected member of the legal community and is known for getting excellent results for her clients."
"Kim and I both started the practice of law at the same time. We were on opposite sides of many cases. Kim is an impressive trial attorney and advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is one of the most dedicated, passionate and exhaustive attorneys I have seen. She works tirelessly for her clients, which is why I refer her to any clients for whom I later need a trial lawyer!"
"Outstanding trial attorney. I fully endorse her for all matters criminal defense!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kim is well known and highly respected in the areas of criminal defense and DWI in Missouri. She does speaking engagements and trainings on these areas of practice for other attorneys. I recommend calling her and I endorse her abilities to fight your charges!"
"I highly recommend Kim to anyone seeking legal advice. Kim is an incredibly knowledgeable, skillful trial attorney, as well as a wonderful mentor, friend, and person. Not only would I not hesitate to refer anyone to her, I also would not - and do not - hesitate to contact Kim myself for advice and assistance in handling a legal matter for my own clients. You shouldn't hesitate to contact her either."
"Kim's knowledge of telling juries a client's story is second to none. Together, Kim's knowledge and abilities at trial provide an all-star representation for her clients."
"Kim is a brilliant and charismatic criminal defense lawyer whose courtroom skills are peerless. AT the Trial Lawyers' College I learned immensely as one of her students innovation in trial techniques. She is truly a leader of national importance in her field. Her record of success in the courtroom is matched only in her generous sharing of her knowledge and insight."
"Kim is one of the bright stars among the DWI defense attorneys in this State. She is knowledgable, exerienced and fearless. That's the kind of lawyer you need when you are facing a serious criminal charge for DWI or worse. Carl M. Ward, St. Louis area DWI Defense Lawyer"
Experience
Honors
2019
President’s Award for Distinguished Service, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2018
Women’s Justice Award, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Atticus Finch Award, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner & Founder, Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC
1996 - 2002
District Defender, Missouri Public Defender
Associations
2016 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseFaculty Member
2016 - Present
Missouri Ethics CommissionCommission Member
2012 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense LawyersChair, DWI Defense Committee
2009 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeFaculty Member
2006 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPast President & Board Member
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
Cass County Bar Association
Board Member & Committee Chairperson
Sample of Legal Cases
50+ DWIs amended, dismissed or not guilty in past 5 years
DWI with a breath test above a .08 and a CDL
Not guilty & won the drivers license hearing
Child abuse for spanking
Not guilty
Felony DWI
Not guilty
Shaken baby case
Not guilty
Child sex abuse
Dismissals
Education
2000
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
1996
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Missouri, Columbia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
MACDL, Voir Dire for Trial Lawyers
Jury Selection
2017
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Opening Statements
2017
Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar
Administrative & Civil Proceedings in DWI Defense
2016
Nat’l College of DUI Defense - Serious Science - Drugs in Blood Testing
DUI Defense & Trial Skills
2016
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Trial Skills
2016
Defense of the Damned at the Trial Lawyers College
Trial Skills
2016
Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar
Voir Dire - Selecting a Jury
2015
Missouri Bar, Basics of Defending DWIs
Defending DWI Cases
2013
Public Defender Annual Meeting
Handling Drivers License Cases
2012
National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center, Defending Sex Cases
Defending a High Profile Sex Case
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I go to jail for going to court on a no tag ticket ?
24 Jul 2017
Q&A
Can the judge extend my probation or violate me after they already filed a final case summary report?
19 Jul 2017
Q&A
Do i still get a settlement in a car accident if the other person insurance coverage is not enough to cover medical bills?
11 Jul 2017