John Patrick Burnett

John Patrick Burnett

also known as John Burnett, State Rep. John Burnett

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 47 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Independence, MO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

201 North Spring St, Independence, MO

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 45%

Represented hundreds of drivers charged with alcohol offenses. From first offenses to multiple felony cases. Experienced in breathalyzer refusal as well as administrative suspension. Served in MO House during the recent revisions to State Law about DWIs.

48 years | 999 cases

45%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 35%

Traffic court practice since 1978 in all the traffic courts in the Metro KC Area.

48 years | 9,999 cases

35%
Criminal Defense 20%

48 years | 999 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 47 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1978

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Burnett Law Offices LLC

201 North Spring St, Independence, MO, 64050

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John Patrick Burnett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Carl | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best legal service

I've had my fair share of interactions with a variety of lawyers and there are very few of them that have impressed me with their dedication and determination to go the extra mile to serve their clients. I must say John Burnett was one of those very few attorneys. I reached out to him a week before t...o schedule an appointment and he responded promptly. John provided us right away with the information and guidance we needed for our two DUI cases. He went the extra mile and worked as a team with our immigration lawyer to ensure my wife and I had the best possible chance to have a successful case. What really stood out to me the most was John's transparency, honesty and expertise. He is not in to take your money, he actually takes the time to build a rapport with his clients and provide them the best service possible.

Posted by Jonathan Walker | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Made my case painless

Recently, I got a DUI. A lot of stuff comes your way and it seems almost unbearable. I talked to about fifteen different lawyers before finally coming across John. He is a constant professional. He's not going to lecture you on your decisions, he is there to help you through a very confusing and time... consuming process, where if you don't know what you're doing, you can end up paying a much worse punishment than you deserve. John made the legal proceedings of my DUI so painless and easy, that it actually helped me get my life back on track faster. I would recommend him to anyone in a similar situation to the one I am now coming out of. In fact, I already have.

Posted by Jessica | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Really grateful and pleased!

My husband was pulled over and given a DUI for prescription medication for making a moving violation due to a medical diagnosis called Prion Disease. John Burnett made every effort on our behalf to defend my husband and ultimately was able to get the entire case dismissed. We are so grateful for the ...prompt response, immediate assistance and guidance John provided us and cannot thank him enough for his relentless work in ensuring dismissal. In six months, we barely had to lift a finger and was provided regular and ongoing updates as needed. We never even had to appear in court. It was the most distressing experience for my husband to get this untenable violation, however, John did a superior job of defending my husband and making us feel we were in the most secure hands. We are so pleased with his hard work in ensuring the prosecution drop the case and provided the needed justice we felt my husband deserved.

Posted by Allison | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Positive experience

My experience with John Burnett was a very positive one. I talked with him about my Dui case and he gave me great advice about my situation before I even hired him. He made the process smooth and easy. He answered any questions that I had promptly and handled my case in a matter of a few weeks. I mus...t say I am extremely satisfied with the outcome and cannot thank John enough. I will definitely seek John’s help in the future.

Posted by George | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I truly appreciate the efforts!

From our first phone call John instilled confidence in me when I was feeling the most frightened and hopeless. As this was my first dui, I appreciated having someone to walk me though every piece of paperwork and meeting so that I didn't miss anything or let the state take advantage of my unknowingne...ss. He was honest and always available answer my questions. His approach is to not just to attempt to fight down the charges against you with technicalities, but to show the court that your character has improved because of this event. I very quickly felt like I was in good hands. I truly appreciate all his work and dedication from bottom of my heart.

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John Patrick Burnett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cameron Cooper

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John has a few decades of experience in criminal defense, DWI, and traffic matters. He knows how to get results in all state and municipal courts in the Kansas City area. If you talk to John about your problem, he absolutely will know what you need. He and I have worked opposite each other on DWI matters, but now work cooperatively on the same side, so now I have a greater understanding of the depth of experience that he brings to the table, and exactly why everyone in the area respects him so highly. I have never met anyone who knows him who couldn’t say good things about him. You want John on your case."

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Joshua Dale

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an exceptional lawyer. I would trust him with my own legal needs."

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David Hinken

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent attorney and a wealth of DWI and Traffic knowledge."

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Howard Hoyt

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know John for thirty years or so. He knows his way around the courtroom. He knows prosecutors as well. He knows how to practice law."

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Paemon Aramjoo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of meeting John while handling a municipal court matter. He took the time to help answer questions and ensure that there was no confusion. I can only imagine that he would do the same for all his clients."

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J. Denise Carter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.john is well respected and competent attorney."

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Nicholas Dudley

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is the best lawyer on all types of municipal cases in the city. He has mentored me from the beginning of my career, and his advice has proven invaluable to me and his clients over the years."

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Susan Bond

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John professionally for many years. He is well known and highly respected in the legal community, he is an excellent attorney and involved in bettering the community as well as the legal field. John is an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend him and his team."

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Paul Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a seasoned criminal defense attorney. He is knowledgeable and understands the system."

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James Bell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. not only does john get great results on dwi cases but he also handles all types of traffic matter will excellent results. he is also an accomplished personal injury lawyer."

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John Boyd

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a friend of our office and is one of the most giving and generous lawyers I have had the personal pleasure of meeting. His time serving in the Missouri Legislature was an invaluable service to all Missourians, and he is a veteran of the armed services as well. I am proud to call him a friend and colleague."

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Paul Evans

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Robert Clarke

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Missouri for 2018, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Lead Counsel Rating in Drunk Driving Defense, Lead Counsel

2007

Champion of Justice, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Burnett Law Offices LLC

2010 - 2014

Partner, Burnett Evans Banks, LLC

2002 - 2011

State Representative, Missouri House of Representatives

Associations

1981 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1980 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

1978 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1978 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Carol Mann v NFI

Six figure settlement during appeal

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Education

1978

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Missouri, Kansas City

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Penn Valley Community College

Speaking Engagements

2017

Missouri State Bar Association

Legislative Update

2016

Missouri State Bar Association

Missouri Bar Legislative Update

Publications

2007

Languages

English

Activity

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