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Russell L Powell

DUI and DWI Attorney at INDEPENDENCE, MO

4.5   11 reviews
  • State Years
    Kansas - KS 24 years
    Missouri - MO 25 years
  • Licensed for 24 years
    State KS
    Acquired 1999
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State MO
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Good Standing, Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Russell

Learn Russell’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. DUI and DWI
    70%

    25 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Criminal defense
    10%

    25 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Employment and labor
    10%

    25 years, 100 cases

  4. Class action
    5%

    25 years, 10 cases

  5. Personal injury
    5%

    25 years, 100 cases

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 solutions and resolutions to your legal challenges.

We don’t have high-dollar art collections for a reason. You want a law firm, not a museum. We would rather provide high-quality legal services in a down-to-earth environment with reasonable overhead and pass along the savings to you.

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4.5 / 5.0
  11 customer reviews
Posted by ROBERT | July 10, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent defense lawyer, great at trials
KCPD had a mix up with dates and times about an accident that was reported later. It resulted in charges so we hired Russell who was able to clear things up and get the case dismissed.
Posted by Kenneth | June 11, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Russell Powell is a rare find when looking for a lawyer
The sheer volume of cases and individual tasks to keep them moving is stultifying. I couldn't do it. Many Lawyers I know couldn't do it. I was arrested for a dubious DUI. I had fallen asleep at the wheel and was arrested and the police broke all the laws of conduct during the arrest. Russell got the DUI dismissed!! I had mentioned dismissal when we consulted but I honestly didn't think there was much chance of that. He called and simply said "Ken you are about to be in a good mood" And then he said "Dismissed" I never went to a hearing, trial anything. It was all handled by Russell Powell. And that phone call was amazing! And it made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. On top of all this, he charges a reasonable fee. He is worth much more. He's a truly good man and he does amazing work.
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Posted by Chris | May 14, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding DWI representation!
I retained Mr. Powell to represent me on a driving while intoxicated case involving the drug Ambien. He was prompt with returning my calls to keep me informed on the status of my case and the plan of action to get it resolved which included the possibility of taking the case to trial if necessary. Ultimately Mr. Powell was able to get the case dismissed and charged a very reasonable rate for his services. I couldn't have asked for better representation and highly recommend Mr. Powell if you need professional legal representation.
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Posted by Wb | May 24, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Do NOT look Past.... He's Your Guy
This is the attorney you want! In 2015 I found him through this page; and so I will leave this amazing story as a true testament to those previous reviews which made me reach out to mr. Powell. I was facing an impossible 2nd dui charge, of which the cop gave me a refusal due to 'not blowing hard enough'. During the dui case they found out about my prior dui which was also a refusal. Through it all, we waited a few months and eventually he got it knocked to an improper lane change and failure to yield! That part was DONE just like that, not even on my record as a 2nd dui. Meanwhile, since I contacted him quickly after the incident, he was able to do something and I kept getting extensions for my license. It was never suspended through the whole time and just recently we won the license hearing too! No ignition interlock nor suspension! He was truly AMAZING, and all this came through the work of his knowledgeable skills and execution on the trial room floor. The cop had odds stacked against me with a failed walked, stand and breathalyzer. But he meticulously picked the cop and his attorney's argument apart fully! I already had a sense that he cared about my case all throughout; however, the way that he prepared and presented my case during the trial clearly showed me that he truly cared about my outcome. That was a small things of the trial compared to his 'movie like' attorney skills, which even caused other attorneys to commend him outside of the court room. In the end I kept my license and it got knocked down to two minor charges and all for a low cost. I would recommend him to my MOM! This IS your guy!
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Posted by Ron | August 4, 2013
Couldn't be happier or more impressed!
I hired Atty. Powell for a close friend of mine who was arrested for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He had just completed his year without a license due to a prior DUI (which occurred before I met him), and was understandably terrified about the impact of this new arrest. Atty. Powell delivered on his promise to get the charges reduced, and my friend ended up paying a nominal amount for a simple, single misdemeanor charge, rather than having to go through drug/alcohol education courses and having another serious conviction on his record. He and I couldn't be more grateful to Atty. Powell! If you're freaking out, he's your man!!!
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Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2012
Excellent Legal Advice
Three years ago, Russell was referred to me by a friend for legal advice. I hired Russell for a fair price, and he was able to get the case dismissed from court.
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2010
Very knowledgable attorney.
Russell was very easy to work with and provided me with great advice. He was able to get my DUI charges reduced to a minor traffic offense. Also, he was also able to win my administrative hearing so I was able to keep my license. Great outcome!
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2010
A Lawyer that Cares
Six months ago I received a DUI while camping at an area lake with my family. Up to that point my most serious traffic infraction had been a speeding ticket. Needless to say, it was a very traumatic experience. The following week I began the search for a lawyer to handle my case. After conversations with two different lawyers, I called Russell Powell. He answered his office phone; there was no gate keeper. I immediately felt that I was Russell’s number one priority. Our phone conversation lasted more than 20 minutes. And I knew I had found my lawyer. He was very knowledgeable and empathetic about the situation in which I found myself. Russell worked very diligently, recommending a strategy that was very specific to my case. In the end, I kept my driver’s license; the DUI did not go on my driving record; I was not required to do community service hours; and I received a suspended imposition of sentence, meaning I would not be convicted of the DUI if I do not have a recurrence in the next 2 years. Without Russell’s assistance, I’m sure the outcome would not have been nearly as positive. If you want a qualified lawyer who cares, I highly recommend Russell Powell.
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Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2010
DUI Dismissed
I presented Russell with a DUI in Cass County MO. I was specific in needing a full dismissal in lieu of a deferred judgment, due to my security clearance. Russell was able to hire a Forensic Consultant to disprove the BAC at the time I was given the breathalyzer. He was also able to win the administrative hearing (the one about keeping your license or not). In short, my DUI was dismissed, and I was able to keep my license. I'd highly recommend Mr. Powell in DUI cases, as he is truly a very knowledgeable attorney!!!!
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Posted by John | December 3, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Hired Russell for a DUI, he's hard to get ahold of and mostly talked to another lawyer that works at his firm. Court date comes and he's not there but a younger, less experienced lawyer is there. He scratched out Russell's name and put his on there. I got 30 days and a felony. It all seemed very phoned in by Russell and I felt he could've put more effort into the whole thing.
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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
NO
My fiance and I hired Mr Powell to represent my fiance in a refusal to blow. We had paid Mr Powell so my fiance could keep his license which was taken to court and case was dropped. The state picked up the charge which we paid another large sum of money. My fiance ended up getting COVID pneumonia and passed away. The case never went to court nor any services were done on this. However, when I reached out to Mr Powell I asked him if there would be a refund minus whatever is owed. He said there was no refund on services not rendered. I know some circumstances that may be true. But, I feel this is just wrong to do in case of death. I hope this money from a dead man's pocket served him well.
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AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Monaco Sanders, et al.
  • 2004 - Present
  • Partner
  • McDowell, Rice et al.
  • 2002 - 2004
  • Partner
  • Lewandowski & Powell, P.C.
  • 1999 - 2002
  • Associate
  • Lewandowski Law Firm, PC
  • 1998 - 1999
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Education

  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • University of Oregon
  • B.A.
  • 1992

Associations

  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, YLS
  • Board Member
  • 2002 - 2005
  • Inn of Court, Ross T. Roberts
  • Board Member
  • 2002 - 2004

Honors and Awards

  • Best of the Bar
  • Kansas City Business Journal
  • 2012
  • Rising Star Award
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Rising Star Award
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Rising Star Award
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • Best of the Bar
  • Kansas City Business Journal
  • 2008
  • Rising Star Award
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Best of the Bar
  • Kansas City Business Journal
  • 2006
  • Best of the Bar
  • Kansas City Business Journal
  • 2005
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (1)
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Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I've seen first hand how exceptional Mr. Powell is as an advocate. Very professional. Has my highest recommendation."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Co-worker
"Russell Powell is the kind of lawyer who makes prosecutors grumble when he walks into a courtroom. He consistently achieves good outcomes for his clients, even if the odds are stacked against them."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Powell as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Russ is a bright, hard working lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Russell is a very bright, experienced and respectful attorney that has taken good care of clients that I have referred to him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Excellent lawyer."
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Employment and labor
INDEPENDENCE DUI and DWI Lawyer Russell L Powell
Russell L Powell
DUI and DWI Attorney
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Licensed for 25 years