Denise is licensed to practise in Missouri, Kansas and England. Her entire career has been devoted to criminal defense and personal injury. She has handled numerous high profile cases across the world. Now practising in Lees Summit, Missouri, she handles all types of criminal and traffic offences, including stealing, shoplifting, possession, drug charges, DWI/DUI, and domestic assault or domestic violence cases.
Practice areas
All felonies and misdemeanors. Tampering, assault, possession, drug charges.DWI/DUI, traffic tickets, shoplifting.
26 years
Auto and trucking accidents
Languages spoken
English
Carte & Putnam, LLC
4218 Roanoke Road
Suite 300
Kansas City, MO, 64111
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KS | Authorized to practice law | 2012 | 11/21/2019 |
MO | Good Standing, Active | 1992 | 10/24/2019 |
Legal answers | 2928 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2017 |
Lead Consel | Lead Counsel Rating | 2017 |
Top Lawyers in Missouri | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Top DWI Lawyer Missouri | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2017 |
Top Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Certified DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | NHTSA | 2014 |
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Best of the Bar | Kansas City Business Journal | 2014 |
Admitted to Practice Law | United States Supreme Court | 2012 |
Higher Rights of Audience-Criminal Proceeding | Law Society of England & Wales | 2007 |
Duty Solicitor | Law Society of England & Wales | 2006 |
Police Station Representative | Law Society of England &Wales | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Partner | Carter & Putnam, LLC | 2010 - Present |
Trial attorney | Missouri Public Defendar System | 2007 - 2009 |
Attorney | FosterWells Solicitors | 2004 - 2008 |
Attorney | Carter Law office | 1996 - 2004 |
Partner | Powers & Carter | 1992 - 1996 |
Legal Intern | U.S. District Court Western District Of Missouri | 1991 - 1992 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2014 - Present |
Kansas Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Member | 2011 - Present |
Eastern Jackson County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Cass County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Daughters of American Revolution | Member | 2006 - Present |
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Law Society of England and Wales | Admitted to Practice | 2005 - Present |
Missouri State Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Affiliate Member | 1991 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Oxford Abroad | British Legal System | 2017 |
Bernie Edelman DWI Conference | Ethics in Representation | 2017 |
British Legal System and Profession | Trial of the Indictable | 2015 |
Wigs, Robes and Wine: Hot Topics in Law and Practice in Britain and France | Criminal Practice | 2014 |
Oxford Summer CLE Program | English Criminal Practice | 2013 |
Oxford CLE Abroad | English criminal proceedings | 2008 |
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Oxford Summer Program | English Criminal Proceedings | 2007 |
Oxford summer Program | Indictable Only Offences | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. WD | Felony drug charge dismissed |
City of Raytown v. JJ | Driving on Suspended amended to defective equipment |
City of Lees Summit v. SB | Domestic Assault amended to peace disturbance |
State v. GS | DUI not guilty verdict |
State v. SN | Murder not guilty verdict, Obstruction guilty verdict 18 month sentence |
Posted by Delphine
Sat Jun 01 2019
Posted by Victoria Larson
Sun Feb 10 2019
Ben Faber, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 15, 2017
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I had the pleasure of attending a lecture given by Denise to the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is knowledgeable, honest, and fights hard for her clients.
Matthew Fry, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 24, 2017
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Not only is Denise driven and knowledgeable about criminal defense, she is one of the most experienced lawyers in Missouri. Actually, she may be the only Missouri lawyer to have tried cases in 10+ countries. I endorse Denise.
Michael Spiegel, Family Attorney on Jul 23, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is top notch!
Julie Highley-Keutzer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 28, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Denise is a true advocate for the accused. She is very, very knowledgeable and passionate about this area.
Summer Walker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
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Ms. Carter is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Gordon Nicol, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
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A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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I highly endorse Mrs. Carter. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact her for help.
Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Lacour, Employment and labor Attorney on May 7, 2015
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Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer.
Annette Griggs, Brain injury Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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Denise Carter is an excellent criminal defense attorney in the Kansas City and Lee's Summit, MO area. I have referred clients to her and they have all been very satisfied with her results for them. I wholeheartedly recommend Denise for Criminal, DUI and other related matters.
Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
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This attorney strives to always represent clients the best way possible. I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Fink, Family Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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Highly skilled and hard working lawyer. Gets exceptional results for her clients!
I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly.
Jarrett Blakeley, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Martin Judnich, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 20, 2014
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Ms. Carter is a great advocate for his clients and is often a contributor to discussions involving criminal defense. A+
Rebecca Martin, Family Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Denise is personable and a ferocious advocate.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Family Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Geller, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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I endorse this attorney. Highly respected in the legal community and a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
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