Edward K. Fehlig

Edward K. Fehlig

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lees Summit, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

2641 NE McBaine Drive, Lees Summit, MO

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 23 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Fehlig Law Firm, LLC

2641 NE McBaine Drive, Lees Summit, MO, 64064

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Edward K. Fehlig's Reviews

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Posted by Los | October 01, 2025 | Litigation

All Business

I know he actually cares about his clients, which is rare. Watched him in trial for days and he wasn’t playing around or nonchalant, all business.

Posted by Rico | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

A True Champion

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I write this review to convey my deepest gratitude and high regard for Edward K. Fehlig, Jr. — an exceptional attorney whose integrity, courage, and loyalty lifted me through the darkest legal storm of my life. When I was facing the daunting prospect of an appeal, Mr. Fehlig willingly agr...eed to join my defense team. From that moment onward, he committed himself fully to my cause. He fought tirelessly all the way up to the Supreme Court of the United States in Dahda v. United States, 584 U.S. ___ (2018). He then guided the case back down to the United States district court on remand, steadfastly representing me through every twist and turn. Through every stage — from appellate briefing to adversarial motions to remand proceedings — Mr. Fehlig never abandoned me. In moments when few would have persisted, he remained at my side. His counsel was always available when I needed it — whether to answer a late-night call, to explain complex legal strategy, or to provide frank assessment of risk and reward. He consistently went above and beyond what one might reasonably expect of counsel. One of the most striking features of Mr. Fehlig’s service is his moral character — his commitment to ethics, transparency, and fairness. In a practice area (criminal defense and appeals) where opacity or evasiveness sometimes prevail, Mr. Fehlig stands out as a beacon of integrity. He never cut corners, never hid information, and always treated me with respect and honesty — qualities much too rare in this field. To those considering legal representation, let me say this plainly: Edward Fehlig does not merely “take your case.” He becomes your advocate in the truest sense — defending you with intellect, perseverance, and honor. His performance on my behalf, from the Supreme Court level back to district court, demonstrates both legal acumen and personal dedication. If you face a serious appeal, or especially one that may require work at the highest levels, I wholeheartedly and unequivocally recommend Edward K. Fehlig, Jr. He does not simply practice law — he upholds justice.

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Edward K. Fehlig's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lucy Betteridge

Immigration lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed is multilingual, dedicated and passionate. Very reasonable and easy to work with."

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Lucy Betteridge

Immigration lawyer

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Kevin Schriener

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Goldfarb

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2001

2001 Pro Bono Award, St. Mary's University School of Law

2001

Dean's List, St. Mary's University School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Fehlig Law Firm, LLC

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - 2001

Phi Delta Phi

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dahda v. United States, 138 S. Ct. 1491, 200 L.Ed.2d 842 (2018)

On Remand, we were successful in obtaining a sentence reduction.

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Education

2001

St. Mary's University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2001

St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

The American University of Paris (AUP)

Speaking Engagements

2006

Legal Studies Seminar Advanced Legal Lexicology

Languages

French

Spanish

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