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Garrett Solomon has spent his entire career fighting the government. Garrett has gained a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients and as an attorney who always puts his clients needs first.
Garrett is a graduate of Kansas University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Immediately after graduating from Law School, he went to work for the Missouri Public Defenders Office, where he successfully tried many cases, in Kansas City, St. Louis, and rural Missouri. He is an alumnus of the National Criminal Defense College.
After ten years of dedicated service as a public defender, Garrett, along with fellow public defender Joshuah Peter, opened the law firm of Solomon & Peter, LLP, where they practice criminal defense, juvenile defense, and traffic defense. Solomon & Peter is a client-centered law firm, dedicated to providing high quality legal representation, for a reasonable price.
Garrett has represented clients on hundreds of serious felonies including First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Armed Criminal Action, Arson, Kidnapping, Rape, Sodomy, Assault, Robbery, Felon in Possession, Drug Possession, Drug Sales and Drug Trafficking, DUI/DWI, Fraud, and Embezzlement. Garrett has taken many cases to trial and has obtained numerous not guilty verdicts. He has also obtained many dismissals, including on serious charges like murder and rape. In addition to dismissals and not guilty verdicts, he has obtained many excellent results, such as probation on serious felonies, and treatment for non-violent drug offenders and alcohol related offenses, such as DUI/DWI.
Garrett is admitted to practice law in Missouri, Kansas, and Federal Court.
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Acquired: 2005
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140 Walnut Street, Suite 10, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106
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Posted by Heather | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hands down Best Criminal Lawyer ever!
Garrett Solomon is by far the hands down best defense lawyer I have ever hired in my entire life! I’m partly deaf and was very concerned about if this lawyer would have patience with me as my last lawyer a few years ago didn’t. He was rude, impatient and just not very professional at all in my opinio...
Thank you Heather for the wonderfully kind words! It was my absolute pleasure to represent you and help you when you needed it most. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
Posted by Brad | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Helped with my DUI
Garrett was extremely knowledgeable and helpful for my trial. He did everything he could to help me through the process and I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal help.
Thank you Brad for the kind words. It was a pleasure helping you. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you going forward.
Posted by Michael | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Perfect Man For The Job
When I was arrested 2 years ago after my co-worker got us in a highway car wreck, I went in under the impression that I had a single warrant for a speeding ticket from about 4 year before. Come to find out my past had caught up with me and I actually had Jackson County - Possession of a controlled S...
Thank you Michael for the kind words. It was a pleasure helping you and I'm happy we got such a good result. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Illegal possession of firearm
I was being charged with felony possession of a firearm. Garrett was very knowledgeable about everything through out the whole case. He explained all of my options and at the end of it all he got the charge dismissed I couldn’t ask for more or a better attorney. I highly recommend Garrett Soloman if ...
Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure helping you. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best lawyer!
Garrett Solomon was absolutely amazing to work with! He made a situation that seemed complicated very simple & easy. He has a gift for truly listening which is so rare these days! He fought hard to protect my rights & was completely successfully! My freedom is owed to him and he has my highest recomm...
Thank you for wonderfully kind words. We never back down from a good fight and we love helping people secure their freedom.
"Garrett is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. I know that he spent several years as a public defender and became a team leader. He has spent most of his career in the courtroom. More importantly, Garrett is a gentleman. He is polite, civil and cordial until someone lies on the witness stand. Then he becomes heartless. Excellent attorney and highest recommendation from me."
"As a fellow attorney, I've had the pleasure of working with Garrett Solomon since 2002. He is an extraordinarily talented lawyer and trustworthy person. His wisdom gained from many years of experience enables him to successfully resolve challenging cases and legal issues. He is a true expert in his field and I often refer difficult cases to Garrett, knowing that he can resolve them efficiently and to the client's satisfaction. It's an absolute pleasure to provide him with this review."
"I endorse this lawyer. Garrett responds quickly and competently to issues on his cases. He is a sincere, intelligent and fierce advocate for his clients."
"Garrett is a trusted colleague who always fights for his clients' rights. He is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated. I would highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Garrett is very diligent in representing his clients. He does quality work which results in favorable outcomes for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Garrett."
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Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2019
Top 3 Law Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kansas City, MO, Three Best Rated
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Most Acquittals, Missouri State Public Defender, Kansas City Trial Office
2016 - Present
Partner, Solomon & Peter, LLP
2005 - 2015
Team Leader, Missouri State Public Defender System
2019 - Present
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
2019 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
2018 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar FoundationCo-chair of the Municipal Court Law Section
2017 - Present
Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of CourtMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Missouri State BarMember
2004 - 2005
Jewish Legal SocietyTreasurer
Won at the Court of Appeals and made new law.
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
Municipal Warrants in Kansas City, Missouri Municipal Court
2013
Juvenile Law
2012
Sentencing in State Court
2016
2004
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