Michael James Crawford

Michael James Crawford

also known as Michael J. Crawford, Michael Crawford

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

929 Walnut Street, Suite 4109, Kansas City, MO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Represent clients facing criminal charges ranging from minor misdemeanor charges to serious felonies in state and municipal courts located in Missouri & Kansas

14 years

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

Represent clients in the administrative and criminal aspects of facing DUI/DWI charges. The administrative side, mainly consists of fighting pending license suspensions and revocations, whereas the criminal charge aspect involves providing a legal defense against the alleged violation of the law charged by the state or city.

14 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

15%-35%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 11 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 13 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael Crawford LLC

929 Walnut Street, Suite 4109, Kansas City, MO, 64106

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Michael James Crawford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

gets the job done

gets the job done. went above and beyond for my cases. would hire again if needed

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappeared, no contact

This man has an army of remote associates screening his calls so he doesn't have to speak with you when he decides to stop working for you. I hired him last year and he cut off contact with me after repeat assurances that he would handle issues with probation for DUIs. Reported him to the attorney ...disciplinarian and am still waiting for their investigation to conclude.

Posted by 40 hwy Auto plaza /Edward K | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome and very professional

Michael Crawford has done an awesome job communicating and listening to your case and making you feel comfortable of what's going on I would highly recommend him to anyone very professional humble and nice gentlemen is definitely a blessing to my family.

Posted by David Jones | June 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney good at communication

He helped me with my Dui and house arrest was always avaliable if i had questions

Posted by Mitch | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent representation

Michael did a superb job navigating the courts for me and conveying the relevant information. He was able to successfully convince the courts to shorten the term of my house arrest by 25%. I would highly recommend taking advantage of his services as they were beneficial and cost efficient.

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Antwaun Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Friend

"Michael is an excellent lawyer. In my conversations with him about potential cases, I've learned that he goes below the surface and takes the time to think about all angles and defenses that some lawyers might miss."

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Anne Erickson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Dean's List, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Member, Law Office of Michael Crawford, LLC

2014 - 2015

Associate, Norris & Keplinger, PC

2012 - 2014

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Carson & Coil, P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

University of Missouri School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Westminster College (Fulton)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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