Searching fora DWI layer isn’t pretty and it isn’t fun. Most will find it scary, having seen Denise’s reviews and her achievements I put faith and trust into her and reached out. Not once did I question my decision after getting in contact. Denise thoroughly laid the steps she would take and how the process should play out. Denise asked the necessary questions and responded in detail every day along the way. My case was not pretty nor was it a easy win (although she made it seem that way). I was pretty much caught red handed and took the wrong steps during my arrest. Denise won my refusal hearing and all charges including my DWI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and careless driving were all dismissed. I mean it with all my being I owe her more than money. She saved my future literally and I could not have asked for better representation. A+++ . I will recommend her to family and friends if need be and I recommend if your reading this to trust your gut and Go with Denise.
I spoke with several friend and family attorneys. Each time I walked away with the impression that all they could do is help with the filings and going through the motions of dealing with a DUI. Denise was the only person I spoke with that gave me confidence that my DUI was something we could beat, and that there would be as minimal interference with my life as possible.
The longer I worked with Denise, the less stress I felt about my DUI. That alone was invaluable.
Denise Kirby not only made the entire process as stress free as possible, she was also able to get both charges brought against me dropped; a possibility I could never imagine with any of the other attorneys I’d spoken with.
Teaches DWI defense. Has passed the NHTSA training in DWI Detection and the Administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
29 years
WHEN FACING A DWI CHARGE, YOU NEED A RESPECTED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY WHO WINS.WHEN CHARGED WITH DWI, YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY WHO WINS. RESPECTED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND EXPERIENCED.
I've lived in the Kansas City area most of my life, and I have practiced law in Kansas City since I graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1994.
I am the President of the Missouri DWI Defense Institute and the Missouri Society for Criminal Justice. I'm the Co-Chair of the Missouri DWI Institute Summer Series, a DWI training seminar that teaches attorneys how to better defend DWI cases. My peers have selected me as one of very few "Super Lawyers" in the area of DUI/DWI Defense in the states of Missouri and Kansas. I am the former Co-Chair of The Bernard Edelman DWI Law and Science Seminar and have served on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as a member of the MACDL DWI Committee.
When something is wrong with my car, I have no idea whether I can tust the mechanic. I imagine it feels that way to clients looking to hire a lawyer. When interviewing an attorney, ask many questions about his or her experience with your type of situation. Ask what they do to better themselves and keep up with the law and science of DWI. What courses have they attended recently? Are they asked to speak at legal seminars to teach other lawyers DWI defense? Do they try cases? Importantly, DO THEY WIN? Don't be afraid to ask these questions. You're hiring someone you will be trusting with your future.
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Best Lawyer money can buy
Searching fora DWI layer isn’t pretty and it isn’t fun. Most will find it scary, having seen Denise’s reviews and her achievements I put faith and trust into her and reached out. Not once did I question my decision after getting in contact. Denise thoroughly laid the steps she would take and how the process should play out. Denise asked the necessary questions and responded in detail every day along the way. My case was not pretty nor was it a easy win (although she made it seem that way). I was pretty much caught red handed and took the wrong steps during my arrest. Denise won my refusal hearing and all charges including my DWI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and careless driving were all dismissed. I mean it with all my being I owe her more than money. She saved my future literally and I could not have asked for better representation. A+++ . I will recommend her to family and friends if need be and I recommend if your reading this to trust your gut and Go with Denise.
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Posted by Chris | September 16, 2020
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Can’t recommend enough.
I spoke with several friend and family attorneys. Each time I walked away with the impression that all they could do is help with the filings and going through the motions of dealing with a DUI. Denise was the only person I spoke with that gave me confidence that my DUI was something we could beat, and that there would be as minimal interference with my life as possible.
The longer I worked with Denise, the less stress I felt about my DUI. That alone was invaluable.
Denise Kirby not only made the entire process as stress free as possible, she was also able to get both charges brought against me dropped; a possibility I could never imagine with any of the other attorneys I’d spoken with.
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Posted by J | March 9, 2020
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Absolutely Astonishing Performance!!
Wow! Where to begin..... I made some bad decisions that could have potentially have huge impacts on my life and career. I was on on 4th alcohol driving incident, with the last one causing damage to other people's property. I needed a lawyer who would mitigate the consequences so I could get back to leading a normal life. Denise was that lawyer.... From the initial consultation I felt that she truly did know what she was doing. She was upfront, honest and reassured me that she would do everything in her power to ensure that this did not completely ruin my life. The entire case drew out an entire year with Denise not backing down and using her professional acumen to ensure that I got the results that I felt comfortable with. End of that day, I got an SIS (record will be cleared of anything after probation). This is an amazing result considering my record and the accident that damaged another person property. Do not hesitate to hire her, she is skilled, caring, upfront, honest and she is the best at what she does.
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2022
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DWI on a side by side
I got a DWI on a side by side, this was going to be my 3rd in my life. They were trying to charge me with a class E felony, I was looking at going to prison for 4 years. I hired Denise 5 days after I got arrested. I looked around and talked to a lot of other lawyers, but she is the only one to take time out of her day to really talk to me, and talk me through the process. She fought for me every chance she could. She got my case down to a class a misdemeanor and I only have to server 10 days in jail. I can’t thank her enough.
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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2022
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Best of the best!
If you want real results and come out in a better situation, Denise is your guy. Everyone else gave false hopes but were certain regarding retainer. There’s a reason why Denises’ focus is DUI/DWI,She wins…
Posted by Janice | June 8, 2022
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Best Outcome
Denise handled my husband’s DUI case with such precision and experience that we didn’t regret hiring her for one minute! Her price was comparable to others, but she waited patiently for us to save the money. In the meantime, she took care of anything that needed to be addressed with the courts. We ended up paying a reasonable court cost and my husband got his license back! We highly recommend her!
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Response from Denise KirbyJune 9, 2022
It was a pleasure to work with you both. I was glad to be able to get his DWI amended to a lane violation and win his license hearing. I wish you both the best!
Posted by Loren | May 20, 2022
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Best lawyer! Highly recommend
Denise was absolutely amazing! She got my DUI case dismissed! I had other attorneys tell me I would have to do programs and they would be on my record and several basically seemed like they were no help. She got my cases completely taken care of and I kept my license!! If you are dealing with any DUI case I would strongly recommend her. Glad I didn’t trust my cases with anyone but her!
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Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2022
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Denise is without a doubt the best!
I was charged with a 6 th DWI. I had retained an attorney that had came highly recommended and had a good reputation for being able to handle that kind of situation. Needless to say half way through the case things weren’t going in a good direction and I was looking at loosing my job, my freedom for a significant amount of time and my license for the rest of my life and was told by that attorney that I should be thankful and that it was a great deal. I had decided to get a second opinion on what my options were and I discussed my case with Denise.
Denise was able to point out other legal ramifications that would have taken place if I would have accepted the offer that the other attorney had brought to me. I ended up terminating the other attorney and going with Denise.
Denise got the charges dropped from a class B felony DWI to a careless and imprudent.
I kept my job, my life and my license.
If you want an attorney who will be on your side and talk with you like a real person and has the expert knowledge of how the law works with DWI cases then Denise is your best choice here in the Kansas City area.
I will always be thankful I chose her to represent me because without her I would have lost everything.
Thank you Denise.
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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2021
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A very satisfied client
She never failed to put her best foot forward in my defense , she took everything I said I needed to happen into consideration when advising me of the case and where we stood , got the results I asked for and I would recommend her services to anyone who needed a first class defense .
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2021
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I highly recommend Denise if you get a 1st, 2nd or even 3rd DWI
Denise was very responsive when I had questions about my case. She always took the time to make sure my questions were answered and gave me realistic expectations on my outcome. She works very hard, early until late, every day for her clients. I was up against my third DWI and thought the worst. She was able to negotiate a judgment that was very fair and much better than I thought I could ever have gotten. I highly recommend Denise!
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Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2021
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Amazing job
She did an amazing job analyzing my case, and keeping me informed with what was going on. I felt confident throughout that she knew what she was doing and was knowledgeable.
Posted by Allen | September 30, 2021
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Greatest DWI attorney ever!
I hired Denise to help me after I received a dwi. She was a true lifesaver. I had already hired a lawyer in my hometown who was doing the best he could, but I wanted better. Denise helped me with the administrative hearing on getting my license back. My first attorney told me that I might loose my license for ten years, and that he just wasn’t for sure; not to mention interlock on my car too. I saw that Denise had won several administrative hearing trials where most attorneys won’t even attempt them.
She went to bat for me, and was I ever grateful. She took the case found evidence where the cop had lied, and showed the judge the evidence and gave them the choice. We won the trial and I had my license back in the mail shortly after that. She even followed up after the trial with the department of revenue for me. I can’t say enough good things about her. She is
very professional. I would say the best in the state! Thanks again Denise forever grateful!
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Posted by Robert | April 14, 2021
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Very kind extremely helpful
I had an issue that she couldn’t help me with but was able to give me information about my case for free. She is very helpful and knowledgeable. I wish I could have used her but my case was too far away from her office.
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2021
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8 DUI's
I am not proud of the number of DUI's I've had which is why I'm writing anonymously. That being said, I couldn't be more pleased with the results Denise negotiated for me. I had my license back in 1 year and only 2 days shock time. I don't say this to brag, but to show what an Amazing lawyer Denise is. I was afraid of going to jail, losing my job, my house.......my life. Whether it's your first or eighth offense, you want Denise Kirby fighting for you. She is professional and will work tirelessly to defend your rights. I believe her name and reputation precedes her in any court in Kansas City and surrounding areas. I promise, you will not be disappointed.
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Posted by Landon Fall | February 20, 2021
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Amazing!
When I got my DUI I went to Denise and she was on top of her game! She helped me out big time definitely my top DUI lawyer of choice!
Posted by Abbie | December 15, 2020
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Denise, the best lawyer in the game for a DUI.
My DUI was in Kansas City, Missouri. The officer who pulled me over was higher up in the DUI Task Force but my situation was suspicious from the beginning. I was told I had a light out in the back of my car when I did not and was forced to do a sobriety test with heels on. A personal reference took my case at first that was a lawyer who didn’t specialize in DUI law. They thought that fighting the charges wouldn’t be a good idea since I did eventually blow at the station. I felt deep down there was more that could be done due to the circumstances and I wanted to at least try and fight the charges. I did my research and found Denise from her fabulous reviews. After I reached out, she was quick to get back with me and was very eager to hear the details of my case. She was immediately willing to defend me and the results were better then I could have ever expected. The complete process took a little over a year due to covid and the court pushing back hearing dates but she was able to win my license hearing last Summer. I never lost my license or received a breathalyzer. Last month, my criminal case concerning my DUI was decided and Denise was able to get three tickets including my DUI charge dismissed and completely taken off of my record. If you want a lawyer that will listen to you and fight to get the best possible outcome, Denise is the Lawyer for you!
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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2020
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Denise Kirby is a Great Lawyer
Denise Kirby came very highly recommended to me and my case. As i was facing multiple felony charges including felony DUI and felony drug possession, her knowledge and experience proved to be paramount in getting the result we wanted. She was able to get both charges amended and i did not serve jail time. I suggest anyone who is facing serious charges in the KC area to contact Denise Kirby because she is a serious lawyer.
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Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2020
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Administrative hearing DWI charge amended
Very easy to deal with. Listened to my concerns about my DWI charge, took action, and got the job done. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome! Thanks for everything done throughout this process and would recommend to anyone needing help out of a truly horrible situation.
Posted by Kale | February 19, 2020
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Most knowledgeable DWI attorney in KC!
She won all three of my charges, and was always ready to answer and questions I had. She made one of the most stressful moments of my life, easier to deal with. I would recommend her to anyone who was in the same position as me. Thank you Denise!
Posted by Epiphany | January 28, 2020
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Won my license hearing and DWI court case!!
Denise was hands down the best lawyer I could have chosen, and I would recommend her to anyone!! I blew a .19 at the time of my arrest and she still not only won my license hearing and it was never taken, but got my DWI completely dismissed when before hiring her I assumed I would be getting maximum penalties, and not being able to drive. She was always very prompt and informative when I had questions about my case, and always contacted me in very good time to let me know updates, when and where I needed to be, as well as letting me know if there was anything I ever needed to be doing. I would trust her with any defense needs and i'm so thankful for her help, and to be able to walk away with only paying a few fines. If you want someone that you can really trust in your corner after a bad mistake do not hesitate to hire her!!
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DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Denise is a national leader in DUI & DWI defense. As a fellow attorney I know I can count on her to help me think through difficult issues in my case. Her clients are fortunate to have her on their side."
DUI and DWI Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I consulted with Denise on a very complicated case involving prior offenses. She walked me through the proper motion to keep the charge from becoming a felony. It was successful. She knows what she is doing, and is known as a lawyer's lawyer.
She has also been a featured speaker at our annual DWI seminar"
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"One of the best and brightest in the state, Ms. Kirby is well-versed in DUI and criminal defense law. She thoroughly researches every potential issue in each case, offering her clients uniquely tailored, well-crafted defenses. I highly recommend this attorney."