Denise Kirby

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Denise Kirby

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Two Pershing Square Building, 2300 Main St., Ste. 900, Kansas City, MO

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About Denise

Biography

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.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

Teaches DWI defense. Has passed the NHTSA training in DWI Detection and the Administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.

32 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 12 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Denise Kirby

Two Pershing Square Building, 2300 Main St., Ste. 900, Kansas City, MO, 64108

denisekirbylaw.com

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Denise Kirby's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Trust me, she’s worth every penny! DWI review

Denise came highly recommended to me and I really can’t thank my friend enough for this. I was pulled over and found myself in a big pickle, I was arrested and received a DWI. Denise not only won my license hearing but got my DWI amended to a lane violation with no probation. I’ve never heard of ...this outcome, but this woman got it done with her expertise and thorough examination of all footage. She’s one of the most thorough lawyers I have ever worked with and any questions I had were always answered quickly. Thank you for lifting that million pounds off my shoulders Denise, and I will ALWAYS have her number handy for any of my friends or family in need of help.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 anonymous | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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.

Posted by Janice | June 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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!

Denise Kirby

Replied last June 09, 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 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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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Denise Kirby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Hanisco

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Ben Faber

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Denise's reputation is unmatched. She is an excellent trial attorney who strives for great results for all of her clients."

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John Newsham

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Denise has done groundbreaking work in defending clients in felony DWI charges."

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George Johnson

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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"

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Gina Simone

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Carl Ward

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the best criminal defense lawyers on the western side of Missouri."

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Ben Faber

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gina Simone

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Carl Ward

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best DWI/DUI Attorney in Kansas City, Kansas City Star

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer - DUI/DWI Defense, Super Lawyers - voted by peers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer - DUI/DWI Defense, Super Lawyers - voted by peers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer - DUI/DWI Defense, Super Lawyers - voted by peers

2019

"10 Best Attorneys" Criminal Law in Missouri, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer - DUI/DWI Defense, Super Lawyers - voted by peers

2019

President's Award, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2019

Top 100 - Criminal Defense Law, Association of American Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2019

"10 Best Attorneys" DUI/DWI Law for Missouri, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2018

Missouri's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2018

10 Best Attorneys - Missouri, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys - Missouri, American Jurist Institute

2016

Top 100 DWI Attorneys, National Association For DUI Defense

2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 100 DWI Attorneys, National Association For DUI Defense

2015

Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

"10 Best" Criminal Lawyers in MO based on Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Top 100 DWI Attorneys, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

NHTSA Certified to Administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Denise Kirby

1994 - 1996

Associate, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Kansas City, Mo/Overland Park, Ks

Associations

2020 - Present

Missouri DWI Institute

President

2018 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

National College for DUI Defense, Inc.

Member

2015 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

DWI Committee

2006 - Present

Missouri Society for Criminal Justice

President

2015 - 2020

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

1994 - 2013

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Department of Revenue License Hearings

Won

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Education

1994

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

24 Hour NHTSA SFST Training for Lawyers

The DWI Legal Environment

2020

The Missouri DWI Institute Summer Series

The Criminal Basics of DWI Defense

2019

DWI Law & Science Seminar

Winning Administrative License Hearings: Using Their Records Against Them

2019

Bernie Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar

Seminar Co-Chair

2018

DWI Law & Science Seminar

Challenging Prior DWI Convictions in the Criminal Case

2018

Bernie Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar

Seminar Co-Chair

2017

Solo & Small Firm Conference

DWI Defense

2017

Solo & Small Firm Conference

Practicing in Municipal Court post-Ferguson

2017

DWI Law & Science Seminar

How to Win Administrative Hearings Using Only the Records

2017

Bernie Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar

Program Co-Chair

2016

The 2017 Criminal Code Revision

The 2017 Criminal Code Revision

2016

DWI Law & Science Seminar

Program Moderator

2015

DWI Law & Science Seminar

Defending Against the Use of Prior Convictions for Sentencing Enhancement

2015

Defending Drug Cases in State Court, Part II

Issues in Choosing a Jury - Voir Dire; Cross Examination

2015

Defending Drug Cases in State Court, Part I

Motions to Suppress in State Court Drug Cases

2014

Missouri DWI - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Client

Challenging Prior Convictions in Criminal DWI Cases

2014

DWI Law and Science Seminar

Program Moderator

2012

DWI Law and Science Seminar

Challenging Prior Convictions in Criminal DWI Cases

2011

What You Need to Know - Kansas City Municipal Court

Kansas City Municipal Court

2010

Municipal Court Update - Defense Forum

Criminal Defense in Municipal Court

Publications

2015

DWI Law & Science Challenging Prior Convictions in the Criminal Case

2012

DWI LAW AND SCIENCE Challenging Prior Convictions in the Criminal Case

Languages

English

Activity

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