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

1

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 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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!

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 l...icense 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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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

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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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