Brian W. Costello

Brian W. Costello

2.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Discrimination

1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy Ste 200, Kansas City, MO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 24 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2001

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Missouri for 25 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2001

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Costello Law Group LLC

1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy Ste 200, Kansas City, MO, 64116-1772

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Brian W. Costello's Reviews

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2.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Took my money

I paid him last year $5,000 to represent my husband he assured me he would take care of it and he never gave me any information didn’t answer my calls nor text kept pushing the court date out. he would only text me when it involved money. Come to find out he’s suspended.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Con artist

After getting paid he doesn't show up for court and won't answer or return calls. Not sure how he keeps his license.

Posted by Carl | May 20, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Attorney

I have used Brian several times in the past for traffic and MIP. He is always upfront on his fees and while not a miracle worker he knows the law and what he can and can't get done. You can call him anytime and speak directly with him. I like that.

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Mark Hagen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

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"A total professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Grover

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Abella

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Henderson

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Brian Leininger

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gregory Abella

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Grover

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in MO, 2023

updated on 05/14/2025

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state also violated the rules for practicing law in Missouri.

Disbarment issued in KS, 2023

updated on 09/11/2023

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Kansas Supreme Court's Office of the Disciplinary Administrator to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Work Experience

1991 - 1999

District Manager, Chrysler, LLC (Formerly Known As Chrysler Corporation)

Education

1999

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Dallas

MA - Masters

1996

University of Dallas

MA - Masters

1991

Central Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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