Steven Randall Schanker

Steven Randall Schanker

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 31 years

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

1919 Buchanan, Kansas City, MO

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 30 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law

1919 Buchanan, Kansas City, MO, 64116

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5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Tyree Henderson | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorney

I highly recommend Steve who handles personal injury, traffic and criminal cases. He was very patient with explaining the process of handling my case from start to finish. He is very knowledgeable and definitely is someone I recommend to represent others!

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best of The Best

I unfortunately got myself into a bad situation with a DUI and a high speeding ticket during the same stop. I came across Steve’s 5 star profile and read testimonials and knew he was the one. He contacted me almost immediately after I submitted a request to talk further. Steve made the entire pro...cess unbelievably easy and stress free. He answered every question I had and always in a timely manner, and often times I didn’t even have to ask questions because he was so detailed the information he provided. He kept updated throughout the entire process without me having to ask and was always available via email, call or text. He took ALL the stress out of what was originally an EXTREMELY stressful time. He got me a great plea deal, unsupervised probation, and my speeding ticket (which was very high) to a non moving violation. Keeping my record in great shape. He was also very kind and patient.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI (First offense)

I found Steve through a google search. I reached out to about ten attorney’s in the KC area and this guy responded within 5 min. He was a God send, knew the law inside and out and explained all my options, Steve was reasonably priced and was upfront and honest. I just completed my diversion!!! I’m... so happy I did not listen to my 100 friends who recommended everyone under the sun. Btw... out of the ten Attorney’s that I reached out to... Steve was the only one that responded.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Go-To DUI Attorney

Steve was the 3rd attorney that I had discussed my options with for my DUI and the second I met with him I knew that he was going to be the one. He thoroughly listened to me and answered every question or request I had. 9 months later I needed Steve’s services again to get my probation ended early so... that I could get a dream job. Steve went above and beyond and got it done for me. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone needing a DUI attorney. Amazing guy to work with.

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Steve helped me a great deal

A DUI/DWI is a complex process. What I know now is that it is also somewhat fluid. It really depends on what/when/where. You have two parts generally. The driving part, and then the court/criminal part. They both have to be resolved separately and will likely require different things to get your... license back. Steve was able to get my DOR/License issues to go away. For the court part we were able to get a reduced sentence. The real point is don't drink and drive. However if you make a mistake and get caught, don't go it alone. Don't think you will just accept your fate because you deserve it, or you think nothing can be done. Call Steve, it was money well spent. Some additional advice: Research your situation and ask questions, research more & ask more questions. Keep any and all paperwork that you receive and understand what it is for. Stay on top of times/dates and what is being done and likely outcomes. Good luck.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

N/A

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law

1995 - 2003

Associate, Bortnick, McKeon, Sakoulas & Schanker, P.C.

Associations

Johnson County Bar Association

Kansas Bar Association

Missouri State Bar Association

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Education

1994

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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