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


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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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Steven Randall Schanker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

An Excellent Attorney.

This was my first time needing to hire an attorney and I had the good fortune to find Steven when I was randomly searching for an attorney online. I had a good feeling about him from our first conversation and immediately hired him. He was very pro active from day one and I was never left wonder...ing what was going on. I never had to set foot inside of a court room. He's an excellent attorney and a man of good character. I was charged a very reasonable flat rate fee to cover the whole process and any questions or concerns I had throughout were promptly addressed. The best possible outcome was achieved for my case. If you are needing legal representation and not sure who to go with, I would highly recommend speaking with Steven to see what he can do for you.

Posted by Caleb | November 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

High quality while maintaining great price!

Steve was wonderful and easy going and great to work with, if your looking for a lawyer to get you the best deal worked out for you possible, while not having to sacrifice an arm and a leg, go with steve!

Posted by James | September 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

GREAT SERVICE!!!

Steve handled my Daughter's ticket with Professionalism and Compassion at a very Affordable price!

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 | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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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