Paul William Burmaster

Paul William Burmaster

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 35 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Overland Park, KS
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

8000 Foster St, Overland Park, KS

About Paul

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 40 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 35 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 34 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul W. Burmaster, P.A.

8000 Foster St, Overland Park, KS, 66204

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Paul William Burmaster's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Paul William Burmaster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Hagen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Subject matter expert on DUI/DWI law and practice. Moves effortlessly through the criminal justice system's complex milieu. Will uncover and exploit weaknesses in prosecutor's case that most other attorney's would mot even notice notice."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Patrick Lewis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is one of the best DUI defense attorneys in the Kansas City metor area. He is hard working, responsive and ethical. I can recommend without hesitation that people allow Paul to represent them in this important and difficult area of the law."

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Howard Roitman

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandan Davies

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a top notch advocate. You can't go wrong hiring him for your DUI case."

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Paul Cramm

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Everything about Paul is First-Class - from his appearance and demeanor in the courtroom to his command of Kansas Law. Anyone unfortunate enought to be facing any criminal charges would feel both confident and proud to walk into the courtroom with Paul as their lawyer. Top-notch."

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Michael Palumbo

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Turner

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Burmaster for over 20 years. He is an experienced, diligent and effective criminal defense attorney who is very well respected. I have referred clients to him in the past and will confidently do so in the future."

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Robert Gigstad

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul Burmaster is truly an authority on DUI Defense. He does an excellent job representing his clients and keeping them informed about their cases."

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Mark Jeffers

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Burmaster for many years and he has always had a stellar reputation among the bench and bar. He is an outstanding attorney and one of the very best in his field. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Paul and have on many occasions."

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John Thurston

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Few attorneys actually devote the time necessary to truly excel at what they do. Paul Burmaster is among those few, without question. I would not hesitate to send a friend or family member to him, should they ever need the assistance of a lawyer. I am proud to give him my wholehearted recommendation."

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Adam Stolte

Appeals lawyer

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Mark Hagen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Cramm

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Lewis

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Mark Jeffers

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Partner, Paul W Burmaster P.A.

Associations

2009 - Present

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Governors

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Education

1990

University of Kansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Johnson County Bench Bar Conference

DUI

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