Paul William Burmaster

Paul William Burmaster

4.7
Rating: 10.0

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

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 40 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • 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

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Corey | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Paul Burmaster

I was accused of a DWI in the state of MO. While "shopping" around for attorneys I stumbled upon Paul online and gave him a call. Just in the initial phone call he actively took interest in my case, suggesting what I should do and the best way to go about doing said things. Even before any monetary a...greement was made, Paul took it upon himself to fax my information to the department of revenue for my license hearing. That impressed me considering I've dealt with attorneys that are hesitant to give out advice if the price isn't right. Mr. Burmaster's price was comparable to any that you can expect to pay nowadays, and for my 2nd DWI/DUI I knew I couldn't take any chances with my license, so I decided to hire him. While awaiting my court date, he was always readily available for any questions I had. When the court date finally came, I walked out of the courtroom with all charges dropped. Of course results will vary, but I feel that had I not had Paul on my side during all this the outcome would've been much worse. He did what, in my opinion, a defense attorney should pride themselves on. He protected my rights, helped to calm my stress, and was just a genuinely good person to be around.

Posted by Matt | May 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Outsanding Representation

Paul Burmaster is a committed, driven, honest, and knowledgeable attorney. Mr. Burmaster was able to win my administrative hearing, and was also able to get my criminal case dismissed. Throughout the entire process (which took almost 10 months) he kept in touch with me, even though I lived hundreds o...f miles away. I received letters after each court date, and spoke with him in depth prior to my trial date. If you hire a good attorney, you have a chance of turning things around. Without skilled representation you'll find yourself at the mercy of the court. Hiring Mr. Burmaster has saved me a lot of money, a lot of time, and a lot of grief. If you are ever arrested and charged with a DWI in Kansas or Missouri, don't try to navigate the system alone. Hire Paul Burmaster.

Posted by Jennifer R | October 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Paul represented me for a DUI offense

Paul is an excellent, skilled and a very committed attorney in his field. Throughout my case, he was compassionate about the emotional state I was in. He went above and beyond everything I had expected. I know he worked a lot behind the scenes for me that I wasn't always aware of. He was always s...traightforward with me, keeping me informed about what and how we were going to accomplish, yet he also kept me prepared for the worst case scenario. He always considered my opinions throughout the case. He is extremely knowledgeable about the court system and procedures. He has colleagues that back him in certain cases such as mine. He never gave up trying to get me the most minimal sentence possible. He always returned my calls, answered all my questions, explained everything in ways I could understand while calming my fears throughout the entire process. We went out of his way on his day off to get me papers that I needed for an appointment. And he has continued to help me with some issues even after my case has been resolved in court. I highly recommend Paul. He really cares about his clients and doesn't give up on them.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very Helpful and Professional

I hired Paul as recommended by my friend's attorney due to the fact that the two of us were facing the same charges and I really didn't know where else to go. I'm definitely glad I did because Paul made the whole process easy and painless which was very nice considering this was my first time in any ...sort of legal trouble whatsoever. He does an excellent job of seeing the situation from your perspective and does everything he can to help you. He keeps you very well informed and on top of that he will always return your calls in case you have any questions for him. It is also obvious when working with him that he is very experienced which, coupled with his friendliness and professionalism, makes him very easy to trust.

Posted by SL | February 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Paul Burmaster will fight for your rights!

Paul Burmaster is truly a one-of-a-kind attorney! Faced with daunting legal issues, we found Paul through a recommendation and we are very thankful that we did. This was a complicated case because of out of state priors but Paul went the extra mile and did extensive research to get the best possibl...e outcome. Paul immersed himself in the legalities of this case; something I have never seen an attorney do. He truly CARED about the outcome. He was respectful and honest in our dealings. I especially appreciated his responsiveness to our many questions and compassion toward our family during such a trying time. I was most impressed by his fighting spirit on my behalf and his incredible work ethic. Again, I can assure you that you don't find that with most attorneys. Working with Paul, I knew I had the best possible representation. You truly can't ask for more than that. Would I recommend him to friends or family? Absolutely!

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Paul William Burmaster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Hagen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 14

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"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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