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Robert C. Gigstad

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  • Overland Park, KS
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Robert C. Gigstad
Robert C. Gigstad
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About Robert

Gigstad Law Office, helping people charged with DUI / DWI keep their licenses, and stay out of jail!

Robert C. Gigstad, Attorney at Law, Specializes in Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, and Traffic cases in Kansas.  

Practice areas

OtherPersonal injuryDomestic violenceCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 50%

  2. Criminal defense: 30%

    All Areas of Criminal Defense, including DUI, Misdemeanor and Felony.

  3. Domestic violence: 5%

  4. Personal injury: 5%

  1. Expungement: 5%

  2. Speeding and traffic ticket: 5%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Photos and videos

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Contact

8000 Foster Street
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Gigstad Law Office, LLC

8000 Foster Street
Overland Park, KS, 66204

Office (913) 735-9529
Office (888) 387-2036

Website

http://www.gigstadlaw.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
KSAuthorized to practice law201011/21/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers181
Legal guides10
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2018
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2017
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
Top 40 Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2016
Certificate of Training in Breath Testing on Intoxilyzer 8000TBJ2015
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
Premier AttorneyAmerican Academy of Trial Attorneys2015
Earl E. O'Connor Inn of CourtEarl E. O'Connor Inn of Court2014
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing CertificationNHTSA2014
DWI Detection ProgramU.S. Department of Transportation2014
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
Client's Choice for DUI RepresentationAVVO2014
Nominated for Top 10 Attorney for State of KansasNational Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2014
Nominated for Kansas's 10 Best Criminal AttorneysAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2014
Top Contributor for DUIAVVO2013
Top 40 under 40National Trial Lawyers Association2013
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2013
Top ContributorAVVO2012
Clients' Choice for Criminal DefenseAVVO2012
Clients' Choice for DUIAVVO2012
"A" RatingBetter Business Bureau2012
DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity SessionNational Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2011
Certificate in Comparative International LawUniversity of Utrecht2009
Certificate in Comparative Criminal LawUniversity of Utrecht2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyGigstad Law Office LLC2010 - Present
Legal ClerkFederico Consulting Inc.2008 - 2010
LobbyistState Capital of Kansas2008 - 2010
Legal InternLeadership Kansas2008 - 2010
Intern for State Rep. Bill FeuerbornState of Kansas2006 - 2006
Legal ClerkLaw Office of Craig E. Cole2003 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
United States Supreme Court BarMember2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember2014 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member2013 - Present
Johnson County Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2011 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2011 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Kansas Association for JusticeMember2010 - Present
Business Networking InternationalEducation Coordinator2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Washburn Law Alumni AssociationMember2010 - Present
K-State Alumni AssocationMember2007 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Gigstad Law Office Criminal BlogATTORNEY ROBERT GIGSTAD ATTENDS CLE SEMINAR ON BREATHALYZER PROCEDURE2015
Speakeasy PublicationsA Review of the DUI Laws in the State of Kansas2015
Digital JournalOverland Park Attorney Gigstad Gets Certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing2014
Anderson County AdvocateAttorney Gigstad Now Certified In SFST2014
PRWEBRobert GIgstad selected to Top 100 of The National Trial Lawyers Association2013
WebsiteFight Your Kansas DUI2012
Gigstad Law Office BlogWhy to Refuse Field Sobriety Testing in Kansas?2012
Gigstad Law Office LLCNew Kansas DUI "Refusal" Law2012
Kansas DUI AttorneyKansas DUI Attorney2011
WebsiteGigstad Law Office LLC2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Washburn University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2010
University of UtrechtN/A2009
University of Tulsa College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
Kansas State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2007
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
House Judiciary CommitteeTestimony about Administrative Driver's License Hearings for DUI cases in Kansas2016
October 24, 2012Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Laws in Kansas.2012
BNIHow a DUI can affect your life2012
Olathe Networking ClubKansas DUI Law2011
BNI Olathe #2DUI Defense in Kansas2011
Business Networking International Olathe ChapterSpeeding Ticket Defense in Kansas2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
City of Overland Park v. H.C.Charges Dismissed
City of Overland Park v. N.B.Case dismissed day of trial.
City of Gardner v. J.S.Case dismissed before Trial.
State of Kansas v. D.G.Case dismissed at preliminary hearing.
State of Kansas v. D.G.Case dismissed at preliminary hearing.
City of Overland Park v. J.A.All charges dismissed prior to trial.
City of Olathe v. M.R.Not Guilty
City of Kansas City v. S.H.Case dismissed at Trial.
State of Kansas v. F.T.Case amended down from two felonies, Client plead guilty to class B misdemeanor Possession. No Jail time.
City of Lawrence v. A.F.Case Dismissed before Trial.
State of Kansas v. B.D.Found "Not Guilty" at Jury Trial.
City of Manhattan v. D.W.Case Dismissed before Trial.
City of DeSoto v. R.M.Found "Not Guilty" at Trial
City of Overland Park v. K.L.Case Dismissed at Trial
City of Roeland Park v. B.T. - First Time DUICase Dismissed
T.B. v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue - Administrative Driver's License HearingCase Dismissed
City of Olathe v. J.B. - Battery & Criminal Damage to PropertyCase dismissed on day of Trial.
S.C. v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue - Administrative Driver's License HearingCase Dismissed, client's license not suspended.
B.B. v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue - Administrative License HearingCase Dismissed
R.M. v. Kansas Dept. of RevenueCase Dismissed.
City of Lenexa v. E.W. - Minor in Possession of AlcoholCase Dismissed
State of Kansas v. B.G. - Disorderly ConductCase Dismissed
State of Kansas v. T.B. - Driving While SuspendedCase dismissed.
State of Kansas v. A.S. - Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaCase Dismissed.
State of Kansas v. J.M. - Interference with Law Enforcement (level 9 nonperson felony)Case dismissed prior to trial.
City of Overland Park v. J.T. - Battery (Misdemeanor)Case dismissed day of trial.
City of Lenexa v. J.R. - Possession of Illegal DrugsCase Dismissed before Trial
Domestic Battery Charges in Johnson County District CourtNot Guilty, Case Dismissed
2nd Reckless Driving Charge and Illegal Passing in KansasPlea Deal, Client only had fines of $198.00 and no Jail time!
Criminal Theft K.S.A. 21-3701 TrialNot Guilty, Case Dismissed
Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaPossession of Marijuana Dismissed, and no jail time served.
Criminal Possession of a Firearm K.S.A 21-4204 (a)(1)Dismissed
Driving without Insurance or RegistrationDismissed
DUI CaseCase Dismissed
Driving while SuspendedCase Dismissed

Reviews

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I had a case that it was going to add points to my drivers license and I was in panic. He was able to change to a no points offense in a short period of time with reasonable charges in a very professional way. I will never forget this! I am truly thankful to Mr. Gigstad and highly recommend his services.
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He helped through the whole process. I did not know where to begin, but he made sure I understood what I had to do and he stayed on top of my deadlines
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Attorney endorsements

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Mark Hagen, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Superb attorney with vast experience far exceeding his peers. I offer my strongest endorsement to those seeking a thorough and compassionate defense attorney.

Carey Fleske, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Gigstad is well respected attorney in the Kansas City area. He advocates effectively and aggressively for his clients. You can depend on Mr. Gigstad to provide you excellent advice when you are facing a difficult situation.

Thomas Evans, Real estate Attorney on Jul 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gigstad is a very knowledgeable and well respected attorney.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Zachary Roberson, Immigration Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Robert was opposing counsel on a case I handled recently, and I was impressed by his knowledge of the law and the concern he showed for his client. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Robert.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Herbert Ellis, Car accident Attorney on Dec 10, 2012
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Robert Clark, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 1, 2012
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer. Chris Gigstad is a well respected attorney and truly a good guy. Chris has the necessary experience required to competently handle your claim.

Matisyahu Wolfberg, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Nov 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Gregory Watt, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer; he has the experience to get the job done right the first time. His ability to research and write are second to none and I have observed his courtroom skills to be topnotch, as well. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him if I were in serious trouble.

Matthew Wasinger, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
Relationship: Friend

I completely endorse Mr. Gigstad as a Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney. He is a savvy, professional, and ethical attorney. If you are looking for trustworthy and knowledgeable attorney in the Kansas City area, there is not a better attorney to have in your corner than Mr. Gigstad.

Michael Risley, Expungement Attorney on Aug 20, 2012
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gigstad is a highly competent Kansas attorney, and I would recommend him to those needing services without hesitation.

Blake Robinson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 15, 2012
Relationship: Friend

If you get a DUI/DWI in Overland Park or surrounding areas, Robert Gigstad is your man. He works hard for his clients, provides candid legal advice, and quality representation.

Jon Pettis, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Melisa Ludeman, Debt collection Attorney on May 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Robert is a great attorney and an asset to our local legal community! I happily endorse him.

William Turner, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a diligent and trustworthy attorney. His clients can be confident they have a very competent attorney.

Jason Roth, Car accident Attorney on Jan 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Gigstad is a dedicated, effective attorney who works to ensure the best outcome for each one of his clients. I gladly endorse this lawyer.

Lauren Crowdis, Family Attorney on Nov 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I gladly endorse Robert. He is an excellent attorney who fights zealously for his clients. I am honored to be part of a profession that includes Robert.

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