Paul Darrell Cramm

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Paul Darrell Cramm

4.8
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Overland Park, KS
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime

7450 West 130th Street, Suite #305, Overland Park, KS

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About Paul

Biography

Hire a lawyer who will fight for you! For Nationally Ranked Defense, Call 913-322-3265

Hire a lawyer who will fight for you! For Nationally Ranked Defense, Call 913-322-3265

Hire a lawyer who will fight for you! For Nationally Ranked Defense, Call 913-322-3265

Hire a lawyer who will fight for you! For Nationally Ranked Defense, Call 913-322-3265

Hire a lawyer who will fight for you! For Nationally Ranked Defense, Call 913-322-3265

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 15%

15%
Federal Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 25 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 26 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Paul D. Cramm, Chtd.

7450 West 130th Street, Suite #305, Overland Park, KS, 66213

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Paul Darrell Cramm's Reviews

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Posted by Scott | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Paul Cramm was the right guy!

At first, I spoke with two lawyers on the phone and then I called Paul Cramm. Paul was very respectful and helpful with understanding the entirety of the situation up front; that way everything was clear to me. He did excellent work in preparing for our meeting the next day after the phone conversati...on. He really made me feel like he was on my side and that I didn't need to worry about all of details. I was facing a pretty severe penalty and I felt extremely confident in Paul, so I hired him. Paul stayed on top of my case and promptly informed me of any changes/updates. I had an original estimated sentenced time of 46-51 months in prison, if found guilty. The law was pretty clear about my felonious acts (2 charges - possession and intent to sell) but with Paul's diligent work I walked away with 6 months of unsupervised probation; if I violated my probation I would've only faced 6 months in jail. That was a massive improvement on the original charges. I owe a big thank you to Paul Cramm!!!

Posted by John | December 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Paul Cramm Attorney

I hired Paul Cramm to represent me when the state had filed a destruction of property complaint for throwing a tooth brush in a toilet, which if convicted could have resulted in the revocation of my probation for an earlier charge that I was due to have completed at the same time of the new charge, w...hen the state found out Paul Cramm had been retained they immediately dropped the charge and withdrew their motion to revoke my probation, this was done as Paul had explained to me probably would be done when they knew he would set the charge for an evidentiary hearing.

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

He's a rare type and among the best due to his dedication to his job. In my court case, he never gave anything less than what it took to get the optimal result. He always responded to my questions as quickly as possible and filled me in on all factual information of the case. He is also very good bec...ause he always puts himself in the shoes of his opponent and anticipates the response of his arguments before using them. He respects his opponent but never doubts himself, which is as much as you can ask for. He's great and he won't let you down.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Verdict: Not Guilty !!!!

We hired Paul Cramm for us after asking around for the best lawyer for an off-grid case. His name came up often. I called and we talked initially for quite some time. During that call he explained the good and bad of this type of case as well as a realistic viewpoint, i.e.: what could be the worst sc...enario and the best scenario. We met with him in his office for a couple of hours going over the details of the case, how he would proceed, his expectations and his first reading of the case notes. Again, he was not negative or positive, just realistic yet hopeful that we could get a Not Guilty from the jury. Paul was very good with his communication, both via email, phone calls and text. He kept us informed every step of the way (which consisted of a length of over nine months). We always knew what was happening at each development. Paul’s knowledge of the law, specifically this type of case, was extremely comforting and encouraging as he could bring other case aspects into this one. He was also very smart and discerning as to what and what could not be brought to the juror’s attention. In addition, his local knowledge came to be very helpful, local laws, the judges involved, the local court system, the demographics of the county and other lawyers that might be involved in the case. It was obvious, when we were around him at the courthouse, that he was well respected in the legal community. We also noticed that he had some smart mentors that were helping him through the case. He would email, text or call them from time to time to get insights that ended up being an affirmation of the direction he was proceeding. In the trial, itself, which took, five days, his cross examination was deliberate and piercing while being respectful of the witness(s). His closing was terrific as he continued to hammer away at the two sides of the jurors thinking: Is this doubtful? Or truthful? And…Is there any Reasonable Doubt in their minds? If so, they must return a verdict of Not Guilty. As it turned out, the case ended in an 11-1 Not Guilty verdict, which the DA’s office then decided not to re-trial. The verdict reached was not by any legal shenanigans or trickery on Paul’s part to get this verdict. He just took the “evidence” and showed, piece by piece and witness by witness, that there was Reasonable Doubt to all the allegations thus, the only choice they had was to return a verdict of Not Guilty. We would highly recommend Paul Cramm as a defense attorney. We found that he brought considerable experience, pathos, smarts, knowledge and compassion.

Posted by Larry | August 20, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Paul Cramm is a Truly Amazing Attorney

I have found Paul Cramm to be a truly amazing attorney. He always conveys such a profound depth of competence, clarity, and compassion in our every conversation. Although I always realized that no defense attorney could assure the outcome of any case, Paul instilled great hope based on his remarka...ble ability to take my rambling conversations and scattered notes and distill them to a powerful, clearly articulated strategy for defense based on facts. He’s amazing! I needed to hire Paul’s services after an FBI raid of the house my college-aged son was renting with five other men of similar age. After a dramatic entrance of breaking down the door, brandishing weapons, yelling multiple commands, and handcuffing all occupants they announced they had a search warrant for child pornography based on internet traffic traced to a computer modem at that address. In the intensity of the interrogation my son admitted that he “might have” downloaded child pornography, even though he insists he has never knowingly or willfully viewed child pornography even once. The computer he owned was commonly shared with other household occupants and guests. After the raid, my son and I contacted six other criminal defense attorneys, most of whom gave us virtually no hope of avoiding a felony conviction and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Not so with Paul! Through professional courtesy and tact he was able to establish a good working relationship with the detective assigned to the case and ultimately with the prosecutor reviewing the case, thus enabling him to obtain key information and to communicate his determined commitment to use every legal means to avoid a conviction. Ultimately the prosecutor decided not to file any charges and I believe that Paul’s efforts may have been instrumental in this conclusion, even though this early resolution lost Paul additional fees by not going trail. As stated earlier, Paul is truly an amazing attorney and we are deeply indebted to him for his excellent assistance. I wholeheartedly recommend him. There is no attorney I’d rather have on my side to defend me or a loved one than Paul Cramm!

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Paul Darrell Cramm's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Hagen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gifted trial lawyer with spectacular record of success. Unhesitatingly offer my strongest endorsement."

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Trey Pettlon

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an excellent trial lawyer who is extremely intelligent and articulate. I've seen it first-hand."

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John DeMarco

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a fantastic defense attorney. I always enjoy getting the chance to pick his brain on a legal issue. He works hard, is up to date on the law, and cares about the results he gets. Can't ask for too much more out of a lawyer."

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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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Glenn Stockton

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Kerns

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a gentleman yet a brutal adversary to face in the courtroom. Paul has earned the respect of all criminal defense attorneys throughout Kansas who know him."

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Brandan Davies

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an honest lawyer with true skills."

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Jason Billam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paul for over ten years and have always been impressed with his dedication to fighting for people that needed his help. He is not afraid to stand up to government attorneys or the Court on behalf of his clients."

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Courtney Henderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a skilled trial attorney with a well-deserved reputation for fighting for his clients. Paul has represented clients in all facets of criminal law and is able to ease his client’s concerns even in the most serious of matters. I have no hesitation endorsing Paul."

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John Boyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a tireless defender of his clients in court. Whether someone is charged with murder or simple drug possession, Paul has the experience to handle any case with skill and care. I have seen Paul fight for his clients many times, and I do not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of help from a criminal defense attorney."

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Paul Burmaster

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an excellent attorney with an unmatched reputation for knowledge and hard work. I whole-heartedly recommend him for anyone seeking assistance with a criminal case in Kansas."

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David Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Leininger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Paul Cramm in action in court and I have gotten to know him as well. I do not hesitate to endorse and recommend him. Paul handles cases the way they should be handled. He fights to win rather than settling for a quick but unsatisfactory resolution."

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Patrick Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paul for fifteen years and watched his work in the criminal courts. He knows what he is doing and always fights for his client. Paul is a trustworthy advocate and highly experienced in the criminal defense field."

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Joseph Norton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Cramm is a knowledgeable, dedicated and zealous fighter. He has a solid reputation of skillfully defending people charged with crimes in Kansas. I have known him for more than a decade and I heartily endorse him as a lawyer."

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Christopher Angles

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandan Davies

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Kerns

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lindsay Hare

Family lawyer

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Christopher Joseph

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Boyd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Billam

Criminal defense lawyer

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Courtney Henderson

Appeals lawyer

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David Adams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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J Hare

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Paul Burmaster

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Brian Leininger

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Patrick Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Norton

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Kansas and Missouri

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Kansas and Missouri

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Kansas and Missouri

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Kansas and Missouri

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Kansas and Missouri

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 50 in Kansas, National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, Trial Lawyers

2011

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1999

Trial Practice Award, Fisher, Patterson, Saylor and Smith

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Paul D. Cramm, Chtd.

Associations

2009 - Present

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. R.R.

Acquittal

State v. S.S.

Dismissal

State v. S.T.

Jury Acquittal

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Education

1999

University of Kansas School of Law

1991

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

NCDD Summer Session, 2017

Dynamic DUI Defense

2017

KACDL Spring CLE Seminar, 2017

Jury De-Selection

2015

KACDL Fall CLE Conference, 2015

Cross Examination of the Forensic Interviewer in a Child Sex Case

Languages

English

Activity

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