Richard Evans Oswalt

Richard Evans Oswalt

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 39 years

Licensing Lawyer at Hutchinson, KS
Practice Areas: Licensing

1125 E 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Licensing 100%

Drivers License Reinstatement - Assisting Kansas Drivers who have canceled, suspended or revoked driver's licenses, to obtain or regain their valid driving status.

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 39 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1987

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Law Office of Richard E. Oswalt

1125 E 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67501

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Richard Evans Oswalt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by B Phillips | October 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Traveling through Kansas and got a 15 mph over the speed limitticket! Richard E. Oswalt is the attorney to call!

My 15-year-old son and I were traveling cross-country this summer from Colorado to Illinois. I was letting him get some much needed long-distance interstate driving experience in while still on his restricted driver license. I couldn’t watch him the whole stretch he drove, and he got a little lead in... his foot. We were pulled over for doing 90 in a 75 in Salina, Kansas! A 15-mph-over speeding ticket on his record before he even had a full license would have been bad for his driving future, and a conviction would have driven up my insurance rates. We live in Illinois, so I was in a bind looking for a good attorney in Kansas. I searched for lawyers in the county where he got the ticket. I went through listings, talked to a few assistants, and even had one attorney turn me down outright. After a good amount of time reading reviews and not feeling good about any of the options. But then I found Richard, who took the call himself! After a short conversation about my son’s case, he had some good ideas about how to work with that particular court. He was also cordial and had immediate thoughts on how to get it resolved. He was alao honest that it was a 15-mph-over ticket and didn’t raise our hopes falsely, which made me trust him. Within a day he called me back himself, not an email, and not an assistant. He had worked out a deal with the prosecutor: my son would do 15 hours of community service, and once that was done the case would be dismissed! My son finished the hours within two weeks, and we got the proof back to the prosecutor soon after. A couple days later the case was dismissed. Richard also got the prosecutor to waive the ticket fee and court costs. Working with Richard E. Oswalt was a pleasure! He was straightforward, efficient, courteous, and fast. I highly recommend him to anyone traveling through Kansas, or living there, who needs help with a traffic case. It’s worth the investment! -B. Phillips

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

DUI dismissed!

From the very beginning Mr. Oswalt did an amazing job in my case. He explained everything in detail. He had an answer for every question I had and it was obvious he knew what he was doing. He was very thorough in all the details which I really really appreciated. He was also very personable and frien...dly. He was always professional and at the end of the day, he was able to get my case dismissed! I hope I never need a lawyer again but if I do, I’m going back to Mr. Oswalt no question!

Posted by Victor | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional DUI Attorney Mr. Oswalt .

Exceptional DUI Attorney Mr. Oswalt. I cannot thank enough Mr.Oswalt, the attorney for his incredible work on my DUI case. He was knowledgeable, professional, and completely dedicated from start to finish. He took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions promptly, an...d made a very stressful situation much easier to handle. His experience with DUI cases truly showed in the outcome. He explored every possible option, protected my rights, and achieved the best result I could have hoped for. I felt supported and confident throughout the entire process. I highly recommend this attorney to anyone facing a DUI charge and looking for someone who is honest, skilled, and genuinely cares about their clients.

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Oswalt Went Above and Beyond, Highly Recommend

I hired Mr. Oswalt to help me resolve a traffic violation, and I’m so glad I did. I had reached out to several other lawyers before finding him, and most either required me to appear in court or didn’t respond to my calls. However, when I contacted Mr. Oswalt, he immediately stepped in and helped me ...out. He represented me in court and kept me fully informed about every step of the process. What really stood out was how much effort he put into ensuring I got the best possible outcome. For someone like me, who had never dealt with anything like this before, I felt completely at ease with his guidance and professionalism. Mr. Oswalt was not only extremely knowledgeable but also kind and understanding throughout the whole experience. He went far above and beyond, and I’m incredibly thankful I found him. I highly recommend Mr. Oswalt to anyone in need of legal assistance, he truly cares about his clients and delivers results.

Posted by Donald | March 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The Best in the Midwest Legal Representation

I am currently a Commercial Driver's License holder, who ended up in a bind which could potentially jeopardize CDL and ultimately my job. I tried to speak with the DA, with no luck. I googled CDL traffic attorneys and started to read Reviews. That's when Attorney at Law Richard E. Oswalt stood out. I... called him and Mr Oswalt immediately responded. We spoke about everything I had to lose, his honesty is why I hired him as a legal representative. I must say your professional,honest demeanor and dedication to my case not only provided me with security but truly went above and beyond my expectations. I am deeply appreciative of all your hard work and when I found out he was a man of God ❤️ I most definitely recommend Richard E Oswalt P.A for anyone who needs the best of the best legal assistance. God bless and thank you again!

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Richard Evans Oswalt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Tremaine

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Dick. He is an incredibly conscientious and dedicated to seeking the best resolution for his clients. I often refer clients to him, especially when their case involves complicated issues surround DUI and other driving related matters. You can't go wrong choosing Dick to represent you!"

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Joseph Norton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard Oswalt is one of the best attorneys in Kansas when it comes to driver's license issues. I have referred many people to Mr. Oswalt and he has helped them with their driver's license issues. He is also an exceptional advocate for his clients charged with DUI, traffic matters and other criminal cases. I am happy to endorse Richard Oswalt!"

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Michael Wyatt

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dick is a fantastic advocate for his clients. I have referred him cases for friends and family, and he always goes above and beyond to provide the highest level of representation. Dick keeps his clients well informed, he takes and returns calls promptly, and his staff is also exemplary. I can't recommend him enough."

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Robert Wiechman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Bretz

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known DIck Oswalt for over 20 years and have found him to be an excellent attorney, especially in the area of driver's license issues."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Client Choice's Award, Avvo

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

President -Owner, RIchard E. Oswalt P.A.

1987 - 2007

Owner, RIchard E, Oswalt Attorney at Law

Associations

2004 - Present

Reno County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Reno County Bar Association

Treasurer

1999 - Present

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1987 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Wichita Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Reno County Bar Association

President

2015 - 2016

Reno County Bar Association

Vice President

Education

1987

Oklahoma City University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Kansas

Business

Speaking Engagements

2019

Reno County Bar Association

The Top 10 Reasons for License Suspension in the State of Kansas

2016

Bar Association Luncheon

Driver LIcense Reinstatement Issues in Kansas - Speaker

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