Top Rated Grandview, MO Criminal Defense Lawyers

38 criminal defense lawyers serve Grandview, MO. Compare the best based on 80+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Jackson County are listed below.

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Grandview Has 38 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 80 Reviews

1012 Main St, Grandview, MO

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more

Rating: 6.5

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John Ryan Law Office
13601 S. 71 HWY., Grandview, MO

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 6.3

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grandview, MO

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Belton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Kimberly Benjamin is the owner and founder of the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center and the Missouri Accident & Injury Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC in Kansas City and Belton, MO. Kim has put together a team of lawyers who fight for th...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Tom Bath and his associate Robin Fowler have made me feel very comfortable within the boundaries of my case. I would recommend the Bath Edmonson law firm to anyone needing an honest ,highly educated and extremely fair Law Firm to represent them in..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: As a criminal defense lawyer, I am committed to listening to my clients to learn who they are and what their story is all about. Learning my client's story is how I can best educate judges, prosecutors, juries, and the media. There are many crimin...

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Belton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: I have practiced law for nearly 20 years. I am licensed in Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. The majority of my practice deals with criminal defense with a focus on drunk driving defense. I handle cases from the first time offender to serious felony ...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Raymore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: "The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries." Clarence Darrow.

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (LEAWOOD)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: We are committed to your well-being and the well-being of our community. Our office is designed to put you at ease. We work with you in a respectful and responsive manner and have the legal skills, experience and depth to provide effective legal s...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Criminal Defense

Review: "George Thomas is a distinguished defense attorney with a notable background in military service and historical scholarship. Before embarking on his legal career, he served in the military, where he gained valuable experience that has informed his ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Hired Charles and was very happy with him as he knew the legal system, local municipality, and best options while putting my fears at rest. Charles understands and sympathizes with his clients worries. Charles made things simple and took care of e..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Belton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "This guy represented me to the best anyone ever could . I couldn't ask for a better attorney to work for me with me and beside me he knows his law and ain't scared to go after anyone (anyone) that is not following laws and rights of we the people ..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Class Action and more

Bio: Rick practices in the areas of negligence and injury cases, business litigation, insurance and workers compensation. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases representing parties in wrongful death and injuries from truck wrecks, car crashes, ...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Raymore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Speeding and Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "Mr. Russ Little did a great job for me when I was in a very tough situation. His knowledge of the law and his ability to seek out positive outcomes in difficult situations was great. He is someone you want on your side."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, International Law and more

Review: "Simply the best attorney I have ever hired. From the moment I hired her, she took action on my case and had it resolved quickly. First class. Look no further."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Raymore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, State, Local, and Municipal Law and more

Review: "Since the beginning of my case it's been all about money. I paid my retainer off before the time frame in which I said I would and received a phone call stating I had not paid the retainer. That was the first and last phone call I received from th..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support and more

Review: "Ms. Vermillion is the only lawyer that really seemed to listen to me and actually did what I wanted her to do with my case, that's out of 5 paid attorneys and at least 3 public defenders. She is professional, intelligent, caring, knowledgeable, fi..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Kansas City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grandview (Leawood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.8

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Grandview, MO?

Sam M. Devinki 54 years licensed
Michael E. Curley 50 years licensed
Charles Clifford Curry 50 years licensed
Kenneth C. Hensley 46 years licensed
Lawrence F Gepford Jr 46 years licensed
Lawrence Jay Zimmerman 42 years licensed
Thomas Joseph Bath Jr. 39 years licensed
Debra Ann Vermillion 39 years licensed
Sara Elizabeth Welch 37 years licensed
John Thomas Kitchin 35 years licensed

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Which Grandview, MO Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Mark Edward Hartman 8 years licensed
Tyson Steven Bramley 11 years licensed
Nicholas Bates 11 years licensed
Maurice Eugene Brewer 11 years licensed
Chaste Samuel Higgins 12 years licensed
Sara Tess Ballew 13 years licensed
Erin Christina Fox 13 years licensed
Monica Rose Tanzey 14 years licensed
Jason Lee Nonnemaker 17 years licensed
Russell Clark Little 20 years licensed

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Grandview, MO Criminal Defense Lawyers

Grandview Has 38 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 80 Reviews

Charles Clifford Curry