I handle only criminal defense cases. I have spent over 30 years developing my expertise and reputation in this field of practice.

As an AV Rated attorney, I have the earned the respect and trust of clients, lawyers, and judges in Kansas City and throughout Western Missouri. My dedication to criminal law is well known. My colleagues and I founded the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and I served as its president. I have also been a frequent lecturer for the Missouri Bar, speaking to lawyers on a wide range of topics in criminal defense practice.

The AV rating is the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards in Martindale Hubbell. This lawyer rating system is part of Martindale Hubbell’s service to the legal community which evaluates lawyers and law firms in the United States and Canada based on peer review.

Experience:
Over 150 criminal jury trials
Frequent speaker on criminal defense topics
Past President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Area of Practice:
Criminal Law

Bar Admissions:
Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court District of Kansas
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit

Education:
University of Missouri School of Law, Columbia, Missouri, Juris Doctor
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, Bachelor of Science

Professional Associations and Memberships:
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Past President, Founding Member,
Board of Directors
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Past Chair, Solo and Small Firms Committee

If you are charged with a crime, no matter what the charge, let me go to work to protect you. Contact me to schedule an appointment.