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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.
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