Nigro Law Firm
“I hired Ross for the first time and he was extremely helpful , Ross was there every step of the way with my case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kansas City, MO
24 firms listed · 19 in Kansas City · 4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Solomon & Peter
“He also shows compassion, integrity, respect and all around genuine care for his clients.”
Aramjoo Law Firm
“Paemon did a terrific job representing my daughter as a defense attorney.”
The O'Connor Law Firm
“He is very honest and transparent with how the entire process will work and what the outcomes could be.”
The Christopher Scott Law Office
“Someone to relay on who also becomes your friend in the process.”
The Watt Law Firm
“This gentleman and his assistant were very polite and helpful to me and my son Ali Young is a Queen in the court room I promise you won't be disappointed.”
The 24 firms listed for Kansas City, MO defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Kansas City, MO
19 of the 24 firms we list are based in Kansas City; the other 5 serve Kansas City from Liberty (11 mi), North Kansas City (2 mi) and Kansas City, KS (10 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,135 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (82%). 4 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), car accidents (3), drug offenses (3), personal injury (3) and domestic assaults (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 4 offer urgent consultations; 15 offer a free initial consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Kansas City shown on this page?
19 of the 24 firms are based in Kansas City; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
KC Defense Counsel
“You pay a fee and then pay the court costs and you get your speeding ticket handled.”
Kcticketlaw
“Brandon helped me get out of my speeding ticket which was 26 mph over the speed limit and all I had to do was take a one time class and didn't lose my license.”
Crozier Law
“He was very knowledgeable about family law and we learned quite a bit about how it all works.”
Jungle Law
“Will highly recommend to anyone in the KC and surrounding areas that are needing assistance.”
David M. Lurie, Criminal Defense Attorney
“Lurie is a very knowledgeable attorney and assured me everything would be okay if I just did what he asked.”
The Law Firm of Kenneth L. Jamison
“He is a hard worker and I would hire him again if I ever need to :)”
The Law Office Of Larry Lavigne II
“Larry is very straight up and a very gd lawyer I have used him plenty of times and I was satisfied with all his work .”
Aimee the Attorney
“She was able to guide me with my situation (speeding ticket in Kansas) and I would highly recommend working with her.”
Cornerstone Law Firm
“Very knowledgeable and professional, had a great experience working with Cornerstone and Mr Mason in particular.”
Troppito Miller Griffin
“My attorney, Ryan Kiliany, and his assistant, Angela Smith-Hounshell, are very professional with excellent communication regarding case status and the expectations of the court.”
David Lee Wells Law Office
“David takes pride in his clients and it definitely shows.”
The Probst Law Firm, PA
“He was completely helpful in walking me through the process, and gave me many reassurances when I got stressed (and believe me, did I get stressed!!!”
The Harshman Law Firm
“Attorney Harshman made me feel comfortable and explained my options clearly.”
Law Office of R. Brent Hankins
“He was fantastic and will always have a special place in our hearts for what he did for us.”
Kagay Law Firm
“When it came time for sentencing Tony stepped up to the plate and did not disappoint!”
Spradlin Kennedy Law Firm
“They almost immediately responded back and told me exactly what to do and provided me a link to make payments towards my cost.”
The Fulcher Law Firm
“Darren and His staff kept me abreast of the proceedings at all times and I never felt like I was out of the loop.”
The Law Office of Andrew T. Christie
“During trial he was completely put together, information ready, prepared for anything that he needed to do, and had it won from the start.”
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