Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Kansas City, KS

1 of these firms is based in Kansas City; the others serve Kansas City from Kansas City, MO (10 mi), Liberty, MO (19 mi) and North Kansas City, MO (9 mi).

4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Nigro Law Firm

Nigro Law Firm

(50)
  • Hands
  • Court
  • Communication
“I have personally dealt with several attorneys in my life and not only did he attain the goal we had initially aimed for in a plea agreement, he went above and beyond and got a much better one.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 2000
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Solomon & Peter

Solomon & Peter

(48)
  • Job
  • Communication
  • Law Firm
“Although I was in a really bad spot and probably not the easiest to work with, Josh did an amazing job, was incredibly kind, informative and maintained a good sense of humor through it all.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 2019
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Aramjoo Law Firm

Aramjoo Law Firm

(49)
  • Outcome
  • Family Law
  • Office
“His firm is very well organized from online bill pay and appointment reminders to document creation/processing and prepping for trial and his staff is awesome (Hi, Baylee!”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Family Business
In Business Since 2013
Liberty, MO · 19 mi from Kansas City
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The O'Connor Law Firm

The O'Connor Law Firm

(46)
“Thank you for your assistance and help in making a very difficult time more comfortable knowing that you were in the corner and cared about us as a family.”
Free Initial Consultation
28+ Years Experience
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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The Christopher Scott Law Office

The Christopher Scott Law Office

(50)
  • Job
  • Case
  • Questions
“I would recommend Chris to anyone seeking legal assistance, he is very easy to talk to and has alot of confidence about him, I would hire him again if I ever need legal advice or assistance!!”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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The Watt Law Firm

The Watt Law Firm

(48)
  • Feel
  • Call
  • Prison
“Greg Watts is a great attorney he comes prepared and gets the job done he treats his clients as if they were his own family I would recommend Greg Watts for all your legal defense needs and out of 1 to 5 I would give him a 10 thank you Greg I am very...”
Se Habla Español
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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The 24 firms listed for Kansas City, KS 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, KS

The 24 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%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "price" and "communication". 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. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.

Are criminal law firms listed for Kansas City open on Saturdays or Sundays?

6 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.

KC Defense Counsel

KC Defense Counsel

(46)
  • Call
  • Job
  • Responsive
“It was super easy to get my speeding ticket taken care of, all I had to do was fill out a form and they promptly called me to discuss details and payment.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Cash, Check
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Kcticketlaw

Kcticketlaw

(49)
  • Moving Violation
  • Results
  • Efficient
“I had a speeding ticket that I needed taken care of and I called Brandon Kane not even 24hrs before my court date & he took care of the ticket for me & got the result I was looking for.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2014
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Crozier Law

Crozier Law

(42)
  • Understanding
  • Divorce
  • Legal Help
“By far one of the greatest attorneys in the Kansas City metro area I would recommend him and his firm to friends and family or anyone looking for a great hardworking Attorney that looks out for you and you need reach out to Justin he will take care ...”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2016
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Jungle Law

Jungle Law

(45)
  • Job
  • Paralegals
  • Right
“I want to give a big shout out and thank you to Lauren and Heather for their patience,,,,understanding,,and compassion the whole way through the process,, your knowledge and fast work gave me confidence and closure at the same time!!!”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2002
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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David M. Lurie, Criminal Defense Attorney

David M. Lurie, Criminal Defense Attorney

(50)
  • Understanding
  • Money
  • Questions
“He took the time to understand my concerns, patiently answered my questions, and provided guidance that went beyond the confines of their professional obligations.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1981
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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The Law Firm of Kenneth L. Jamison

The Law Firm of Kenneth L. Jamison

(49)
  • Knowledge
  • Questions
  • Traffic
“He was very kind and very patient with both of us, neither had navigated a legal situation like this before and he answered all of our questions and really guided us through it.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2021
Liberty, MO · 19 mi from Kansas City
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The Law Office Of Larry Lavigne II

The Law Office Of Larry Lavigne II

(48)
  • Job
  • Fees
  • Money
“He seem to know the thought process of who we were fighting against and could always tell us what to expect and what he was going to do when it happened.”
Family Business
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Aimee the Attorney

Aimee the Attorney

(50)
  • Email
  • Job
  • Tickets
“Super easy to work with, very clear about what paperwork she needed and what the next steps were, and will certainly email her again if I need her legal services again.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2013
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Cornerstone Law Firm

Cornerstone Law Firm

(44)
  • Understand
  • Lawsuit
  • Need
“From our first meeting ,she explained everything to me in terms I can easily understand and was always very responsive when I have questions outside of our meetings.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2016
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Troppito Miller Griffin

Troppito Miller Griffin

(48)
  • Money
  • Communication
  • Understanding
“He was so polite, so professional and super helpful, before I spoke to him, I already spoke to 3 different lawyers over the phone and something about the other lawyers wasn't right.”
In Business Since 2007
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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David Lee Wells Law Office

David Lee Wells Law Office

(47)
  • Results
  • Informative
  • Speeding Ticket
“He was very kind to speak with me and listened patiently while I explained my situation and although he wasn't able to help, he did send me down the right path.”
In Business Since 1999
North Kansas City, MO · 9 mi from Kansas City
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The Probst Law Firm, PA

The Probst Law Firm, PA

(47)
  • Knowledge
  • Compassionate
  • Fees
“Ray is a good lawyer help me with what I needed no complications no if and butts straight to the point dose a great job if I needed help agin definitely would contact him again but hope not.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2009
827 Armstrong Ave Ste 302, Kansas City, KS
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The Harshman Law Firm

The Harshman Law Firm

(15)
“She might be the only attorney in Kansas City who is not only affordable, but has a great staff and offers excellent one on one assistance to all her clients!”
Accepts Cash
Licensed
In Business Since 2019
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Law Office of R. Brent Hankins

Law Office of R. Brent Hankins

(22)
  • Lawsuit
  • Questions
  • Confidence
“After my wreck, which left major damage to my car and put myself in the hospital, my wife advised me that we should get a lawyer to handle insurance and the hospital.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2002
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Kagay Law Firm

Kagay Law Firm

(39)
  • Payment
  • Price
  • Council
“On a professional note, I work with people Tony has represented over his years with the Public Defender's Office (and even been questioned by him on the stand) and they always tell me they were happy with his services.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2021
Liberty, MO · 19 mi from Kansas City
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Spradlin Kennedy Law Firm

Spradlin Kennedy Law Firm

(31)
  • Questions
  • Paralegal
  • Price
“While I hope not to have any trouble again in the near future, if I do they'll be the ones I call because their friendliness, professionalism, and efficiency is unmatched in Kanas City, Mo!”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2018
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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The Fulcher Law Firm

The Fulcher Law Firm

(14)
  • Insurance
“The insurance company wanted to provide some level of responsibility to me since my vehicle struck his (even though the other driver caused the accident.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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The Law Office of Andrew T. Christie

The Law Office of Andrew T. Christie

(22)
  • Felony
  • Charges
  • Questions
“If you are reading this you are thinking about retaining him and I want to encourage you to do it now, you will not find a better option specifically anywhere in Lafayette County, Missouri.”
Accepts Debit, Check, Paypal, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
Kansas City, MO · 10 mi from Kansas City
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Kansas City, KS Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1805
Maximum cost
$21658
National Average
$6618
Avg Per Hour Rates
$422
$4212
$7220
Typical price range is based on 313 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6618
Minimum cost $1805
Maximum cost $21658
Avg Per Hour Rates $422

Typical range $4212 to $7220 is based on 313 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Kansas City

  • “To find a lawyer that's professional, pleasant and quick to respond to your questions is rare, but that is what you will get with The Watt Law Firm.” — client of The Watt Law Firm
  • “Working with them was an absolute delight! Through phone and email correspondence they were always extremely pleasant every time I called.” — client of Spradlin Kennedy Law Firm
  • “I'm so pleased with his professionalism, knowledge and willingness to do what's right for a client.” — client of Kagay Law Firm
  • “I was very pleased with how they handled my case and would recommend to friends and family.” — client of Cornerstone Law Firm

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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