Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Shawnee, KS

1 of these firms is based in Shawnee; the others serve Shawnee from Kansas City, MO (16 mi), Olathe (9 mi) and Overland Park (11 mi).

5 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Zigtema Law Office LC

Zigtema Law Office LC

4.7 11 reviews
“We are well aware that many CINC cases end in heartbreak (and several attorneys we called wouldn't even take our case because of it) But after 6 months of working with Kate, we got what we hoped and prayed for.”
Since 2016
11660 W 75th St
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Nigro Law Firm

Nigro Law Firm

4.9 71 reviews
“Nigro was amazing he was able to help me when I needed help in a jam.”
Serves Kansas, Missouri20+ yearsBBB accredited
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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CDL Legal

CDL Legal

4.9 65 reviews
“I wish I could add more than five star thank you great customer services staff keep me updated every step finally now ticket dismissed.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2014Prices online
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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KC Defense Counsel

KC Defense Counsel

4.9 119 reviews
“If you're in need of any legal help, don't hesitate to reach out to Tony!!”
Free consultationBBB accreditedSince 2019
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Michael C. Hunter, Attorney at Law

Michael C. Hunter, Attorney at Law

5.0 111 reviews
“Got me out of a sticky situation I put myself in and we got it taken care of fast and easy.”
Serves Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas City metroOpen 24 hoursSince 2017
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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Gigstad Law Office

Gigstad Law Office

5.0 126 reviews
“I will forever be thankful for the grace he gave and the understanding.”
BBB A+Since 2013
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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The 15 firms listed for Shawnee, 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: Shawnee, KS

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 3,705 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 5 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 (6), car accidents (2), drug charges (2) and personal injury (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 5 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Shawnee open on Saturdays or Sundays?

6 of the 15 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.

Roth Davies

Roth Davies

4.9 121 reviews
“From keeping me updated on the case and not having to show up to court at all he saved me a lot of hassle.”
Serves Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas City areaBBB A+Since 2015
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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Groverlawkc

Groverlawkc

4.9 84 reviews
“They kept me informed and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winOpen 24 hoursSince 2010
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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KC Defenders

KC Defenders

4.9 44 reviews
“When I got pulled over a few months ago, the first thing my dad did was refer to kc defenders!”
Since 2017
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Law Office of R. Brent Hankins

Law Office of R. Brent Hankins

5.0 44 reviews
“You never think that you would need an attorney during the worst time of your life but KNOW that when you hire Brent that he has YOUR best interest at heart”
Free consultationMissouri Bar since 1994Open 24 hoursSince 2002
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Rivera Law

Rivera Law

4.9 43 reviews
“Werent for Vincent I would have been in a far different position!”
Serves all of KansasFree consultationSince 2014
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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Barnds Law

Barnds Law

4.9 140 reviews
“Christopher Thompson took the time to explain everything clearly and even provided a well-organized binder for storing important documents and assets”
Kansas Bar since 20129 attorneysVirtual consultationsServes Johnson County, KS, Shawnee County, KS +9Since 2018
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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The Mozingo Law Firm

The Mozingo Law Firm

4.9 76 reviews
“I was very pleased with prompt, clear communication in a case that should have been pretty cut and dry but made very difficult by a judge that was terrible to have to deal with.”
Free consultationSince 2014
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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Jungle Law

Jungle Law

4.6 123 reviews
“They are awesome people to hire , n you can really trust em”
Free consultationSe habla españolOpen 24 hoursSince 2002
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Spradlin Kennedy Richman Law Firm

Spradlin Kennedy Richman Law Firm

5.0 51 reviews
“Olivia is a rockstar, she assisted our family with an expungement case and went above and beyond to get everything worked out.”
Free consultationSince 2018
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Shawnee

  • “Chris handled my case. Every person I was in contact with at the office was pleasant to work with and very responsive to inquiries.” — client of Barnds Law
  • “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 Richman Law Firm
  • “Josh was excellent handling my case! Communicated well, reduced the charges and fines, was punctual with court arrival times.” — client of Gigstad Law Office
  • “Highly recommend Mike or Tristen for anyone in need of exceptional criminal defense representation.” — client of Jungle Law
  • “I was very pleased with the empathy shown and time invested in my case; which resulted in us obtaining the outcome we had set out to achieve.” — client of Gigstad Law Office

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

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