Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in ZIP 66211 | 18 available

Rian F. Ankerholz is a principal partner in the law firm of Ankerholz and Smith. Mr. Ankerholz has practiced law since 1982 when he moved to Overland Park from his birthplace of Lyons, Kansas. A second generation lawyer, Mr. Ankerholz grew up with an understanding of how various legal situations affect people's lives. He received both his undergraduate degree and his law school degree from the University of Kansas. In order to serve the needs of the firm's clients in and around the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area, Mr. Ankerholz was also admitted to the Missouri bar in 1995.. Mr. Ankerholz practices primarily in the area of civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury cases and workers' compensation claims in Missouri and Kansas. The firm was one of the first in Missouri and Kansas to utilize advanced technology and video settlement demand brochures to maximize personal injury case recoveries. He believes two of the most important parts of a jury trial are jury selection and witness preparation. Mr. Ankerholz handles divorce cases and family law matters in Kansas only. He emphasizes the needs and best interests of children in all types of family law cases, including divorce, child custody and paternity matters.. Mr. Ankerholz's wife, Nancy, is a homemaker. They have two daughters.

John Kitchin is an esteemed trial attorney, bringing more than 25 years of legal experience to the Kansas City area. He specializes in DUI/DWI charges, traffic tickets, and criminal law, and has handled over 25 jury trials, along with several hundred bench trials and hearings throughout the years.. He attended Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, Texas, and graduated with a BBA in Finance. From there, he went on to St. Louis University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, where he earned his JD in law.. Located in Leawood, John actively practices handling traffic violation and criminal defense cases throughout Kansas and Missouri.

I have extensive experience working in Kansas appellate courts, providing an in-depth understanding of the Kansas criminal justice system. I can use my knowledge and experience in the courts to put together a strong defense for any criminal charge you’re facing.

I chose the field of DUI defense for many reasons.  I have a great deal of experience in all areas of the criminal law, and it is my opinion that more people are falsely accused of DUI than any other crime.  Many Judges and jurors assume a person is impaired if he or she cannot walk perfectly heel-to-toe on a line or stand on one leg for thirty seconds.  The fact is, most people cannot do these things after having nothing to drink.  Try to do theses things in your living room, then imagine trying to do them on the side of a busy street after being pulled out of your car by a police officer.  Additionally, I like the scientific aspects of this field, such as the effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body and the inability of breath testing machines to accurately measure a person's alcohol level.

As a criminal defense lawyer, I am committed to listening to my clients to learn who they are and what their story is all about. Learning my client's story is how I can best educate judges, prosecutors, juries, and the media.. There are many criminal defense lawyers, but far fewer lawyers who routinely put cases before a jury. From July of 2021 to June of 2024, I was lead counsel on eight jury trials, including three homicide cases and three sexual assault cases. In seven of these eight trials, my clients were found not guilty of every single charge put before their jury. In the eighth case, my client was found not guilty of homicide, but guilty of drug distribution.. I have worked hard to develop a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to my work, taking into account the many factors that contribute to a situation where someone finds themselves accused of a crime. A client's future is critically important to me and I will go to extreme lengths within the confines of the law and my ethical duties to assist each client.. I am licensed to practice law in both Kansas and in Missouri.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Fulton and surrounding areas.