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J. Lindsey Ikram co-founded Wood Ikram Law Firm with her father, Randell K. Wood, in 2020. Lindsey Ikram brings a diverse background and broad experience to Wood Ikram Law Firm. She received her bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2015. She has since assisted on multi-jurisdictional trade projects and complex financial transactions. Lindsay enjoys helping clients in a variety of ways, from realizing new business opportunities to righting an economic or personal injury. She applies this experience to her trial advocacy in both criminal, civil litigations, timeshare, and personal injury.

Amber is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law where she graduated six months early at the top of her class with a Family Law emphasis. During law school, Amber received the coveted induction into Phi Delta Phi legal honor society, made the Dean's list every semester, and was recognized at the Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute as an Up & Coming Attorney.. While still in law school, Amber gained early litigation experience as an attorney for the Child and Family Services Clinic and Guardian ad Litem Clinic. During law school, Amber also obtained additional litigation experience clerking for a group of general practice attorneys and gained invaluable experience outside of law books in many different areas of the law. By not confining her experience to one area of the law, Amber is able to take the skills she has acquired and better serve a larger population of her community. Having her own law firm, Amber is able to provide the most personalized and individualized attention to each of her clients.

Brandon G. Kinney, Esq., admitted to practice in Missouri and Kansas since 2005, offers comprehensive legal support rooted in pragmatism and advocacy. He begins each engagement with probate and estate planning, guiding families through wills, trusts, and guardianship matters. Next, his criminal defense practice covers traffic offenses (including CDL cases), DUI representation, and felony matters—treating every case with the seriousness it deserves. On the civil front, he handles real estate deals, landlord-tenant disputes, and personal injury claims. He rounds out his services by helping clients navigate Chapter 7 bankruptcies and by offering debt collection and defense solutions. Through clear communication and tailored approaches, Brandon protects both his clients’ interests and peace of mind.

I am David M. Lurie, a Kansas City criminal defense attorney with more than 40 years of experience. I know how to structure an argument and a case to put my client in the best light possible. I build relationships that allow me to work more efficiently and more effectively for my clients. I also know exactly what it takes to analyze a case and the weaknesses and strengths of the prosecutor's case to custom-craft a result for each client.. Whatever you are being charged with, chances are good that I've helped someone in a similar situation before. I will draw on this experience, as well as the facts of your specific situation, to help the authorities see you as the good person you are so we can minimize the punishment you may face.

Denise is licensed to practise in Missouri, Kansas and England.  Her entire career has been devoted to criminal defense and personal injury. She has handled numerous high profile cases across the world. Now practising in Lees Summit, Missouri, she handles all types of criminal and traffic offences, including stealing, shoplifting, possession, drug charges, DWI/DUI, and domestic assault or domestic violence cases.

Stephanie’s legal career has been exclusively focused in the practice of criminal law. In the criminal justice system, courtroom experience is a valuable commodity. Stephanie has spent nearly every day of her legal career inside the courtroom as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor. As a former prosecutor, she has first-hand knowledge and insight into criminal cases from the prosecution’s perspective enabling her to efficiently recognize weaknesses in the Government’s case. Additionally, as a prosecutor, she worked closely with law enforcement. She is uniquely familiar with law enforcement policy and procedure regarding proper report writing, searches and seizures, witness interviews, interrogations, crime-scene processing and the preservation of evidence. This inside knowledge allows her to effectively scrutinize each case for police error and aggressively protect the rights of her clients. Stephanie is a fierce advocate, who can always be counted on to fight tirelessly for her clients!

In addition to practicing law for over 25 years, I am also a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and have great experience dealing with nursing home matters, professional licensing matters for nurses and other professionals and worker's compensation matters.

With an office in Kearney & Plattsburg Missouri,  D. Shane Murphy assists clients throughout Northwest Missouri and appears in the Circuit Courts of Clay County, Clinton County, Dekalb County, Platte County, Ray County, Caldwell County, Buchanan County, and Eastern Jackson County.  Mr. Murphy also appears regularly in the Municipal Courts of Kansas City, Kearney, Liberty, Platte City, Smithville, Excelsior Springs, Richmond, Gower, Lathrop, Plattsburg, Trimble, and many other jurisdictions.Additionally, The Murphy Law Office, PC provides a wide array of legal services regarding estate planning, corporate transactions, small business matters and real estate.    Our client-centered approach includes offering you the choice of flat fee legal representation or a more traditional hourly fee structure. Our flat fee option can give you the peace of mind that you know upfront what your case will cost, with no surprises. Our experience, however, has shown that some clients are more comfortable with an hourly fee structure. We give you the choice.Choosing a lawyer can be a difficult decision. We encourage you to contact Mr. Murphy and his staff at to discuss your legal situation and get answers to your questions.

T.J. Kirsch is a criminal defense attorney who has focused on criminal law throughout his education and practice. From a law degree with a criminal litigation skills concentration from St. Louis University School of Law and continuing through the many hundreds of criminal cases he has handled; passionate, zealous advocacy for clients and constituitonal rights continues to be the focus. Especially the right to have a client's case tried by a jury.. T.J. is from Iowa and started a family of his own in mid-Missouri.

Matthew Cohen is a highly skilled and experienced attorney in the area of DUI and criminal defense. Matthew has over a decade of experience in Southern California courts where he has established great relationships with prosecutors and judges alike. He has a reputation as an aggressive and well-respected criminal defense attorney with a long history of success.In his ten plus years of experience in criminal defense, Matthew has represented thousands of clients in felony and misdemeanor cases throughout southern California. Matthew is dedicated to all of his clients and works constantly to receive the results that his clients deserve. Matthew also gives all of his clients his personal cell phone number to ensure that they receive the attention that they need.. Matthew reunited with attorney Daniel Perlman, who he worked for years ago, after spending over seven years at The Law Offices of Hart J. Levin, specializing in criminal and DUI defense. Matthew, who lives with his family in the La Crescenta area, earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Binghamton University in New York, and his law degree locally from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Matthew utilizes his expertise to vigorously defend and protect every individual that he represents.