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Taylon Sumners-Schwartz is an award winning attorney who handles criminal matters ranging from complex litigation to minor traffic offenses. Sumners-Schwartz Law, founded by Taylon in April of 2024 is a locally owned law firm serving Mt. Vernon, Missouri and surrounding areas in the 417. Taylon previously spent 9 years working for Dee Wampler and Joseph Passanise at Wampler & Passanise, before starting her own law practice near her hometown to give back to her community. She is known for her compassion, communication, and credibility in the courtroom. Shefiercely advocates to achieve justice for her clients from start to finish and is a member of a number of professional organizations including the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jennipher M.C. Hawkins (formerly Jennipher M. Cromley) is a criminal defense, traffic law, and family law attorney at Aramjoo Law Firm.Jennipher grew up in Blue Springs, Missouri, and graduated from Blue Springs High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law/Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Justice Studies with a minor in Philosophy from Avila University, graduating summa cum laude.Jennipher received her law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. While at UMKC, Jennipher became extremely interested in trial work and was actively involved in the trial advocacy program. Jennipher took multiple courses in trial advocacy, criminal law, and is a certified Guardian ad Litem. During law school, Jennipher gained experience by volunteering at the Jackson County Public Defender’s office, assisting with Mid-West Innocence Project cases, and competing across the nation in mock trial tournaments.Having once been in foster care herself, Jennipher strives to ensure every person receives their day in court and has a chance to tell their story. Jennipher hopes that she can use her childhood experiences with the legal system to help families and children understand the legal process and ease families through difficult transitions.

I am a Partner at KC Defense Counsel, LLC. I represent criminal defendants charged with a variety of crimes, ranging from involuntary manslaughter to driving while suspended.

I am licensed to practice law in five states:  Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, North Carolina, and Illinois.. My office is located in Kansas City, MO.. I wanted to become a lawyer since I was a teenager.  I enjoy developing meaningful long-term relationships with my clients.  I work hard on every case in an effort to try and get the most favorable outcome I can for my client.

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.