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Trusted DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys in Kansas City
Kitchin Law Firm has dedicated over 25 years to providing expert legal representation in Kansas and Missouri, specializing in DUI/DWI defense, traffic violations, and criminal defense. Our team combines extensive courtroom experience with a client-focused approach to protect your rights, record, and future. With a track record of 3,543 cases successfully resolved, we prioritize personalized advocacy and practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our founder, John Kitchin, brings specialized expertise from roles as an Assistant District Defender and military attorney, ensuring strategic defense strategies grounded in real-world legal challenges.We emphasize accessibility through phone-based consultations and streamlined processes, minimizing client stress while maintaining rigorous legal standards. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and measurable results establishes us as a trusted partner in navigating complex legal matters.
Services
DUI/DWI Defense
Traffic Violations
Criminal Defense
Minor In Possession
Drug Possession
Speeding Tickets
License Suspensions
Expungements
Domestic Violence
Felony Defense
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of legal experience in DUI and criminal defense
- Our team has successfully resolved 3,543 traffic and criminal cases
- We handle most cases via phone to save client time and reduce stress
- We prioritize keeping your driving record clean and license protected
- Our attorney provides transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
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Services
DUI/DWI Defense
Our DUI/DWI defense specialists handle cases in Kansas and Missouri courts, challenging evidence and negotiating reduced penalties. We protect driving privileges through administrative hearings and courtroom litigation. With experience in over 500 felony cases, we develop tailored strategies for first-time and repeat offenses.
Traffic Violations
We contest speeding tickets and traffic citations to prevent insurance rate increases and license suspensions. Our firm handles point reduction and non-moving violation amendments across Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions. Over 5,000 clients have benefited from our traffic law expertise.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice covers misdemeanors and felonies including drug possession and domestic violence. We protect client rights through pre-trial negotiations and courtroom representation. The firm's track record includes successful outcomes in 550+ felony cases.
License Suspensions
We challenge license suspensions from DUI/DWI charges and traffic violations in Kansas and Missouri. Our services include hardship license applications and administrative hearing representation. We help clients maintain driving privileges through legal loopholes and procedural challenges.
Minor In Possession
Our MIP defense focuses on minimizing consequences for underage drinking charges. We negotiate reduced penalties and record expungement while protecting future educational and employment opportunities. The firm prioritizes keeping youthful offenders' records clean through court-approved diversion programs.
People
John Kitchin
Attorney at Law
John Kitchin brings 25+ years of legal experience, including service as Assistant District Defender in Johnson County, KS. A former Marine Corps attorney, he has handled 550+ felony cases and 3,500+ traffic matters. His practice focuses on DUI defense and criminal law in Kansas and Missouri.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI charge?
Contact Kitchin Law Firm immediately. We'll explain your rights, handle license suspension hearings, and develop a defense strategy tailored to Kansas or Missouri laws.
Can traffic tickets be reduced to non-moving violations?
Yes, our attorneys negotiate with prosecutors to amend tickets to non-moving violations, preserving driving records and preventing insurance rate increases in Kansas and Missouri.
How do MIP charges affect young drivers?
MIP charges can lead to license suspension and future employment issues. We focus on minimizing penalties and securing record expungement to protect young drivers' futures.
What are the penalties for drug possession?
Kansas penalties range from misdemeanors to level 5 felonies. Missouri charges carry 6 months to 7 years imprisonment. We challenge evidence and negotiate reduced charges for possession offenses.
Can license suspensions be fought?
Yes, we contest suspensions through administrative hearings and court challenges, helping clients maintain driving privileges in both Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions.
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