Olathe Lawyers

Michael C. Duma began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor in the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office. At his time there, he developed a skill for litigation and held an impressive conviction record. While a county prosecutor, Michael not only was successful in litigating criminal cases at the trial level, but also gained extensive experience in perfecting appeals in the Kansas Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court.

Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Michael has developed a reputation as an aggressive lawyer who skillfully advocates for his clients.

30 years experience handling personal injury (auto accident, slip and fall, malpractice, other negligence) and bankruptcy (Ch 7 & Ch 13) cases. BBB accredited, friendly, professional representation. History of excellent trial and jury verdicts. Highly reviewed and recommended by Google and Yahoo users. No history of any ethical complaints or sanctions. Member of the Kansas Bar Association, Johnson County Bar Association and Christian Legal Society.

The reasons I chose to be a Kansas criminal defense lawyer are difficult to put into words. It’s the feeling I get when I see somebody’s car pulled over and they watch helplessly as their property is searched. I wonder: was there a legitimate reason for the stop? Did they consent to the search? When I hear on the news that a suspect is taken into custody, my first thoughts are: How did they get to be a suspect in the first place? Will they be intimidated into surrendering their rights? Do they really understand the Miranda warning? What coercive interrogation tactics...

I was born and raised in the Kansas City Metro area, and I have always been proud to claim this city as my home! After graduating from Blue Valley North High School in 2003, I attended Kansas State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in the fall of 2006. While at K-State, I was on the women’s collegiate rowing team, a member of a sorority, studied abroad, and was actively involved in animal rescue. I was a “summer-starter” at the University of Kansas School of Law in the summer of 2007....

Wallentine Injury Law, LLC. is led by experienced personal injury attorney, Jerry Wallentine, who has served the greater Kansas City area for over a decade. With an accomplished team of trial attorneys, the firm has the insight and expertise needed to handle even the most complex cases. Our law firm provides free legal consultation for people injured in auto accidents, dog bites, gun injury, and other catastrophic events causing serious damage. We understand the challenges that arise when you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence. This is why we are committed to results-oriented outcomes...

I am a criminal defense attorney serving individuals in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area in both District and Municipal courts. Prior to founding his firm, I spent years as a civil litigator; serving clients from both plaintiff's counsel and defense counsel.

My primary focus deals with defending clients charged with offenses involving domestic battery, drug and gun offenses, illegal search and seizure, and white collar crimes. I am concerned with presenting his clients with all the information so that THEY may properly weigh all of their options. There is no compulsion to take a plea to terminate a...

Patrick Copley has extensive experience in civil litigation, including domestic litigation, business litigation, property disputes and personal injury. Patrick’s principal focus is helping clients with family law matters. Patrick is dedicated to providing his clients with exceptional support in cases involving child support, child custody, maintenance (or alimony), grandparent rights, guardianships, and paternity. Mr. Copley regularly gives presentations and writes articles related to emerging legal theories and trial techniques. These include; The (Non) Evolution of Logo Liability. Defense RI Newsletter, In Transit. Procuring Testimony from Consumer Product Safety Commission Employees. DRI Product Liability Committee Newsletter, Strictly Speaking. Vol. 1, Issue...

Patrick Lewis defends people accused of drug possession and sales, DUI, DWI, and violent crimes in Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas. He regularly practices in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, as well as municipal courts in Johnson County, Kansas, like Overland Park, Shawnee, Lenexa, Mission and Leawood. He has tried cases ranging from traffic tickets to murder. Patrick regularly defends people against charges of sex crimes, marijuana, and domestic battery.

After completing my education and working for 7+ years with a downtown Kansas City business law firm, I started a solo practice dedicated to serving the needs of my clients as effectively and as efficiently as possible. I keep my overhead low so that I am able to provide competent legal assistance for fees lower than big law firms. I put my masters in tax law degree to use in my practice which focuses on estate planning and probate law, where I was recognized in 2008 and 2009 as a Super Lawyer-Rising Star in Kansas and Missouri, taxation,...

Attorney Richard W. Martin will be able to provide the legal support and representation you need if you have been injured in a personal injury accident, dealing with a family law matter, DUI offense and many other legal matters. He spends 90% of his legal practice is devoted to litigation. Call the firm to schedule a consultation with a member of our team today.

Attorney John E. Harvell was born and raised in Johnson County, Kansas, where he currently practices criminal defense and serves as a judge in the city of Merriam. Mr. Harvell graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School before attending both Kansas State University and University of Kansas, graduating with honors with a degree in Sociology and Child Psychology. In 1989, he graduated from Washburn University School of Law and began his legal career trying over 25 DUI and other jury trials with the Sedgwick County District Attorneyâs office. Since that time, Attorney Harvellâs experience has been based out of Johnson County,...

I graduated law school in 1990. After three years in the Public Defender's Office, where I tried over 30 felony jury trials, I opened my solo law practice in 1993. I started filing bankruptcies in 1997, fell in love with it, and I have limited my practice to bankruptcy since 2003. After working in a couple of law firms, I strongly believe clients are better served by direct contact with their attorney, instead of non-attorneys pretending to be attorneys. I truly enjoy using the power of bankruptcy law to help people who feel they have no...

Kansas City Criminal Attorney

Denise a native of Kansas, earned her bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas and her Juris Doctorate from Barry University in Orlando, Florida.

Denise practices in the areas of Civil Litigation in Kansas, and Small Business Law, International Arbitration & Mediation globally.

Denise has an extensive background in international law having studied:

International Criminal Law and International Criminal Justice at The Hague, Netherlands;

Public International Law and International Intellectual Property Law in Geneva, Switzerland;

Civil Law of the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Corporate Law, Chinese Foreign Investment and Banking Law, and Commercial Arbitration at the Fudan University in Shanghai, China;...

Leonard has been practicing law for 35 years. His office is in downtown Olathe. In 2013, Leonard was recognized as Super Lawyer in real estate and probate by the Kansas City Business Magazine. Check Leonard's web page site at www.HallandGisiLaw.com. Leonard provides one-half free consultation to allow you to understand the issues involved and to decide whether you want to use Leonard as your attorney.

Practice focused on DUI DWI Defense in Kansas and Missouri. Experienced - Aggressive

Helping families plan their legacy, create and manage businesses, and solve family and elder law issues. I am a estate planner and civil litigator in private practice and a trial advocacy undergraduate and law school faculty member. I specialize in litigation strategy, wills and trusts, and wills and trust litigation. I work on publications mostly surrounding trial issues and property law. I graduated from Washburn Law School, earning a special Certificate in Advocacy and being inducted into the Order of Barristers--a national advocacy honorary. While in law school, I served as a researcher for my property law professor, as well as a...

Mr. Davies has extensive experience with defending the criminally accused including DUI, felony DUI, drug possession, felony possession with intent, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, robbery, burglary, and a multitude of other misdemeanors and felony charges. Mr. Davies is dedicated to defending the rights of the accused from the multiple felon to the first time violator. Mr. Davies’ trial experience and results has caused the National Trial Lawyers Association to name him as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Mr. Davies has experience handling high profile cases that receive national media attention and will combat the negative...

Malissa L. Walden is a native Kansan with an international perspective. After years of living abroad, she returned to pursue her life-long dream of helping others through the practice of law. She has dedicated her career to public service and fully understands the needs of her clients. Ms. Walden's main area of practice is asset protection through Bankruptcy; Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. She is here to help people. Not only was Ms. Walden the first attorney at her firm to practice under the new Bankruptcy Code; she also assisted attorneys across the state to become Electronic Case Filing compliant. Due...

Christopher (Chris) Joseph is the Managing Member of Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC, where he chairs the firm’s criminal defense practice group. His practice involves criminal defense and civil litigation in federal and state courts across Kansas. Chris defends individuals facing federal criminal charges and high-level state felony charges and counsels individuals and businesses subject to government investigations. Chris also has ample experience litigating civil asset forfeiture matters.

Henry David Thoreau said it best by stating, “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them.” Robert Titus is one of the rare people that will die with no songs left in his heart. A natural extrovert with a passion for the courtroom, Rob’s greatest asset is his ability to connect with people.

Out of law school, Rob worked at one of the biggest oil companies in America as a landman. He ended up as in-house counsel in Kansas working for a top ten oil producer. The great...

Mr. Roth practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death. For nearly a decade Jason practiced civil defense litigation. Jason has represented some of the largest insurance companies, corporations, and trucking companies. In doing so, he honed his talents and skills as an attorney. The experience also provides him with insight and experience on how these entities operate, perceive those that have been injured, and the pursuit of compensation through the claim, lawsuit, and trial process. Now Jason's practice is dedicated almost exclusively to representing individual clients who have been injured,...

Lauren Bavitz Fields is an associate attorney at Roth Davies, LLC. Lauren has years of experience in domestic litigation, with an emphasis on complex and contested divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time, child support disputes, and protection from abuse and protection from stalking matters. Lauren also works on traffic matters alongside the criminal defense team. Lauren is passionate about her cases, which helps her connect with her clients, negotiate effectively, and reach settlements. Whether your case requires mediation, depositions, or trial, Lauren is a zealous advocate and will fight for you until the end. Lauren is admitted to the Kansas...

Joe is a graduate of Washburn Law School and has been practicing law since 1977 building a law firm with offices in both Topeka, Kansas and Lenexa, Kansas serving all of Kansas and Missouri. Joe handles personal injury law cases and long term disability denial cases.

Facing a criminal charge is ALWAYS a serious matter requiring serious defense. My Overland Park, Kansas, criminal defense practice takes every case seriously. As an experienced Johnson County Criminal Defense lawyer, I know that even a misdemeanor can have a devastating effect upon your life. In my practice, there is no such thing as a simple criminal matter.

From DUI and Drug Charges to Vehicular Homicide, Involuntary Manslaughter and Premeditated Murder, in Municipal, State or Federal Court, I provide defense of all criminal matters in Johnson County, Kansas, and the entire Kansas City Metro Area

When you are charged with a...

Sarah Carmody is the managing attorney of Sarah Carmody Law, LLC, a boutique firm focusing exclusively on family law issues. Sarah graduated cum laude from Ball State University in 2003 and earned her juris doctorate from UMKC School of Law in 2008. Sarah has was raised by a single mother and is now a mother herself. Due to her childhood, Sarah is committed to a smooth transition for children during the difficult process of divorce or other custody disputes.

Sarah serves on a variety of legal committees including the Kansas Bar Association Executive Committee, Family Law Section. She is a member...

Ronald W. Nelson is the principal of Ronald W Nelson PA, which has its offices in Lenexa, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1978 (B.S. Political Science, minor in Biology) and from Washburn University School of Law in 1981 (J.D., with honors). He began practicing law in 1981 and has been practicing family law exclusively for over 25 years. Mr. Nelson is recognized throughout Kansas and the United States as an expert in family law. He regularly writes articles for regional and national legal publications and he frequently presents seminars on complex family law issues to lawyers' groups in...

Attorney Kevin J. McManus is a personal injury attorney and long-term disability lawyer licensed in Missouri and Kansas. His firm represents those who have been injured or harmed due to the negligence of another, whether in a car accident, slip and fall, nursing home or other injury accident. In addition, we help those who have been denied long-term disability insurance recover the benefits they deserve. Our firm is dedicated to our clients' success and to maximizing their recovery from their injury or accident. We believe that the more information our clients have, the better choices they can make, so...