Law Firm Overview

We have experienced attorneys who represent clients in serious criminal and personal injury cases mainly in the Kansas City area. We have extensive trial experience and have a history of tremendous success in very important cases including cases involving death and serious injury as well as cases where our clients face long prison sentences and even life in prison. We have an experienced staff to help with all aspects of the representation of our clients.

All of this has resulted in a loyal client base that refers most of our new clients to us as well as a growing number of attorneys and courthouse staff that refer us cases as well.

Serious Motor Vehicle Accidents
Serious Personal Injuries
Wrongful Death
Explosions & Burns
FAQ's - Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
Criminal Defense
Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated
Juvenile Criminal Defense

Personal Injury and Criminal defense lawyers representing clients from all walks of life in the Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri area. We help people in cities around the Kansas City area including Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park, Liberty, Platte City, Shawnee, Leawood, Lee's Summit, North Kansas City, Gladstone, Bonner Springs, Fairway, Westwood, Gardner, Grandview, Belton, Claycomo, Mission, Mission Woods, Merriam, Shawnee, Smithville and anywhere else our clients need us.

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death

Honors and Awards

• Super Lawyers, 2006

Published Works

• Strategies in Handling DUI Cases in Kansas: Jury Trial Considerations, Lorman Education Services, 2005

Classes and Seminars

• Frequent Lecturer on the Fourth Amendment and the Bill of Rights, 1994 - Present
• Strategies in Handling DUI Cases - how to handle a DUI jury trial, Lorman Education Services, 2005
• Strategies in Handling DUI Cases - The 4th Amendment and DUI Defense, Lorman Education Services, 2005
• Juvenile Law in Kansas, Johnson County Juvenile Court Services, 1994 - Present

Pro Bono Activities

• Federal Civil Rights Case, United States District Court for Kansas, 2004 - 2005
• Numerous Selected Criminal and Juvenile Cases, Johnson County District Court, 2004 - Present

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Computer Crimes, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Medical Malpractice