Practice Areas Overview

Kansas Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Lawyer

At the Law Office of James L. Spies, P.A. in Kansas City, Kansas, I focus my criminal defense practice on the following areas:

Federal Crimes

My experience as an attorney includes representing many clients in federal court. My federal court experience includes numerous drug trafficking and drug conspiracy cases, gun charges, extortion, bank robbery, and other financial crimes. If you have been charged with a federal crime, you should contact me today. Do not underestimate the seriousness of these charges.

Drug Charges

Defending my clients against drug charges requires me to stay informed of the latest case law that may apply to ensure that your rights are protected. Having spent six years as a prosecutor, I understand the techniques used by law enforcement when investigating and collecting evidence of these crimes. I can use this knowledge to your advantage when exploring options to build your case.

Sex Offenses/Child Abuse

Being charged with a sex offense or child abuse carries a social stigma, whether or not you have committed the act. As a former prosecutor, I tried many of these cases and also coauthored the investigative manuals used by law enforcement and prosecutors on child abuse cases. I will use that experience to aggressively defend you.

Violent Crime/Murder Charges

Criminal cases involving a violent crime or a murder charge require the representation of a skilled and aggressive defense lawyer. These types of cases are rarely resolved through plea agreements and require the skills of a seasoned trial lawyer.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases continue to be prosecuted with great zeal due to society's intolerance of the crime. Charges will not be dropped even if the accuser requests it. As an experienced criminal lawyer and former prosecutor, I have first-hand knowledge of how these cases are tried, and can help you defend your case.

White Collar Crime/Identity Theft

To be an effective advocate in this area of criminal defense law, I maintain a contemporary knowledge of the latest case law, legal techniques, and trends in identity theft and other white collar and financial crimes. This involves understanding the technology used in committing these offenses.

DUI

The reality of a DUI charge is that it can happen to anyone from any walk of life. I help my clients with both the criminal and administrative components of their case. My knowledge of the procedures used by the police in these cases has resulted in successful challenges to the results of the various sobriety and chemical tests conducted.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced criminal defense attorney, please contact the Law Office of James L. Spies, P.A., today.