Kansas City DUI Attorney

Experienced DUI Defense in Missouri & Kansas

Have you been arrested for drunk driving? If so, you are probably searching for the right attorney to fight your charges and help you avoid the penalties of a DUI conviction. The firm of Paul W. Burmaster, PA knows exactly what you are going through and has the experience and qualifications to handle your case. For more than 20 years, Attorney Burmaster has defended clients in all kinds of cases. He has handled more than 40 jury trials and more than 300 bench trials and has an extensive understanding of Kansas DUI laws and Missouri DUI laws. He also has experience as a former prosecutor in both Missouri and Kansas, which gives him an edge against your opponent. Drawing on this background, he is able to provide aggressive defense for people throughout the Kansas City Metro area including the Kansas City, MO, and Overland Park, KS areas.

You need the representation of an aggressive attorney in order to win your trial, or have your charges dropped or dismissed. It is also important to remember, however, that your lawyer should provide you with excellent personal attention, as well. Paul W. Burmaster handles each case himself and thoroughly studies the details of every investigation to provide clients with extensive options for their defense. His ultimate goal is to use unique strategies and obtain the results needed for each client's DUI case. Learn more today by calling our offices for a complimentary consultation to learn more about how we can handle any kind of DUI charge.

Our Firm's Practice Areas

If this is your first DUI offense, then your potential penalties can still be serious, but less severe than those for multiple DUI charges. Even so, you cannot afford to hire less than the best DUI defense or you could end up spending time in jail and have to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars in fines. Multiple offenses, on the other hand, can lead to a felony DUI. In Kansas, a third or subsequent DUI conviction will result in a felony on your record. In Missouri, a third or subsequent DWI arrest can result in as many as 7 or 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Don't take chances with a less-than-accomplished attorney when you are facing these charges and potential penalties.

Our firm also provides representation for administrative license hearings. Unless you retain a lawyer with the willingness to fight for your innocence to an administrative judge, you could be subject to a driver's license suspension ranging from 1 year to multiple years, costly mandatory ignition interlock, and a drastic increase in insurance costs. This is a common problem for drivers charged with an under 21 DUI. Drivers under 21 years of age can incur a suspension with a very low BAC result -- even as low as .02. And, though its true there may be no additional criminal penalties for such a low BAC, an arrest can still lead suspension and increased insurance costs. Regardless of your age or number of charges, our firm can provide effective defense and legal assistance.

Perhaps you have failed a breath or blood test or a field sobriety test. There are countless ways to attack the results of such tests. For example, the breathalyzer machine may have not been calibrated correctly, the officer may not have followed the protocol, or the breath test machine may not be functioning correctly, the law enforcement official administering the test may have made a mistake, your blood sample may have been contaminated during processing or the chain of custody, or a medical condition may have affected your ability to perform a field sobriety test. We can help you uncover evidence to fight the results of your test or review the validity of evidence being used against you. Our firm also handles cases involving charges of DUI accidents, including those resulting in vehicular manslaughter. Contact our firm now. Get experienced help to fight these charges and to do all that is possible to avoid these fines, penalties and charges on your record.

DUI Lawyer Serving Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS

The offices of Paul W. Burmaster, PA proudly serves clients throughout the Kansas Metropolitan area. We have experience in Kansas courts including Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Lenexa, Prairie Village, Merriam, Kansas City, Kansas, Bonner Springs, Lawrence, Leavenworth and more. In Missouri, Paul Burmaster has worked in Kansas City, MO, Independence, Lees Summit, Blue Springs, Claycomo, Gladstone, Liberty, Harrisonville, and of course all of the county courts as well. Contact us now to find out what your case entails and how we can fight to have your charges dismissed; we can discuss these case details and more during a free case evaluation. Even if your charges are not dropped, we can still obtain the best possible outcome by fighting to have your charges reduced, resulting in lesser penalties.

Attorney Paul Burmaster is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, as well as a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College. With his experience and background, his firm is also able to handle criminal defense and drug crime cases in addition to DUI defense. Contact us today no matter what charges you are facing. Our skilled counsel and representation can benefit you!