Overland Park Criminal Defense Attorney
Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights
Law enforcement and prosecutors in the Overland Park area are committed to reducing crime and in identifying and convicting those who are engaged in criminal activities. If you have been caught in the criminal justice system, you have real reasons to be nervous. Even an innocent individual can be convicted of a crime if they are not represented by a skilled criminal lawyer that knows how to fight back. If you have been charged with a crime it is absolutely critical that you contact a skilled Overland Park criminal defense attorney from our firm as soon as you possibly can , to ensure that your rights are aggressively protected by a hard-hitting lawyer who will take action on your behalf.
The police and prosecution have access to state or federal resources and they will do all they can to build their case against you. This may include pretending to be concerned about your best interests or offering you a deal. Don't be swayed by any promises, when in trouble with the law, you need protection every step of the way. It is important to remember that you have rights. Our firm will aggressively protect your rights and interests from the moment we take on the job of defending you.
When an individual is charged with a crime, their entire future is on the line. Those convicted of a criminal offense can serve their sentence, but the damage to your life will not end there. A criminal record can follow you for the rest of your life and make it very difficult for you to get a job, find a place to live or to get credit. At the Gigstad Law Office, LLC, we understand what you are up against and we are prepared to vigorously defend your rights and protect your future. We may be able to help you when you have been charged with any criminal offense including DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, juvenile crimes, theft crimes, misdemeanor offenses, or traffic offenses.
At our determined firm, we are committed to excellence and this commitment begins with your free initial consultation and does not end until your case is resolved.
Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer serving the areas of Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Olathe, Mission, Shawnee, Merriam, Roeland Park, Kansas City, and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas.
At our firm, every case is important. Furthermore, we know that a successful defense takes hard work and commitment to our clients' case and freedom. We will carefully listen to you to make sure that we understand the details of your specific situation so we can thoroughly evaluate your case and determine all how best to defend you. We are dedicated and responsive to our clients, always keeping them informed of the progress of their cases. Your calls will be returned in a timely manner, and we will keep you fully informed about any developments in your case.
Our clients deserve nothing less than diligence and a high level communication and service . We are members of the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kansas Association for Justice, Johnson County Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and we are Avvo rated. With our firm by your side you can count on integrity and commitment to you and your case. We are driven to get results either in negotiations or at trial.
Contact an Overland Park Criminal Defense Attorney or Overland Park DUI Lawyer ,from our tireless and dedicated firm to help you when you have been accused of a criminal offense or DUI in Kansas.
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- Q. Is it a violation of my right to a speedy trial on DUI in September 2015 and conviction in February 2017?
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