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Do you need a Johnson County DUI Defense attorney? Our Kansas drunk driving defense law office represents clients charged with serious Johnson County traffic citations and charges. As trained Kansas traffic criminal defense lawyers, we offer legal help for Johnson County drivers who have been issued tickets for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These Johnson County charges are often accompanied with other charges such as speeding tickets, stop sign tickets, stop light violations, driving while suspended, no proof of insurance, and other traffic citations throughout Johnson County, KS. Johnson County is the most well-funded county. As expected, its prosecutors are well trained, well paid, and aggressive toward DUI charges. As Johnson County, Kansas, drunk driving defense lawyers, we train extensively on defending Johnson County DUI charges. We stay current and practiced on the ever changing Kansas DUI laws, the NHTSA guidelines, the most current case precedence, and training used by Kansas law enforcement. Which Johnson County court are you in?There are several different divisions which your case may be prosecuted at the Johnson County District Court. - Johnson County District Court: Division 1, Judge Peter V. Ruddick
- Johnson County District Court: Division 2, Judge James F. Vano
- Johnson County District Court: Division 5, Judge Stephen R. Tatum
- Johnson County District Court: Division 6, Judge James Franklin Davis
- Johnson County District Court: Division 11, Judge Thomas H. Bornholdt
- Johnson County District Court: Division 18, Judge John P. Bennett
- Court M2, Magistrate Judge Linda S. Trigg
Johnson County, KS drunk driving charges will be prosecuted in either the Johnson County District Court or one of the various municipal courts throughout Johnson County. If you were ticketed by a city police officer, your case will likely be in the municipal court for the city the officer works for. If you were ticketed by the Johnson County Sheriff or the Kansas Highway Patrol, your case will likely be in the Johnson County District Court. Johnson County is the most populous county in Kansas and encompasses a large number of courts, including the Johnson County District Court and over twenty different municipal courts. Also, if it is your third or higher DUI, you case will likely be at the Johnson County District Court, even if you were arrested or ticketed by a local city cop. This is because third DUI offenses are felonies, and the local municipal courts do not have jurisdiction over felonies. However, we have seen cities proceed with DUI charges, even with numerous prior DUI convictions. Hiring an experienced Johnson County DUI lawyer can protect your rights and interests. How do we help? - First, we enter an appearance for you, letting the court and the prosecutor know that an experienced Kansas DUI defense attorney is on your side.
- Second, we get all the police reports, videos, and other discovery in order to fully investigate your situation, and determine all possible applicable defenses to your case.
- Third, we make numerous court appearances on your behalf. This will save you countless hours for your work, personal or family time. This is a large benefit for misdemeanor charges. Unfortunately, Johnson County felony charges usually require that you personally attend most court hearings.
- Fourth, we prepare your case as if it was going to the Supreme Court. If you wish a plea or diversion, our preparation often leads to a better outcome of your case, rather than rushing to a plea.
- Fifth, we advise you throughout your Johnson County case. We give you experienced legal advice concerning possible outcomes, ramifications, and options to handle your DUI charge.
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