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Experienced Kansas City DUI Defense Lawyer Serving Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas Counties

With 25+ years of experience, attorney Steve Schanker has the experience and skill to defend you and your case!

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Kansas City DUI Lawyer

Experienced & Trustworthy Defense for 25+ Years

Attorney Steve Schanker is a dedicated Kansas City DUI attorney with a reputation for successfully representing clients who have been charged with DUI and DWI related offenses. His record of proven case results on behalf of his clients is indisputable.

Within 25+ years of practice, he has received high ratings for excellence and ethics from his contemporaries, including an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. When facing DUI charges, your long-term future is at stake. It is important that you have representation from an attorney with proven results and legal expertise. You need an attorney who will give your case the full focus it needs to avoid a conviction.

Contact Steve Schanker for a FREE consultation today!

Fighting DWI / DUI Charges in Missouri and Kansas

Attorney Schanker can help clients facing Missouri DWI charges and Kansas DUI charges. He is accessible and active for his clients throughout the entire DUI process. From examining the results of your breath & blood tests and field sobriety tests to fighting for an expungement, you can rely on him to provide you with professional and aggressive legal representation. It does not matter how serious the case is, he can defend a felony DUI or first time DUI.

Attorney Schanker can also handle other DUI matters, such as:

Building a Solid Defense Against Your DUI Charges

Steve Schanker has experience in every area of DUI defense law. He handles felony cases resulting from allegations of DUI involving an accident, as well DUI drug cases. His goal will be to help you fight for your freedom and preserve your privilege to drive.

At the driver's license hearing, it will be determined whether or not your license will be suspended. If you are arrested for driving while suspended, your suspension time could be increased and you could be subject to fines and jail time. For all of these incidents, you will need experienced and prepared legal support.

One of the main types of evidence that can be held against you in a DUI case is the results of your field sobriety test. If you believe the results of your test could be challenged, Attorney Schanker is ready to help you prove your case. He may be able to use these tests to actually build a solid defense on your behalf if errors took place by the officer conducting the tests.

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With 25+ years of experience and an AV® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, attorney Steve Schanker has the experience and skill to defend you! Reach out today to start your defense.
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Our Testimonials

Strongly Recommended. Strongly Trusted.
  • "Excellent Lawyer!"
    I'm so glad I chose Mr.Schanker as my lawyer to fight the DWI case in MO. He informed me all about the case laws/scenarios and gave very practical recommendations to follow. Careful listener who never understated the issue but navigated me through due process ultimately finding a way to plead down to a much lesser charge! Very reasonably priced and experienced....highly recommended. Good Luck!
    - Raj
    Kansas City, KS
  • "You won't be sorry you have him on your side."
    Mr. Schanker is an articulate and effective litigator, well versed in the law. He has assisted my family and I several times by getting the getting the results we desired at an affordable rate! I have referred him to all of my friends who were in need of an attorney and will continue to do so. You won't be sorry you have him on your side.
    - John
  • "I would highly recommend Steve Schanker to ANYONE."

    When I spoke with Steve he was very professional and he helped me so much get through this horrific situation. He was VERY fast at responding to questions I had and kept me up to date with changes with what was going on, and what was going to happen. I would highly recommend Steve Schanker to ANYONE.

    - Michael M.
  • "Steve helped me greatly."

    Steve helped me greatly and you can’t beat his prices. Also he is very responsive if you have questions or concerns he got back to me the same day when ever I had questions. I recommend if you need a lawyer go with him great at his job.

    - Jeremiah C.
  • "He exceeded my expectations"
    I didn't think I could afford a great dwi lawyer. But I was happily surprised. Mr. Schanker charged a fair price, and more importantly he gave me a very good defense. He exceeded my expectations. Thank you.
    - King
  • "An excellent attorney"
    An excellent attorney. True to his word and a good communicator.
    - Mark

Searching for a DUI lawyer in Kansas City?

Getting arrested for a DUI can be a frightening situation, especially when you face license suspension and jail time. A conviction can lead to serious consequences that can follow you for years to come. It is always best to retain the services of a Kansas City DUI attorney with extensive experience in order to ensure you have increased the possibility of getting a favorable case outcome.

With fines, possible jail time, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol or drug classes as a real possibility in a conviction, you need to move fast and retain a trusted Kansas City DWI attorney with a proven court record.

The firm offers reasonable rates and payment plans, and a DUI lawyer who will listen to the needs of his clients. Attorney Schanker may be able to help you determine whether you should go to trial or simply work out a plea. He is exceptionally well-versed in the DUI laws in both Kansas and Missouri and stays on top of any legislative changes or case laws that could affect your situation. He is well known and respected by judges and prosecutors alike. Let his firm help you through this difficult situation.

Contact Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law for honest and aggressive legal representation.

Why Hire Us?

There For You When You Need Us Most
  • Attorney Schanker Offers Reasonable Pricing & Payment Plans
  • Attorney Schanker provides aggressive, personalized representation
  • Attorney Schanker has more than 25+ Years of experience
  • Attorney Schanker is an AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer

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