DUI Defense
25+ Years of Exclusive Focus on DUI Defense, the Defense Your Case RequiresCharged with Driving Under the Influence?
Representing Individuals Faced with Drunk Driving Charges in Kansas City
You are not alone in your fight for freedom under the law after being charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Attorney Steve Schanker can stand by you through the entire criminal law process, whether he is fighting for you at trial or pursuing a plea bargain on your behalf.
Why Choose This DUI Defense Firm?
- 25+ years of proven legal experience
- Top rating for ethics and legal skill (AV Preeminent® rating)
- Aggressive advocacy and personalized service
- Free case evaluation to review your options
If Attorney Steve Schanker represents your case, he can help you avoid a criminal conviction, receive probation, and save your driving privileges. If you are to get his experience and time all on your side, you need to act now! Discover your possible defenses in a free case review.
Find the effective guidance you need from the firm: Call (816) 607-8860 or contact us online to get your FREE case evaluation.
Fighting Your DUI Charges
The threshold to prove alcohol impairment is very low. It is presumed as having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% for adults. A DUI charge can also be filed, however, when a person refuses to take a breath test and exhibits other indicators of intoxication, such as bad driving, suspicious appearance, and poor performance on field sobriety tests. During both of the actions, Attorney Steve Schanker can fight for your rights and help you pursue a positive outcome. The Kansas City DUI lawyer is ready to fight for you during a criminal charge and the civil suit brought by the Department of Revenue.
Attorney Steve Schanker knows that a successful DUI defense is based on a review of the following:
- Police reports
- In-car audio / videos
- Jailhouse audio / videos
- Breathalyzer maintenance records
- In-depth meetings with the client
- Witness testimony
A motion to suppress evidence may work to exclude a breath test result or a confession so that the prosecutor's job becomes difficult or impossible to secure a conviction. Meet with the Kansas City DUI lawyer at your earliest convenience to get the effective defense your case requires. With the time constraints against you, the best defense available is to act fast and retain the quality legal guidance of Steve Schanker, Attorney at Law!
Defend Your Rights with 25+ Years of DUI Defense Experience
The threshold for alcohol impairment in Kansas and Missouri is very low. It is presumed as having a blood alcohol concentration of .08% (.04% for CDL holders; .02% for minors), but can also be established when a person refuses to take a breath test and exhibits other indicators of intoxication like bad driving, suspicious appearance, and poor performance on field sobriety tests.
A police officer will initiate two separate actions when arresting a person for DUI/DWI. First, a criminal charge is filed which carries penalties including:
- Jail time
- Fines
- Probation
- Alcohol Counseling
Second, a civil suit is brought by the Department of Revenue to suspend, revoke and/or restrict driving privileges. Both matters are equally important and need to be urgently addressed.
Strategies for Building a Strong DUI/DWI Defense
A DUI/DWI can cause substantial damage to a person's ability to obtain or hold a job, can put a significant strain on family relations, and increase financial burdens well into the future. Mandatory jail time, fines, and long periods of probation and license suspension are typical in the event of a conviction.
It is imperative that you hire a drunk driving defense attorney with a winning record and the patience to answer all of your important questions along the way. Looking for a lawyer for a DWI charge in Kansas City? Get an effective and honest defense for your DUI charge. Contact Kansas City DWI lawyer Steve Schanker now for a FREE case evaluation and consultation.
You will want the representation of a firm that is ready to fight for your freedom. Take action today and call (816) 607-8860!
areas of expertise
Expert DUI Defense
- Breath & Blood Tests
- Diversion
- Driver's License Hearings
- Driving While Suspended
- Drunk Driving Defense
- DUI Involving an Accident
- DUI Involving Drugs
- DUI Penalties
- Expungements
- Felony DUI
- Field Sobriety Tests
- First Time DUI
- Implied Consent Refusal
- Kansas DUI
- Leaving the Scene
- Limited Driving Privileges & License Restoration
- Missouri DWI
- Multiple DUI
Our Testimonials
Strongly Recommended. Strongly Trusted.
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"You will not be disappointed if you use Steve to represent you."
Steve Schanker has helped my family so much and has been very reasonable in pricing as well! He has communicated every detail and has spoke to me about everything that was necessary and worked around my needs as well as my sons. You will not be disappointed if you use Steve to represent you.- Andrea C. -
"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!- RajKansas City, KS -
"An excellent attorney"
An excellent attorney. True to his word and a good communicator.- Mark -
"10 STAR ATTORNEY!!!"
I am so grateful for all Steve has done for me! He is such a hard worker and has gone above and beyond, he really devotes time and effort to give you the best outcome he possibly can! I am so thankful that Steve was able to get my case dismissed!! HE IS THE BEST ATTORNEY AND HE IS SO KIND! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM :)- Ashley R.Overland Park, KS -
"He took my case to trial AND WON"
What can I say? I made the right choice when I hired Steve Schanker. He took my case to trial AND WON. Enough said.- Coleman -
"Great Lawyer!"
Great Lawyer! Really communicates well with you, and explains everything in great detail. He is the only lawyer that answered at 6:30 PM at night, and spoke to me over the phone for a long time as I explained my story and he explained the process. I would recommend him to anyone who is in this situation.
- Scott P.