Overland Park Criminal Defense Lawyers

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If you’re facing criminal charges or an investigation, you need a lawyer you can trust to tenaciously defend you. Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Overland Park criminal defense attorneys have the experience and ability to tackle your case — no matter the charge. We are formidable courtroom advocates dedicated to defending the unjustly accused, protecting constitutional rights, and securing reasonable sentences. Trust us to make your case before the jury, the judge, or the appellate court.

Why Choose Our Overland Park Defense Lawyers

Joseph, Hollander & Craft is an award-winning law firm with multiple offices across Kansas. We have access to a wide range of resources that allow us to deliver an effective, experienced, and personal approach to criminal law. The success of our attorneys has been recognized by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers and has earned us “AV” rankings from Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers.

Competent Counsel for the Accused in and Around Overland Park, KS

As a law firm with experience that spans multiple decades, the Overland Park criminal defense attorneys of Joseph, Hollander & Craft have represented clients facing practically every type of criminal charge possible. This may include individuals who are accused of:

• Driving Under the Influence (and Boating Under the Influence)
• Drug Crimes
• Financial Crimes
• Gun Crimes
• Property Crimes
• Sex Crimes (including Child Pornography)
• Domestic Violence and other violent crimes

We routinely handle cases that have potentially damaging implications for a person’s career or licensure, including federal crimes or white-collar crimes, and offer competent counsel on behalf of juvenile offenders.

Zealous Advocates in the Appeals Process

If you are interested in an appeal, a decision or sentence based on improperly obtained or improperly admitted evidence, procedural errors, or misapplications of the law may provide a basis for reversal. Joseph, Hollander & Craft has successfully appealed criminal convictions and sentences at the state and federal level.

Which Courthouse Do I Need?

If you are unsure of which court you are required to attend, check your court summons or contact your lawyer or the clerk of the court. Generally speaking, infractions, ordinance violations, and some misdemeanor offenses are addressed municipal court. For more serious charges, such as a felony charges, you may be in district court.

• The Municipal Court of Overland Park is located at 12400 Foster St.
• The Johnson County District Court is located at 150 W. Santa Fe St in Olathe, Kansas.
• The United States District Court for the District of Kansas is located at 500 State Avenue, M35, Kansas City, Kansas.

We represent clients in these municipal, state, and federal courthouses as well as many others throughout northeast Kansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can We Avoid Going to Trial?

Our Overland Park defense attorneys understand that for some folks, going to trial is the last thing they want. Depending on the exact circumstances of your case, we may:

• Fight to have your charges dismissed outright
• Advocate to have evidence thrown out of suppressed, thus weakening the prosecution’s chances of success
• Negotiate a better deal for lesser charge
• Seek an appropriate diversion agreement
• Seek placement in a treatment program

As you can see, we may be able to avoid a trial entirely. We can talk about your options during your initial consultation.

Do Criminal Attorneys Report Crimes to Law Enforcement?

Your criminal defense attorney cannot divulge the fact that you committed a crime unless you specifically authorize it (for example, if you plead guilty). Information you confide in your attorney is protected by attorney-client privilege and professional rules of responsibility governing confidentiality.

Can a Criminal Charge Affect My Professional License?

It depends on the license and the charge, but in most cases – yes. Healthcare professionals such as physicians and nurses, legal professionals such as attorneys and judges, real estate brokers and agents, and many others are all subject to losing their licensure if convicted of a crime. Fortunately, the legal team at Joseph, Hollander & Craft is particularly adept at handling licensure matters in our case strategy.

Can a Criminal Charge Affect Parenting Time With My Children?

It is possible. Certain charges, such as those related to abuse or certain violent acts, may be the basis of your ex’s request for an emergency hearing. Note that a conviction may not be necessary for this hearing to go in their favor, as courts are most concerned with the best interests of the children.

Your custody arrangement may also be affected if a criminal charge affects your ability to work or travel. Your co-parent may seek to modify the existing order, and a judge may agree even if you have not been convicted.

Joseph, Hollander & Craft offers a unique advantage here, as we also represent clients in family law matters. As such, we know how a judge may react, and we can anticipate how your case may affect your parenting time. We can then craft a strategy designed to help protect your access to your children

Can Law Enforcement Seize My Assets?

In some cases, financial assets can be seized or frozen in conjunction with criminal proceedings. The federal government often pursues criminal asset forfeiture for property involved in specific criminal counts charged in an indictment. Forfeiture of these assets requires a conviction, and the forfeiture is part of the sentence.

Kansas and federal law also allow for officers to take any assets (typically cash) they have probable cause to believe are connected to criminal activity – even when no criminal charges are ever filed. If the government can show it is more likely than not that the property was connected to criminal conduct, the government can keep it through a process called civil asset forfeiture. Trying to get your assets back without legal counsel can be an uphill battle.

What Rights Could I Lose If I Am Convicted?

A criminal conviction can lead to the loss of certain constitutional rights, including your right to vote and your right to carry a firearm. You may also lose access to certain educational funding, home loans, and employment opportunities. You can also lose your professional license as well as a security clearance, if you have one.

When Do I Need to Hire an Overland Park Criminal Defense Attorney?

Hire an Overland Park criminal defense attorney as early as possible. If you are being investigated for a crime, consult with a lawyer to determine how to proceed, whether and when to cooperate, and how charges may be avoided. Consult with a lawyer as soon as possible—before charges are filed. In some cases, a defense attorney may be able to help you prevent the filing of unjust charges based on false allegations.

Hire a qualified criminal defense lawyer immediately upon learning you have been charged with a criminal offense.

Do You Have a Criminal Defense Lawyer Near Me?

Joseph, Hollander & Craft is located at 10104 W 105th St, on the corner of Mastin St; the US Veterans Administration building is right across the street, and we have plenty of on-site parking. We maintain additional offices in Lawrence, Topeka, and Wichita, as well as an office in Kansas City, MO. Please contact us today to learn more.