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Easily Accessible
In nearly 20 years of practicing law in several states and in our federal court system, what I hear most from clients is that the single most important thing they want is for their attorney to be easily accessible to them. I embrace this idea and maintain open lines of communication with my clients because together we are a better prepared and stronger team. Once you become my client, you will not be obstructed or stonewalled by secretaries or staffers. I will personally communicate with you, and work hand-in-hand with you as I research, investigate, and defend your cause.
Commitment
Knowing that my professional reputation and relationships with my clients depend on my expertise, dedication, and results, I have worked tirelessly to ensure that I am always thoroughly prepared. My clients and opponents all know that I leave no stone unturned in the defense of my clients.
Notable Clients
Yes, I have represented famous and influential individuals, but not one is more important than you. I assure you that every single one of my clients, regardless of how big or small the case, will receive my utmost respect and commitment.
Let's Talk
If I am to effectively represent you before the state or federal courts, the sooner we speak, the better for you. Prompt legal defense can often ameliorate problems before they grow into formidable challenges with serious consequences. I strive to protect my clients' interests from the very start of their legal problems. My initial legal consultation is entirely free with no obligations. Why don't you give me a call and let my experience work for you? Telephone: 816-421-5200
The national publication Super Lawyers Magazine has awarded Attorney Jonathan Laurans "Super Lawyer" status in both Missouri and Kansas.
Drunk Driving
DUI / DWI
I have been successfully representing DUI / DWI clients for approximately 20 years.
I studiously keeps abreast of the latest court decisions which affect both your freedom and your privilege to drive an automobile.
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The circumstances of the traffic stop and the evidence collected determine the outcome...
of a driver’s case. As such...no attorney is able to guarantee a particular result.
"In the nearly 20 years of defending my clients in DUI / DWI cases, I've seen and heard a wide array of factual and legal scenarios. I use that experience to my client's advantage."
- Jonathan Laurans
Attorney Jonathan Laurans is known for his unwavering dedication to clients, and an aggressive work ethic that guarantees maximum effort in the defense of his clients.
Hire a Lawyer Who Knows BOTH Cases You Face
Many people do not realize that a DUI/ DWI charge actually initiates two separate cases against the driver, often taking place in separate courts.
First, there is the criminal case. Since driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a violation of state statute and/ or city ordinance, either the county or city can arrest a suspected driver and issue a ticket or summons requiring the driver to appear in court and face charges. The criminal penalties for DUI/ DWI are mostly dependent upon the driver’s history of alcohol-related infractions. Whether a driver should plead guilty with the assistance of an attorney negotiating a “plea bargain,” or instead challenge the charge at a trial, is dependent upon the evidence and the validity of the arresting officer’s initiation of the traffic stop and collection of information and evidence from the driver. Only a skilled trial lawyer - one who not only knows all of the various defenses available to a driver, but who has also employed them in a courtroom – should be advising and handling a DUI/ DWI case.
Second, there is an administrative case, or license suspension/ revocation proceeding. Since the law views driving as a privilege and not a right, the state is permitted to issue regulations and restrictions governing who may drive a car, and under what circumstances. The legal standards which determine whether someone has committed a DUI/ DWI criminal offense often differ significantly from those standards which determine whether someone is permitted to keep driving after a DUI/ DWI allegation. This means that whether or not a driver is convicted in a criminal court, his or her privilege to drive may be suspended or even revoked, independently in the administrative proceeding.
"I've seen clients win one case only to get hammered in the second case, making the overall result devastating to the client. An attorney must manage both cases effectively to serve his client well"
- Jonathan Laurans
What Your Attorney Should Know
Because DUI/ DWI law is complex. Competent counsel must do a lot more investigation and research than just reading the ticket to determine what the driver’s blood alcohol content (“BAC”) was alleged to have been.
Counsel must know the qualifications which a police officer or sheriff’s deputy must possess in order to be able to identify a potentially intoxicated driver, and then also process the information and evidence collected. Counsel, at the very least, must know all of the latest court rulings which define and limit the police officers’ power to initiate a traffic stop, conduct field sobriety tests, and then request breath or blood samples for testing. And of course, counsel must know the science behind the tests undertaken.
Attorney Laurans has Experience & Knowledge
Mr. Laurans has approximately 20 years of courtroom experience challenging DUI / DWI charges for his clients.
Attorney Jonathan Laurans knows the latest changes in the laws affecting his clients' rights, freedom, and privilege to drive an automobile.
The circumstances of the traffic stop and the evidence collected determine the outcome of a driver’s case. As such, no attorney is able to guarantee a particular result. However...
"I can guarantee you that I will use my many years of experience, keen knowledge of DUI / DWI law, facts of the case, and dedication to you, as my client, to achieve the best possible result for you."
- Jonathan Laurans
Put your case in the hands of a highly experienced professional, capable and dedicated to defending your rights to the fullest extent of the law.
Let Attorney Jonathan Laurans’ experience work for you.
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