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913-383-3311 | 816-361-0964
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DUI Lawyer in Kansas City Protect Your Rights, Your Freedom & Your Future

Bi-State DUI Defense Attorney Charles R. Green

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the Kansas City metro area, courtroom familiarity and local jurisdictional knowledge are your strongest assets. Attorney Charles R. Green has dedicated his career to protecting the rights, driving records, and freedom of individuals facing drunk driving charges across the state line since 1993.

If you are charged with DUI in the Kansas City Metro Area it is critical to retain the services of a lawyer licensed in both Kansas and Missouri as a DUI charge can affect your license and future in both states.

With over 30 years of aggressive criminal defense practice, Mr. Green provides sophisticated representation tailored specifically to the unique procedures of both Johnson County, Kansas courts and Jackson County, Missouri courts.

 
 
 
 

Over 30 Years of Defense in Johnson County, Kansas Courts

Kansas enforces exceptionally strict laws and mandatory penalties for DUI offenses. Charles R. Green has spent more than three decades building a trusted reputation among prosecutors and judges throughout Johnson County municipal courts and district courtrooms, defending clients against first-time offenses, refusals, and felony charges. He regularly represents clients in:

  • Johnson County District Court (Olathe)
  • Overland Park Municipal Court
  • Olathe Municipal Court
  • Leawood Municipal Court
  • Lenexa Municipal Court
  • Shawnee Municipal Court

Mr. Green handles both the criminal case and the immediate Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) administrative driver's license suspension process, ensuring clients meet the critical 14-day hearing deadline to protect their driving privileges.

 
 

Extensive Experience in Jackson County, Missouri DWI Courts

Missouri uses a completely separate legal framework for drunk driving offenses, treating an arrest as a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge. Charles R. Green brings over 30 years of deep familiarity with Missouri state statutes, field sobriety standards, and administrative procedures. He provides aggressive trial and plea negotiations throughout Jackson County, Missouri courts, including:

Jackson County Circuit Court (Kansas City and Independence)

  • Kansas City Municipal Court
  • Independence Municipal Court
  • Lee's Summit Municipal Court
  • Blue Springs Municipal Court
  • Grandview Municipal Court
Mr. Green acts quickly to handle the strict Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) administrative process, filing for administrative hearings or Petitions for Review within the mandatory 15-day deadline to prevent immediate license revocation.
 
 

Advanced Technical Expertise in Bi-State Breath and Blood Testing

A strategic bi-state defense requires an advanced understanding of the distinct forensic technologies utilized by Kansas and Missouri law enforcement. Charles R. Green masterfully audits the specific evidence collection tools of both states:
  • Kansas Breath Testing: Analysis of calibration logs, maintenance records, and officer compliance for the Intoxilyzer 9000 device used heavily in Johnson County.
  • Missouri Breath Testing: Comprehensive evaluation of the Alco-Sensor IV and Alco-Sensor V (RBT IV) devices favored by Jackson County law enforcement agencies.
  • Blood Test Audits: Meticulous investigation into blood-draw protocols, hospital chain-of-custody errors, and lab contamination risks in complex felony or injury cases across both states.
 
 

Professional Credentials and Admissions

Charles R. Green is uniquely positioned as a fully licensed bi-state defender, holding active bar admissions and professional memberships that highlight his legal authority across the region:
 
Education:
  • Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
    • Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1993
  • University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
    • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 
Bar Admissions:
  • State Bar of Kansas, 1993
  • State Bar of Missouri, 1994
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
 
Professional Memberships:
 
 

Schedule Your Free Consultation with an Experienced Bi-State DUI/DWI Lawyer

Whether you were stopped on I-435 in Overland Park or the Power & Light District  in Kansas City, Missouri, your choice of representation matters immediately. Put 30+ years of local courtroom success to work for you.
Call our office directly at (913) 383-3311 (Kansas) or (816) 361-0964 (Missouri), or complete our Online Free Case Evaluation Form to discuss your case today.
 
 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

If you have been charged with DUI in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area,  contact a DUI Lawyer licensed to practice law in both Kansas and Missouri. Contact  Kansas City DUI attorney Charles R. Green today. Free case evaluations offered.

 

 

  • Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • KCMBA
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • MACDL
  • The Missouri Bar
  • History of Success
    Attorney Green has obtained positive results time and again, including numerous case dismissals.
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  • Numerous case dismissals and "not guilty" verdicts.
  • Aggressive representation in and out of the courtroom.
  • Highly-rated by clients and colleagues.
  • Over 30 years of experience dedicated to DUI Defense and Criminal law.

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