Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Kansas since: 2010
Education: The University of Kansas School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Roth Davies LLC
6240 W 135th StSuite 250
Overland Park, KS 66223 Visit website
Zach Thomas is an attorney at Roth Davies LLC in Overland Park, Kansas, where he focuses his practice on defending individuals facing criminal charges and related legal matters. With a strong commitment to protecting the rights of his clients, he provides strategic representation in a wide range of criminal defense cases, helping individuals handle legal challenges and the criminal justice system.
Mr. Thomas handles matters involving assault and battery, domestic violence allegations, DUI and DWI offenses, and motor vehicle violations. His practice also includes defending clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors, as well as cases involving juvenile delinquency, theft offenses, probation violations and white collar crime. Additionally, he assists clients seeking expungements, helping individuals pursue opportunities to clear eligible records and move forward with their lives.
Academically accomplished, Mr. Thomas graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in 2004. He later went on to pursue his legal education at The University of Kansas School of Law, where he honed his shrewd legal acumen and received his Juris Doctor in 2007. He was admitted to practice law in Missouri in 2008 and in Kansas in 2010.
Mr. Thomas represents clients across both jurisdictions. He holds membership in several organizations, including the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Missouri Bar and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. He also contributes to civic and professional initiatives. He serves on the board of the Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City and is president of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association of Kansas City. He is also a member of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Overdrawn Bank Account, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 60% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2008, Missouri
Bar / Professional Activity
- Kansas
- Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City
- President, Asian Law Students Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Asian American Chamber of Commerce
- Johnson County Bar Association
- Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Asian American Bar Association, Board Member
Pro bono / Community Service
- President, Vanderbilt Alumni Association of Kansas City
- Encore: the young professional group of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Educational Background
- Rockhurst High School
- Vanderbilt University, Spanish and Political Science, 2004
Honors
- Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
- 10.0 Rating, Avvo
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
- Articles Editor, Law Journal-University of Kansas
- Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy
Industry Groups
- Criminal
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Excellent trial attorney. Very likable and extremely effective with juries.”
“Zach is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He is a hard worker and is known for his attention to detail.”
“Mr. Thomas works hard for his clients. He stays up to date on the law to always be in a position to advocate for his clients.”
“Great criminal defense attorney in Kansas with outstanding ethics.”
“Watched Zach in trial last week defending his client against attempted murder charges. He was awesome. Received a not guilty verdict. Definitely a star amongst his peers!”
“Great criminal defense lawyer.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2018