Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Overland Park, KS

Attorney Mark D. Hagen is the founder and owner of Hagen Law Offices, LLC, in Overland Park, Kansas. Nationally recognized as one of the leading trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Hagen devotes his practice solely to criminal law, and he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Kansas City and surrounding areas of Kansas and Missouri who have legal needs involving any of the following:

·       DUI/DWI defense

·       Traffic violation defense, including driving with a suspended license and other serious charges

·       Assault and battery

·       Shoplifting, theft and larceny

·       Domestic violence

·       Drug possession

·       Any other type of felony or misdemeanor offense

Over the course of his more than 21 years in practice, Mr. Hagen has achieved a long record of securing acquittals, dismissals and reductions of charges for his clients, and he has gained a reputation for his fierce trial advocacy and aggressive pursuit of the most favorable outcomes possible for those he serves.

Drawing upon his in-depth legal knowledge, he provides invaluable advice to his clients regarding their options so that they can make the best-informed decisions, and he fights hard to protect their rights and preserve their freedom and liberties at all turns. Along with his criminal defense practice, he also serves as pro tempore municipal judge for the city of Lenexa, and he has presided over hundreds of jury and bench trials, sentence hearings, probation reviews, and other similar matters.

Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Hagen has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell as well as the organization's Client Distinction Award, and he has received many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers. He has also received Superb, 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo along with many positive testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

Mr. Hagen earned his undergraduate degree in 1976 and his Master of Science in public administration in 1978 from the University of Missouri. He served more than six years with the U.S. Navy, reaching the rank of lieutenant before leading a successful career in the corporate world.

Upon deciding to pursue his legal career, Mr. Hagen attended St. Louis University School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1998. He holds his license to practice in Kansas and Missouri as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the Western District of Missouri.

A leader in his legal community, he is the immediate past chair of the Johnson County Bar Association's Municipal Courts Bench Bar Committee, and he is an active member of the Johnson County District Court Veteran's Treatment Court Organizing Committee. He also supports his local community through his service with the Strand of Three Food Pantry, where he serves on the board, as well as with the Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.