Kevin Wichman

Bar / Professional Activity

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the District of Florida
• Missouri, 2011
• Kansas, 2010
• Florida, 2023
• Member of Miami-Dade County Bar Association, 2024
• Member of Florida Bar Association, 2023
• Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
• Member of National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2022
• Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021
• Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2020
• Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2020
• National College for DUI Defense, 2019
• Board Director - Ave Maria School of Law Alumni Association, 2018
• Board Member on the Ave Maria School of Law Alumni Board of Directors, 2016
• Member of National League of Renowned Attorneys (NLRA), 2016
• Member of the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2016
• Member of the National Trial Lawyers Association, 2015
• Member of the American Society of Legal Advocates, 2015
• Member of the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2015
• Board of Visitors for Ave Maria School of Law, 2015
• Board of Governor for American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division, 2013
• Graduate of KCMBA Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy, 2013
• Member of the Missouri Bar, 2011
• Member of American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), 2011
• Member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2011
• Member of the Kansas Association for Justice, 2011
• Member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Committee Member for Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Sections, 2010
• Member of Kansas Bar Association, 2010

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• State of Missouri v Alva Odle - Not guilty on all charges after Jury Trial. Client faced 120 years in prison (4 life sentences) and after a 3 day jury trial in Johnson County, Missouri he was found not guilty on four counts of statutory sodomy / child molestation. Kevin Wichman was his sole attorney throughout the matter., 2022
• Trial verdict in favor of my clients, two Respondents/Defendants for multiple cases against them tried together in one trial in Wyandotte County Kansas District Court for protection orders, 2022
• Verdict at Trial in favor of Respondent/Defendant, my client, in protection order in Jackson County Missouri Circuit Court., 2022
• Favorable and substantial judgment for Defendant, my client, at sentencing in high profile Federal criminal case (Western District of Missouri in Kansas City) which provided for a rare downward departure from the sentencing guidelines, allowing my client to serve substantially less prison time then ordinarily determined for the type of conviction., 2022
• Trial Verdict of Not Guilty in Criminal case when representing Defendant in Leavenworth County Kansas District Court., 2022
• Trial verdict in favor of my client, the Petitioner/Plaintiff in Protection Order case in Jackson County, MO, 2022
• Trial Verdict for my client, Defendant, in Clay County Missouri Circuit Court for order of protection from abuse and stalking., 2021
• Not guilty verdict after trial for Defendant, my client, on all criminal counts of domestic assault in Johnson County Kansas District Court., 2021
• Policy Limit (maximum) settlement for client (Plaintiff) in personal injury case. Settlement amount was 25x higher than original offer to client when acting pro se, 2021
• Verdict after trial in favor of my client, the Petitioner/Plaintiff, in protection order case in Jackson County Missouri Circuit Court., 2021
• Not guilty - Dismissal of all criminal assault charges during trial for my client, the Defendant, in Leavenworth County Kansas District Court., 2021
• Verdict at Trial for Defendant, my client, in Cass County Missouri Circuit Court, 2020

Videos

• Attorney Kevin Wichman and his assistant enjoyed being on Univision Kansas City again last week discussing Kansas City traffic laws with Vanessa Tapia and how we help with no license, driving while suspended, and other traffic charges., Attorney Wichman on Univision TV news with traffic law update, 2020
• Attorney Kevin Wichman discusses current marijuana laws in Kansas and Missouri in 2020 on Univision., Attorney Wichman on Univision KC News discussing marijuana laws, 2020
• Discussing how to get your driver’s license back in order., Traffic Lawyer Kevin Wichman on NBC's KC Live news, 2020
• Discussing how the Violence Against Women Act has impacted law on domestic violence., Criminal Defense Attorney Wichman NBC KC Live news program, 2019
• Criminal defense Attorney Kevin Wichman discusses the opioid crisis and how it is turning into criminal charges for individuals, and how he helps them through these difficult times by helping them with their case., Attorney Wichman on NBC Kansas City Live TV show, 2019
• Discussing how to choose the right criminal and traffic lawyer and how he serves the local Hispanic community when they are in need of an attorney to protect their rights and any immigration status., Attorney Wichman on Univision Kansas City morning news, 2019

Special Licenses / Certifications

• Lead Counsel Verified - Criminal Defense - LawInfo.com - Thomson Reuters, 2022
• Certified Mediator for all State and Federal Courts in Missouri., 2019

Pro bono / Community Service

• Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2020
• Florida Association of Justice, 2024
• Coronavirus Crisis Counseling, 2020
• Morning Glory Ministries Homeless Shelter assistance, 2018
• Director and Volunteer Attorney for North Kansas City Legal Clinic since 2011, 2011
• Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2014
• Gaurdian ad-Litem Attorney for at-risk minor children since 2014 in Jackson County, MO, 2014
• Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2013
• Judge, Mock Trial Competitions for Law Students, 2013
• Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2015
• Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2012
• Judge, Mock Trial Competition for High School Students, 2012
• "Ask-a-Lawyer" Volunteer Attorney for Fox 4 News in Kansas City since 2012, 2012

Educational Background

• Kansas State University

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Answered questions for staff, students, and community on panel regarding the criminal defense attorney role in society., Atticus Finch, Speaker / Panel Member, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, 2021
• Author, Overview of Copyright Law for Creative and Performing Artists, Creative Many Michigan, 2008
• Author, Overview of Copyright Law for Creative and Performing Artists, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, 2008

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Legal Analyst / Contributor for Kansas City Fox News affiliate, 2022

Honors

• Voted the Best Trial Lawyer in Kansas City, a vote conducted by the major newspaper in Kansas City, Kansas City Favorites Award winner - Criminal Defense Attorney, Kansas City Star Newspaper, 2023
• Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates
• Voted the favorite Criminal Defense Attorney in Kansas City, a vote conducted by the major newspaper of Kansas City, Voted Kansas City Favorite - Award for best Traffic Ticket Attorney, Kansas City Star Newspaper, 2024
• Voted the favorite Criminal Defense Attorney in Kansas City, a vote conducted by the major newspaper of Kansas City, Voted Kansas City Favorite - Award for best Criminal Defense Attorney, Kansas City Star Newspaper, 2024
• 5 Best DUI Attorneys in Kansas City, Kev'sBest.com, 2023
• Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Attorney, Expertise.com, 2023
• 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Kansas, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2023
• Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kansas City, Three Best Rated.com, 2022
• Top Law Firm in Kansas City, GoodFirms, 2022
• Best Lawyers for Foreigners in Kansas City - #1 of 20, ForMissouriLovers.com, 2022
• Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kansas City - #2 of 7, ForMissouriLovers.com, 2022
• Best Lawyers for Foreigners in Kansas City, ForKansasLovers.com, 2022
• Top Criminal Defense Attorney in Kansas City Award, Attorney.com, 2020
• 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2022
• Best 15 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Kansas City, Expertise.com, 2022
• Top 10 Best DUI/DWI Attorney in Kansas City, BloggerLocal.com, 2022
• Avvo Lawyer Superb Rating 10.0/10/0, Martindale-Avvo, 2022
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers, 2022
• Top 10 Law Firms in Missouri, Business in the Midwest, www.businessinthemidwest.com, 2021
• Presidents Circle, The Who’s Who Directories, Top Attorneys of North America, 2022
• Criminal Defense Award, Elite Lawyer, 2022
• Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2022
• Kansas City Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Award, Attorney.com, 2022
• Rising Star Super Lawyer for Kansas and Missouri, Thomas-Reuters, Super Lawyers, 2021
• Top 10 Criminal Defense in Missouri, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2022
• Honor, Expert Drunk Driving Defense Attorney in Kansas City, The DUI Experts (expertduiattorneys.com), 2020
• Honor, Expert Drunk Driving Defense Attorney in Kansas City, The DUI Experts (expertduiattorneys.com), 2018
• Honor, Expert Drunk Driving Defense Attorney in Kansas City, The DUI Experts (expertduiattorneys.com), 2019
• Honor, Top 11 Law Firms in Kansas City, GoodFirms, 2020
• Honor, Perfect 10.0 Lawyer Rating, Justia (justia.com), 2018
• Honor, Lead Counsel Rated - Criminal Law, Lead Counsel, Thomson Reuters, 2018
• Honor, Lead Counsel Rated - Criminal Law, Lead Counsel, Thomson Reuters, 2019
• Honor, Lead Counsel Rated - Criminal Law, Lead Counsel, Thomson Reuters, 2017
• Honor, Top Attorneys of North America - President's Circle Member, The Who's Who Directories, 2019
• Honor, Top Attorneys of North America - President's Circle Member, The Who's Who Directories, 2020
• Honor, Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network / Noticed, 2017
• Honor, Top Attorneys of North America, The Who's Who Directories, 2018
• Honor, Rising Star - Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Thomas-Reuters, 2018
• Honor, Rising Star - Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Thomas-Reuters, 2019
• Honor, Rising Star - Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Thomas-Reuters, 2017
• Honor, Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Attorneys in Missouri, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2017
• Honor, Rising Star - Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Thomas-Reuters, 2016
• Honor, Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Attorneys in Missouri, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2020
• Honor, Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Attorneys in Missouri, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2019
• Honor, Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Attorneys in Missouri, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2018
• Honor, Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2018
• Honor, Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2019
• Honor, 20 Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer, Expertise.com, 2020
• Honor, Top 10 Best Kansas City DUI Attorney, BloggerLocal.com Kansas City, 2020
• Honor, 20 Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer, Expertise.com, 2019
• Honor, 20 Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer, Expertise.com, 2018
• Honor, Top 10 Best Kansas City DUI Attorney, BloggerLocal.com Kansas City, 2016
• Honor, Top 10 Best Kansas City DUI Attorney, BloggerLocal.com Kansas City, 2019
• Honor, Top 10 Best Kansas City DUI Attorney, BloggerLocal.com Kansas City, 2018
• Honor, Top 10 Best Kansas City DUI Attorney, BloggerLocal.com Kansas City, 2017
• Honor, Top 3 Best Business - Kansas City, Three Best Rated.com, 2019
• Honor, Top 3 Best Business - Kansas City, Three Best Rated.com, 2020
• Honor, Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers - Kansas City, Three Best Rated.com, 2019
• Honor, Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers - Kansas City, Three Best Rated.com, 2020
• Honor, 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2020
• Honor, 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2019
• Honor, 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2018
• Honor, Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2020
• Honor, 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2018
• Honor, Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2019
• Award, Client Satisfaction Award - Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2018
• Honor, Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2018
• Honor, Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2017
• Award, Client Satisfaction Award - Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2020
• Award, Client Satisfaction Award - Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2019
• Honor, Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2019
• Honor, "Superb" 10.0/10.0 Highest Rating for Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2020
• Honor, Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2018
• honor, "Superb" 10.0/10.0 Highest Rating for Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2018
• Honor, "Superb" 10.0/10.0 Highest Rating for Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2019
• Pro Bono Wall of Fame, Missouri Bar, 2012
• Pro Bono Wall of Fame, Missouri Bar, 2014
• Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2016
• Honor, "Superb" Highest Rating for Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2016
• Top One Percent of Attorneys Nationwide, National League of Renowned Attorneys, 2016
• Top One Percent of Attorneys Nationwide, National League of Renowned Attorneys, 2017
• Honor, "Superb" 10.0/10.0 Highest Rating for Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2017
• Pro Bono Wall of Fame, Missouri Bar, 2015
• Honor, 10.0 out of 10 Rating for Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2016
• Highest Score, Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, 2007
• Excellence Award, American Association for Justice, 2013
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2015
• 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2016
• Honor, "Superb" Highest Rating for Personal Injury, Martindale-Avvo, 2016
• Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017
• Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Attorneys in Missouri, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2016
• 20 Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer, Expertise (expertise.com), 2017
• 20 Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer, Expertise (expertise.com), 2016
• Excellence Award, American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division, 2012
• Pro Bono Wall of Fame, Missouri Bar, 2013
• Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Attorneys, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2015
• Honor, "Superb" Highest Rating for Personal Injury, Martindale-Avvo, 2015
• Honor, "Superb" Highest Rating for Criminal Defense, Martindale-Avvo, 2015
• 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2017
• Honor, "Superb" 10.0/10.0 Highest Rating for Personal Injury, Martindale-Avvo, 2017
• Rising Star for Missouri and Kansas, Super Lawyers, 2016
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
• Honor, 10.0 out of 10 Rating for Personal Injury, Martindale-Avvo, 2016

Awards

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com