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If you are searching for counsel to defend you in a criminal matter or to represent your interests in civil litigation, please contact us.

In the 15 years Mr. Dellett has been practicing, he has handled criminal matters ranging from minor traffic violations to serious State court felonies such as child rape, and child murder. He has defended men charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child. In Federal court, we have defended clients charged with matters such as Possession of Child Pornography, drug trafficking, and Illegal Re-entry by Deported Felon.

We practice in all Kansas courts, including municipal, State and Federal court. We have also appeared Federal court in Nebraska and Missouri in criminal matters.

Mr. Dellett strives to leave no stone unturned in achieving the best possible result for his clients, including reviewing all law enforcement conduct for potential constitutional violations, and the pursuit of creative plea negotiations.

Associate Chad E. O'Neill has practiced alongside Mr. Dellett for nearly 3 years, and has developed into an excellent lawyer with good instincts and negotiating skills. Mr. O'Neill handles juvenile misdemeanor and felony matters, as well as handling a docket of traffic violation matters throughout Johnson County. He also practices in the State of Missouri.

We are nonjudgmental criminal defense attorneys, whose sole objective is to prepare you for worst-case scenario, while working our hardest to achieve a better result.

Additionally, we have a broad civil litigation practice: We represent creditors and debtors in collection matters. We defend mortgage foreclosure actions. We have handled wrongful death cases, hospital negligence matters, jail negligence cases, and trucking/auto accident matters, to name a few areas. Call or email us today for a free case evaluation.

Ms. Zigtema is a Kansas City native, attending Notre Dame de Sion High School. Ms. Zigtema graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC with a double major in International Business and Finance prior to obtaining her law degree from the University of Kansas. During her time at KU, Ms. Zigtema worked for the Johnson County District Attorney's Office gaining trial experiencein the adult felony division . After graduation, Ms. Zigtema joined the firm of Maughan & Maughan LC.

At Maughan & Maughan, Ms. Zigtema's practice has primarily focused on criminal, traffic and juvenile defense at all levels, from investigation to the Kansas Supreme Court. Ms. Zigtema also works in the Federal District of Kansas as a criminal defense lawyer.

Ms. Zigtema's experience includes defense of offenses including first degree murder, sex offenses, drug/alcohol and property offenses. Ms. Zigtema has argued before the Kansas Court of Appeals and the Kansas Supreme Court.

Most recently, Ms. Zigtema's efforts on behalf of juveniles resulted in the Kansas Court of Appeals modifying juvenile procedure to grant juveniles the right to a hearing and present evidence prior to detention. In Re HN, June 10, 2011.

Ms. Zigtema practices primarily in the Kansas City Area, but also accepts case in the Wichita and Topeka area through her firm's home office in Wichita, KS.