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Legal Knowledge
4.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
4.5/5.0
Communication Skills
4.5/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Jordan N Cross
December 19, 2023
Rating:
10
Michael is by far the best criminal defense attorney I have had the pleasure of working with in the last decade. He's constantly advocating for his clients and seeking challenges that most attorneys would shy away from.
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Biography
Michael C. Duma began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor in the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office. At his time there, he developed a skill for litigation and held an impressive conviction record. While a county prosecutor, Michael not only was successful in litigating criminal cases at the trial level, but also gained extensive experience in perfecting appeals in the Kansas Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court.
Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Michael has developed a reputation as an aggressive lawyer who skillfully advocates for his clients.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
Video Conferencing
- Skype
- Zoom
- BlueJeans
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kansas
- Kansas Supreme Court
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- Missouri
- The Missouri Bar
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Duma Law Offices
- - Current
- Assistant District Attorney
- Wyandotte County District Attorneys Office
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Education
- Washburn University School of Law
- J.D. (2011) | Law
- Honors: Dean's List Graduate
- Activities: Washburn Law Journal - Senior Writer
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- Arizona State University
- B.A. | Political Science
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Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2022
- Top 100
- National Trial Lawyers
- Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyers
- Selected: 2017-2020
- Ten Best Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- John F. Keuther Memorial Award for Best Note
- Washburn Law School
Professional Associations
- Wyandotte County Drug Court Counsel
- Member
- Current
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- Johnson County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- Johnson County Bar Association Family Law Inn of Court
- Member
- Current
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- Kansas Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Wyandotte County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- - Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Civil Discovery in Divorce, Ritz Charles
- Johnson County Family Law Inn of Court
- A Yearly Review in Kansas DUI Law, Wyandotte Couny Law Library
- Wyandotte County Criminal Defense Bar
Certifications
- Notary Public
- State of Kansas
Legal Answers
8 Questions Answered
- Q. Can I be prosecuted for a law broken allegedly in Missouri prosecuted in Kansas for it
- A: No, unless the commission of the crime extended into Kansas. For instance, if you took the stolen property into Kansas and possessed it there knowing it to have been stolen.
- Q. I have a 20 year old class C felony for forgery is it possible to get my file sealed or an expungement
- A: Absolutely, provided that you have been off probation for three years and do not have any pending or recent charges. What County?
- Q. Can I get charged dropped?
- A: I would call a lawyer immediately and make no statements to your resource officer or any other law enforcement or school officials.
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