Atty. David J. Phillips

Atty. David J. Phillips

David J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing criminal law.

Kansas City Kansas City 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About David J. Phillips at a glance

David J. Phillips is a Fed. Pub. Def. based in Kansas City, Kansas. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1969) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1964). Serands clients in Kansas City, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • David practices in Kansas City, KS

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Phillips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David J. Phillips's law office located?
David J. Phillips's law practice is located in Kansas City, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Phillips handle?
David J. Phillips focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has David J. Phillips practiced law?
David J. Phillips has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did David J. Phillips go to law school?
David J. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact David J. Phillips for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1969
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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