Atty. Howard E. Bodney
Howard E. Bodney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, family law and 9 other areas of law.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Overland Park, KS · 59+ Years Experience
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About Howard E. Bodney at a Glance
Howard E. Bodney is a President based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Howard E. Bodney, Chtd.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, formation, personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1967), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1967), Kansas (1983), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1983). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1967) and University of Missouri at Kansas City (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kansas City, Platte County, Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations Lawyers Association of Kansas City Missouri Bar Kansas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard E. Bodney
- Howard E. Bodney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, family law and 9 other areas of law
- Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Howard practices at Howard E. Bodney, Chtd. in Overland Park, KS
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Howard E. Bodney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard E. Bodney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Overland Park.
DUI / DWI Defense in Overland Park
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Business Formation in Overland Park
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Personal Injury in Overland Park
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Family Law in Overland Park
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Overland Park
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Overland Park
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 Overland Park 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 venue, 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.
Overland Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Overland Park-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Overland Park Choose Howard E. Bodney
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard E. Bodney's practice in the field of dui/dwi, formation, personal injury, family law, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard E. Bodney brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, and Kansas, Howard E. Bodney can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, formation, and personal injury, Howard E. Bodney can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Overland Park
A Overland Park-based practice means Howard E. Bodney attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Howard E. Bodney Handles in Overland Park
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