Atty. Katheryn J. Shields
Katheryn J. Shields is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law.
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Katheryn J. Shields is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1978). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City J.D. (—) and University of Missouri at Kansas City B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Katheryn J. Shields is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law
- Katheryn received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Katheryn practices in Kansas City, MO
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri 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 Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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