Atty. Les D. Wight
Les D. Wight is a lawyer practicing family law, estate planning, traffic violations and 6 other areas of law.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Independence, MO · 49+ Years Experience
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About Les D. Wight at a Glance
Les D. Wight is a Member based in Independence, Missouri, practicing at Les D. Wight, II. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1977). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1976) and Graceland College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan, Eastern Jackson County and American (Member: Family Law Section Small Practice Committee) Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in Independence, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Les D. Wight
- Les D. Wight is a lawyer practicing family law, estate planning, traffic violations and 6 other areas of law
- Les received a B.A. degree from Graceland College in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Les practices at Les D. Wight, II in Independence, MO
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Les D. Wight's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Les D. Wight handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Independence.
DUI / DWI Defense in Independence
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Trusts in Independence
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Probate in Independence
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Criminal Defense in Independence
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Family Law in Independence
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Independence
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 Independence 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 venue, 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.
Independence Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Independence-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 Independence Choose Les D. Wight
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 Les D. Wight's practice in the field of dui/dwi, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Les D. Wight brings 49+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Les D. Wight can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, trusts, and probate, Les D. Wight can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Independence
A Independence-based practice means Les D. Wight attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Les D. Wight Handles in Independence
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