Criminal Defense

An Arrest Is Not a Conviction

Act Now to Avoid Jail and a Criminal Record

Charged with a crime in Kansas or Missouri? You have one opportunity to confront the charges and avoid the worst. Criminal defense lawyer Anthony Bukaty is experienced and aggressive. Whatever the allegations, he's prepared to fight for you.

Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., represents citizens all over the Kansas City metropolitan area. We know the laws in both Kansas and Missouri, and are familiar with the courts, prosecutors and judges.

You Have Rights. We Protect Them.

Being accused of a crime does not mean you will be convicted. We have successfully defended our clients against many misdemeanors and felonies:

Shoplifting or theft Bad checks/forgery Burglary or trespassing Assault or domestic violence Drug possession Disorderly conduct

DUI (Kansas) or DWI (Missouri) Traffic offenses Trespass Damage to Property Juvenile Charges Minor in Possession (MIP)

Our priority is to keep clients out of jail. We go on the offensive to get charges dropped or evidence excluded if evidence was mishandled or your constitutional rights were ignored. Whether the facts look good or bad, defense lawyer Anthony Bukaty works to negotiate the best deal or convince a jury you are not guilty of the charges.

If you are charged with a criminal offense, you may be eligible for diversion programs, a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) or many other non-jail options that can leave you with no conviction on your record. You owe it to yourself to discuss you case with a legal professional An aggressive lawyer can often persuade stubborn prosecutors to agree to alternatives to jail and conviction such as these.

Put Experience on Your Side

Contact a criminal defense attorney who has helped many people in your situation achieve a favorable outcome. Call 913-708-8194 (Kansas) or 816-841-2557 (Missouri) for a FREE, initial consultation.