David M. Lurie - a Kansas City, Missouri (MO) Criminal Law Lawyer

Kansas City Criminal Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/24/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
Internet Crime
Sex Crimes
Child Pornography
Soliciting a Police Decoy
Patronizing Prostitution
DUI/DWI
Traffic Violations
White Collar Crimes
Embezzlement
Fraud
Forgery
Internet & Sex Crimes
Solicitation
Patronizing and Indecent Exposure
Hit-and-Run
Telephone Harassment
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Assault
Shoplifting
Battery
Firearms and Other Weapons Offenses
Terroristic Threats
Juvenile Crimes
Stealing and Other Theft Crimes
Probation Violations
Bench Warrants
Conspiracy and Aiding and Abetting
Obstruction of Justice
Disorderly Conduct
Trespassing
Destruction of Property

Attorney Information

Overview

Growing up in Springfield, Missouri , and being the son of a physician, left David with the inner drive to help and serve people.

Upon graduating in 1977 from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Law School , David made a commitment to take a holistic approach while effectively protecting clients' rights.

In his 45+ years experience as a criminal and traffic defense attorney, serving thousands of clients, only a handful of cases required trials. A majority of David's cases are able to be favorably plead out because of his individualized & comprehensive approach in helping his clients solve their legal problems. David's thoroughness with each client makes him a very effective criminal and traffic defense lawyer.

David's training, experience and fundamental belief in approaching each case with total honesty to the client, and attention to each detail with each individual case, has made David one of the finest negotiators in his field, enabling many of his clients to come through their legal ordeals with the least amount possible of negative impact on their records and lives.

In addition to David's extensive 45+ years of legal experience and training, he has 25+ years of specialized training in leadership and development - making his communication skills unsurpassed when working toward a favorable disposition with prosecutors and judges.

Awards and Honors

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Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 1977
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, 1974
  B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Sole Practitioner
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Bar Admissions

Missouri, 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court District of Kansas

Other Affiliations

Missouri Bar Association
Kansas City Bar Association
Jackson County Court Approved Mediator's List
Landmark Education

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Contact

Kansas City, MO

1100 Walnut St.
Suite #2940
Kansas City, MO 64106

Directions

Phone: 816-221-5900

Fax: 816-471-0063

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.the-law.com

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