Platte City & Platte County · DWI

DWI and DUI defense in Platte City and Platte County

A DWI or DUI charge in Platte City or elsewhere in Platte County can affect your license, your job, and your record. Call 816-510-1084 before the court date and any license deadline.

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Attorney advertising. This page is general information, not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts, the charge, and the court. Past results do not guarantee a similar result. Starting fees below; every case gets a clear quote on the call.

A DWI or DUI charge in Platte City or elsewhere in Platte County can affect your license, your job, and your record. Call 816-510-1084 before the court date and any license deadline. Early counsel helps you understand what the stop, the chemical test (or refusal), and the charging paperwork actually mean—and what to do next.

David McDonald of McDonald Law Firm LLC has 17+ years of trial experience defending people in Missouri and Kansas courts. The firm is based in Platte City, Missouri, meets clients in Olathe, Kansas by appointment, and regularly appears across the Kansas City metro (MO & KS).

If you were cited while visiting from out of state, you may not need to fly back for every appearance—see out-of-state ticket & charge help or call to ask what is realistic for your case.

If you were charged in Platte City and are not sure the charge is a DWI, start with Platte City criminal defense.

Starting fees

Flat-fee ranges when they fit; complexity can change the quote.

DUI / DWI defense from $3,500

Starting at $3,500 for many DUI/DWI matters. Priors, refusals, accidents, injuries, or trial can change the total.

Hourly work, when used, starts at $350 / hour. You get clarity before you commit.

What a DUI / DWI case often involves

Reviewing the stop, field tests, and any blood or breath evidence
Tracking criminal court dates and related license / administrative deadlines
Talking with prosecutors when negotiation makes sense—and preparing for trial when it does not
Plain-English updates so you know where you stand

Every case is different. A free consult is how David evaluates your facts—not a promise of any particular outcome.

FAQs

Do I need a lawyer for a first DUI?

Even a first offense can carry license consequences, fines, and a lasting record. A short call helps you understand the charge and the deadlines that matter in your county.
I refused the breath or blood test—now what?

Refusal can trigger separate license issues on top of the criminal case. Timing matters. Call with what happened so David can explain the next steps for Missouri or Kansas.
Can you help if I live outside the KC area?

Yes—out-of-state clients are common. Appearance rules vary by court. Ask on the consult; also see the out-of-state page.
Where do you take DUI cases?

Platte City, Olathe, and across the Kansas City metro in Missouri and Kansas, depending on the court and charge. Call with the citation or charging document.
What does “from $3,500” mean?

It is a starting flat-fee band for many DUI/DWI matters—not a quote for every case. After a free consult, you get a clear number for your situation.

Educational content only. Not legal advice. Attorney advertising. No outcome is guaranteed.

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