Criminal Defense Lawyer in Wichita, Kansas
Straight answers, fast action, and defense built on local courtroom experience
If you or a family member were arrested in Wichita or anywhere in Sedgwick County, timing matters. Early decisions—what to say (and what not to), whether to seek diversion, how to handle bond, and how to protect your license—shape the rest of your case. The Law Office of Michael J. Studtmann provides focused, practical defense for DUI, traffic, misdemeanors, felonies, and expungements with a clear plan from day one.
Local courts we appear in: Sedgwick County and the surrounding County District Courts and Wichita Municipal Court.
First steps we handle quickly: review of the complaint, bond/bond conditions, discovery requests, evidence preservation, and negotiation strategy.
Communication you can count on: you’ll know what’s happening, what it means, and what comes next.
Wichita Criminal Defense Practice Areas
We handle the full range of charges commonly filed in Wichita and Sedgwick County.
DUI & DWI (including CDL issues): arrests, refusals, administrative license hearings, ignition interlock.
Traffic & Driving Offenses: speeding, reckless driving, driving while suspended (DWS), accident citations.
Drug Charges: possession, paraphernalia, distribution allegations.
Domestic Battery & Protection Orders: fast response, no-contact orders, negotiation and trial posture.
Theft & Property Crimes: shoplifting, burglary, criminal damage.
Assault & Battery: misdemeanor and felony levels.
Warrants & Failures to Appear: quashing warrants, setting new dates.
Expungements: clear eligible convictions and dismissals where Kansas law allows.
Goal: minimize consequences—license loss, fines, jail, collateral damage to work and family—while preserving long-term options (including diversion where appropriate).
Wichita-Specific Notes That Matter
Diversion programs: Many first-time offenses may be eligible for diversion depending on facts and history. Timing and documentation are key; we’ll advise you on eligibility and tradeoffs.
DUI license timelines: Act quickly on administrative deadlines to protect your driving privileges.
No-contact orders: We’ll help you understand boundaries and how to request modifications when appropriate.