Kim Benjamin
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Kim Benjamin
Biography
As the owner of the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, I manage an amazing team of lawyers who focus on criminal and DWI defense, while also collaborating with a team of lawyers on personal injury and nursing home abuse and neglect cases.
I have extensive trial experience with more than 200 trials, including dozens of jury trials, and have not lost a trial in over 10 years. I enjoy mentoring and training other lawyers in trial skills - those on the team at Benjamin Law Firm in addition to lawyers across the country.
In addition to practicing law, I am on the faculty at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and the National College of DUI Defense. Due to a particular passion for DWI defense, I am the co-director for the Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar sponsored by the Missouri Bar and Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) and serve as the chair of the DWI Committee for MACDL. I serve on the Board of Directors of MACDL, having served as its president in 2013-14. Additionally, I am serving on the Missouri Ethics Commission after an appointment to the commission by the previous governor.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Only in personal injury, employment discrimination & sexual harassment.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - All other matters are typically billed on a flat fee, but sometimes we utilize an hourly fee.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
District Defender & Associate Attorney Missouri State Public Defender System
Year: 1996 - 2002
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owner & managing attorney Benjamin Law Firm, LLC
Year: 2002 - Current
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Professional Associations
Cass County Bar Association Board Member & Chair of Technology Training (2018 - Current)
Association of Women Lawyers Member (2018 - Current)
Missouri Ethics Commission Commission Member & Hearing Officer (2016 - 2020)
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Faculty & Graduate (2000 - Current)
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Board Member and Past President (2006 - Current)
Missouri Society for Justice/DWI Defense Institute Vice President (2010 - Current)
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Member (2010 - Current)
National College of DUI Defense Faculty & Member (2014 - Current)
Publications
Collateral Consequences of a DWI The Missouri Bar (July 1, 2009)
Awards
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Atticus Finch Award
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2015.0
Note: Named for the character in "To Kill a Mockingbird” this award is given to those who serve unflinchingly, while defending unpopular clients or taking up unpopular causes. This award is not given every year.
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Women's Justice Award for Litigation
Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2018.0
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President's Award for Outstanding Service
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2019.0
Education
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Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Trial Skills - former student and currently on the Faculty
Year: 2000 - 2000
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The George Washington University Law School J.D. (1996)
Year: 1993 - 1996
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University of Missouri - Columbia B.S. (1993) | Political Science & Honors Interdisciplinary Studies (Speech Communication & Psychology emphasis)
Year: 1988 - 1993
Honors: Activities: President, Student Foundation Co-Chair, Students Against Multiple Sclerosis Member, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Speaking Engagements
Medical Marijuana & the Law, Kansas City, MO, May 8, 2020, Truman Day CLE, Spoke about how medical marijuana affects clients with criminal law issues and how to handle interaction with law enforcement if you are a medical marijuana card holder.
Medical Marijuana & the Law, Kansas City, MO, May 8, 2020, Truman Day CLE, Spoke about how medical marijuana affects clients with criminal law issues and how to handle interaction with law enforcement if you are a medical marijuana card holder.
Certifications
- Standardized Field Sobriety Tests: SFSTs Training & Certification
Websites
https://www.DWICriminalLawCenter.com/
www.DWICriminalLawCenter.com
Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, LLC
8427 Clint DRive, Belton, MO 64012
(816) 322-8010