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Prior Offenses Revealed for Accused Wyandotte County Deputy Killer

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Shawn Harris, the man accused of killing Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming, is not listed on the KBI’s Public Offender Registry – but some say he should be.

Steph Rupp 12/27/24 Steph Rupp 12/27/24

James L. Spies Takes on Serious Criminal Cases like Fatal Police Shootings

When a local TV station needed expert legal analysis of a police body camera recording of just such a shooting, they reached out to James Spies.

Steph Rupp 11/3/23 Steph Rupp 11/3/23

The Attorney News Stations Call for Legal Commentary

Whether you play for the Kansas City Chiefs, or are the city manager for the City of Shawnee, when your case makes the news there is one attorney local news stations rely upon for legal expertise - James Spies.

Steph Rupp 10/18/23 Steph Rupp 10/18/23

2023 - A Busy and Successful Year of Jury Trials

You are not likely to find a more experienced trial lawyer than James Spies in the Kansas City area.

Steph Rupp 6/1/23 Steph Rupp 6/1/23

James L. Spies - a regular commentator when news stations need expert legal analysis.

As a regular resource when news stations need expert legal analysis, James comments on the case of Andrew Lester.

Steph Rupp 8/1/22 Steph Rupp 8/1/22

From 23 Years to 22 Months

What's the difference between 23 1/2 years in prison and 22 months in prison? Besides a helluva lot of time, the difference is the attorney who tried the case.

Steph Rupp 4/5/22 Steph Rupp 4/5/22

A Successful March

March was a busy and successful month at the Law Office of James L. Spies, as Mr. Spies had two separate second degree murder trials.

Steph Rupp 10/5/21 Steph Rupp 10/5/21

A James L. Spies Victory in Wyandotte County District Court

I am ecstatic to announce that my client, Andrew Carver, was acquitted today after a two-day trial in Wyandotte County District Court. In fact, we did not even have to present a defense.

Steph Rupp 8/31/21 Steph Rupp 8/31/21

Rapper Lyndale mentions Kansas City attorney James L. Spies in second song

If you're looking for an attorney referral, take it from KC's biggest up-and-coming rapper, Lyndale.

Steph Rupp 8/12/21 Steph Rupp 8/12/21

Gonzalez-Rook, Bartley not guilty of murder, guilty of theft

Defense attorneys KiAnn Caprice, who represented Bartley, and James Spies, who represented Gonzalez-Rook, had urged jurors during closing arguments on Wednesday to convict their clients of felony theft but not the murder and conspiracy charges.