At McDowell, Rice, we can capably serve the needs of clients with problems in two areas of criminal law:  (1) traffic, municipal, and state court charges in Missouri and Kansas, and (2) white-collar crime in United States District Courts.  At the state court level, we offer efficient and able representation that acknowledges the differences in the courts of the many counties and municipalities that make up the Kansas City metropolitan area.  Our attorneys who practice in these courts understand and honor the requirements of individual court systems to the advantage of our state-court clients.  At the federal court level, we have the benefit of skilled attorneys with long experience in the federal criminal courts.  Our trial attorneys offer the skills needed to handle complex cases before federal juries and jurists.  As McDowell, Rice attorneys work along with experts in taxation, business practices, and commercial issues, we can readily assist our clients who must navigate the dangerous waters of a federal criminal prosecution.  In both state and federal courts, we provide skillful negotiation where it is possible, along with vigorous, effective courtroom advocacy where it is necessary.