dedicated to tirelessly protecting
your civil rights
No matter if you’re facing criminal charges or defending against discrimination or harassment, you have rights — rights that Baldwin & Vernon has dedicated itself to defending. We work as a team to develop a deep understanding of you and your case, give you an honest assessment, and then develop a strategy to present, in order to reach the best possible outcome.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
We handle all types of employment law, including plaintiffs work, with a special focus on employee discrimination, sexual harassment, and the Missouri Human Rights Act. Our highly-experienced team can help you defend your rights as an employee and stand up to illegal behavior.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
We understand the devastating effects being arrested and charged with a crime can have on your life. We treat all of our clients with respect, and work aggressively to defend your rights and freedoms and help you get your life back on track.
high quality • trustworthy • approachable
We have extensive trial experience in both civil and criminal cases — with significant success in prosecuting discrimination and harassment claims, protecting workers and employees from predatory and discriminatory employers and corporations.
MEET OUR ATTORNEYS
Attorneys Kevin Baldwin, a former prosecutor, and Eric Vernon, a former public defender, work as a team representing clients across the Kansas City metro area in both Kansas and Missouri.
Memberships & Associations
Recent blogs & podcasts
Environmental Law
Ever since Robin Koogler, Esq. joined the Baldwin and Vernon team, we’ve added environmental law to our areas of expertise. Robin discusses why she focused on environmental laws, her previous...
Medical Marijuana
Now that medical marijuana is legal in the state of Missouri, we talk about some of the legal gray areas and your rights if approached by law...
8 Class A misdemeanors 1 Felony your teen could commit without realizing it
As the weather gets nicer, our beloved teens will be spending increasingly more time outdoors and socializing with one another. While these social interactions are great for them, there are many...
What should I do now?
Are you facing criminal charges or believe you have a civil case? Contact us using the form below for a free consultation so we can see if we’re a good fit for you, and start building a strategy to defend your rights.
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