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Brian L. Leininger
Experienced, highly-trained DUI defender
Leininger Law Offices
6900 College Blvd.
Suite 510
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 913-648-7070
Website: kansas-dui-lawyer.com


About Brian L. Leininger
Brian Leininger defends those accused of DUI, driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), and DUI-related batteries and homicides. He was formerly General Counsel to the Kansas Highway Patrol and a state and municipal prosecutor. Brian is certified to administer the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and as an SFST Instructor. He is a trained operator of the Intoxilyzer and is the only defense lawyer in Kansas, and one of few in the world, to have completed training as a Drug Recognition Expert, which is the police training used to detect DUID drivers. Brian is a frequent local and national lecturer on DUI and DUID and has been named to the Super Lawyers list every year since 2008.
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