On February 18, 2008 Arnold & Keck, LLC opened their doors at 525 East Kansas City Road, Olathe, Kansas. Those first months were filled with the chaos of completing our remodel and otherwise organizing our office. We at Arnold & Keck, LLC have had the privilege of representing many people in our first year of practice. We develop an intense bond with our clients and believe their case is our case.

In our first year we have had many successful results and want to share them with you as an example of our dedication to you, our prospective client.

Arnold & Keck Obtain Dismissal in Murder Case

DUI Dismissed

In January 2009 Arnold & Keck, LLC successfully defended a client in a DUI. The case was dismissed before trial on the matter. Our client had refused a breath test and we successfully won this case for him.

Probation over Prison in Sex Crime

Aggravated Indecent Liberties case brought to successful conclusion by Arnold & Keck, LLC. In March of 2008 Arnold & Keck, LLC was retained to represent a client on and Aggravated Indecent Liberties Charge. This is a level 3 offense that carries a presumptive prison sentence of 55 to 247 months. Arnold & Keck, LLC completed our investigation and evaluation. Our client accepted our advice, obtained various evaluations and treatment options. After completing our investigation and diligent efforts in negotiating the case, we secured a plea from the prosecution whereby the State made a joint recommendation for probation. The Court sentenced the client to probation rather than the presumptive prison sentence.

Felony Convictions Avoided

In April of 2008 Arnold & Keck, LLC was retained by a client to represent him in a case where the State alleged he had committed Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Threat, and various other charges. After the preliminary hearing and the thorough investigation on our part, and the client's complete cooperation in following our recommendations, the State agreed to a plea to several misdemeanor charges and dismissed all felony charges. The client was sentenced to probation and avoided a felony conviction.

Special Prosecutor Investigation

In March of 2008 Arnold & Keck, LLC was appointed by Phill Kline, the then Johnson County District Attorney to investigate the former Attorney General of the State of Kansas, Paul J. Morrison, in various allegations made by a former employee of the Johnson County District Attorney's office while Mr. Morrison was the Johnson County District Attorney. Despite intense public scrutiny, Arnold & Keck, LLC completed an extensive investigation into the matter. Upon completion of the investigation, Arnold & Keck, LLC elected to not file criminal charges.

Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Victories

The first case the law firm of Arnold & Keck, LLC was retained to handle involved an ongoing custody battle of a father. The father has already taken the case to the Missouri Supreme Court and won. The matter was remanded back to the trial Court for hearing from September through November of 2007. The Court made further findings adverse to our client. He appealed to the Missouri Court of Appeals. In January of 2009 the Missouri Court of Appeals again ruled in favor of Arnold & Keck, LLC's client. The matter was remanded for additional evidence.

Past due Child Support no reason to stop Motion to Modify Custody; Arnold & Keck, LLC win Constitutional challenge.

Missouri law says that a person who is $10,000.00 of more delinquent in child support is prohibited from filing a motion to modify custody. In April of 2008 Arnold & Keck, LLC filed a motion to modify custody in Jackson County, Missouri. The opposing party alleged that the client of Arnold & Keck, LLC was more than $10,000.00 delinquent in child support and therefore our client's motion should be dismissed. On behalf of our client, Arnold & Keck, LLC responded that Missouri law was unconstitutional. In February of 2009 the Judge in Jackson County, Missouri Circuit Court agreed and found the Missouri law unconstitutional. It is anticipated this matter will be appealed.

Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Dismissed against A&K Client

In August of 2008 a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against one of Arnold & Keck, LLC's business clients. Arnold & Keck, LLC conducted investigation, discovery, and arbitration. In February 2009 Arnold & Keck, LLC as a result of the concerted efforts of everyone at Arnold & Keck, LLC, the plaintiff dismissed her complaint against our client, concluding another successful result for one of our clients.

20 years in Prison avoided for A&K client on Aggravated Arson case

In October 2008 a client of Arnold & Keck, LLC was charged with Aggravated Arson. Because of his prior history, and the nature of the charges, he was facing more than 20 years in prison. The Preliminary hearing was held in January of 2009. The staff at A&K completed an intensive investigation, and was involved in significant litigation on the case. Finally, as a result of the efforts of the Arnold & Keck, LLC team working with the client, we secured a plea agreement for him which for which he will be sentenced to time served.