When facing a DUI charge in Kansas, choosing the right attorney can make all the difference. Jay Norton is a highly respected Kansas DUI attorney with decades of experience defending clients across Johnson County and surrounding areas. The following reviews come directly from real clients who trusted Jay Norton with their freedom, reputation, and future. Their experiences reflect his commitment to aggressive defense, honest guidance, and proven results in DUI and criminal defense cases.
Trusted by Clients Across Kansas
Beat Lenexa
Jay took it all the way (trial) and we won. Highly recommend his law firm. Best DUI lawyer in the KC Metro. Hands down. – A Happy Client
Very Satisfied
Jay was extremely accessible and answered my questions quickly when they came up. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to handle things in court. Jay is nonjudgmental about your charges. I also had a friend that had a similar experience. Highly recommended. – Jeff
Most competent DUI/DWI attorney money can buy
Jay Norton is the best attorney money can buy in Kansas City to defend you in your DUI – DWI case. I literally called 6 attorneys in the area based off of online reviews and 4 of the 6 recommended Jay – one even went as far as to say that they would hire Jay if they had a DUI – and this is someone that defends people in DUI cases themselves! Regardless of your arrest circumstances, his intimate knowledge of the law and supporting literature around DUI cases is second to none.
He wrote the book of defending DUI cases in KC. In my case, Jay was able to systematically argue that there was a definite lack of probable cause for my arrest even though I blew a BAC over the legal limit. Essentially, the officer had no right to place me under arrest given I had arguably “passed” the field sobriety tests. Any case is hard to win against the state, but Jay made it nearly impossible to convict me given the facts he argued so well on my behalf. Jay won the arguments against the state and the case was dismissed!
DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON YOUR ATTORNEY. HIRE JAY AND YOU WILL NEVER FEEL UNDER-REPRESENTED. – Very Satisfied Client
DUI Dismissed
I got arrested on charges of a DUI and never thought I would be in that situation. I never had a ticket in my life and was in a situation I didn’t need. Next morning I called 3 lawyers, Jay being the last one. First one said to look up a case in which someone didn’t get off their charges but said I had a case (they didn’t talk about their own experience on winning/losing DUI cases). Next one told me he would represent me but I was going to bite the bullet on it. Jay called me on a Sunday and said straight up that he could win my case and has won it before.
I chose to go with him because of the confidence and prior reviews of people winning their cases. 4 months later, my case was dismissed from Overland Park on a DUI case which is highly unlikely. He was communicative and kept me up to date on every step of the way. Also the price was fair and within the 3 lawyers I contacted, it was competitive. I didn’t have to be present at each hearing which was nice. I never leave reviews for services but would write one easily for Jay. – Sam
DUI Charge
There ARE still attorneys in the world who honestly care. Our son was a college student with minimal funds who found himself in a situation that required legal assistance. He had to rely on court appointed counsel and yet, Mr. Norton, gave of his time, his expertise, and his resources to help us. Also, we are located in a rural part of the state so the “lawyer pool” is minimal/limited. I contacted Mr. Norton as a consult. He returned my call personally, in the evening during off hours, and listened kindly without judgement. He was truly interested in our fight and it wasn’t “for the money”.
He offered suggestions, forwarded vital information, and provided encouragement, right then and over the days that followed, all the while, knowing there was no money in it for him. This mom’s heart was wounded watching “the system” apply draconian consequences to a man who just wanted the chance to defend himself. Thank you Mr. Norton for your expertise and kindness. – Pamela
Professional Help and Advice
Mr. Norton represented me in a DUI case and I am more than pleased with his work. From our initial meeting when he fully explained the charges and the potential outcomes to the final day in court I felt confident in Mr. Norton. He maintained a professional demeanor when dealing with the court that showed mutual respect. In our meetings outside of the courtroom he was able to ease the tension and keep a sense of realistic expectation. I certainly hope that I don’t find myself in a situation where I need the services of an attorney again, but if I do there will be no hesitation to call Mr. Norton. – A Happy Client
Extremely Professional and Genuine Gentleman
This was for a pull over, DUI charge and Driving License hearing at the administrative center. In about 6 months, and especially with the ‘different world’ situation this year, it was a blessing that he got me out clean in both the hearings. I was in a terrible situation, emotionally as well, but talking to him helped me get back to my life sooner. Being my first time, I looked everywhere online and found only the best few in my area. Jay, undoubtedly, topped the list. A couple of other lawyers recommended him also. I think most of them were good and helpful in my selection. Jay is calm, will listen to you carefully, and will give you facts and he’s a no-nonsense guy.
My first two visits were very cheerful, giving me some hope (but mostly positive vibes) and I knew that no matter the case outcome, he will do his best with what is right. I hired him in less than a week, his firm allowed me to pay in two installments. I did not even have to go to any hearing, but I chose to do so with him as an experience. He also treats every case independently and he listened and took my inputs also as I had a different VISA situation. He recommended and discussed my case with top immigration lawyers in the country.
He is very well respected in the community, a professional and a thorough gentleman. He spends considerable time in analyzing your case, reports, videos, etc. He arranged a face to face to discuss once he had all the facts with him and gave me exact options that would be outcomes of my case. He is always available on phone/text. It has never been more than 8 hours for his email response to mine. He has a great personality and when he does his job, he is the best.
I strongly recommend him and even though he might be a little on the expensive side, I think he’s every penny worth. He will act as a strong shield until you are back to your normal life. You will never be disappointed with his work. All the best, thank you. – A Very Satisfied Client
Jay Norton is simply the best in his field.
Simply stated: Jay Norton is the best in his field. He is professional, honest, and has a very high level of integrity. He is willing to explain the major and minor issues concerning your case. He will not oversell himself, and in my opinion, he will over deliver. He was my third consultation when others just wanted to take an easier approach to my case. He is methodical, extremely knowledgeable about the Law, and is actually interested in your well being.
I wish the world was filled with more people that are this honest and carry themselves with as much integrity as Jay. Do not hesitate to seek his opinion before committing to anyone else for representation. I wish I would have sought his services out initially. Thank you Jay Norton for all your efforts!! – A Happy Client
Saved my Job, Jay is your man!
I as pulled over and charged with DUI. I refused all tests and politely requested a lawyer. Refusal to test leads to automatic loss of driving privileges in Kansas unless you prevail in criminal trial and administrative hearing. I’m 48 years old and work in outside sales and I make calls in my personal auto – in Missouri AND Kansas (I live in Missouri). I was referred by a friend who Jay had helped out with his DUI. Very quickly we had an administrative hearing (which we did not prevail at – 99.9% of the time you don’t). So I was not going to be able to drive in Kansas – which would cost me my job. We appealed administrative suspension to buy time until my criminal trial for DUI. Jay was successful in the criminal trial – not guilty! But I still had the administrative suspension to contend with – these are nearly impossible to win. But Jay won it for me. Not guilty on criminal charges and retained all my driving privileges in Kansas since Jay was successful on the administrative appeal. I can’t say enough good things about this guy. I recommend him fully and without reservation. – A Very Satisfied Client
Amazing Experience.
I was charged with a DUI and hit-and-run in Kansas. I was given Jay’s name from several folks as the “best of the best” to defend this type of case. I interviewed Jay and 3 other lawyers that were referred to me. I ultimately hired Jay and it was the best decision I could have made. Jay has been amazing throughout this entire process, which has been difficult from an emotional, social, and career standpoint. Because I didn’t want to go to trial and risk a DUI conviction, Jay worked his tail off to get me the best possible diversion deal. He’s been available to me every step of the way, including giving me his cell number and responding to my texts and calls almost immediately.
Jay is brutally honest and doesn’t sugar-coat things, which I truly appreciated — it helped me to appropriately evaluate my next steps instead of having false hope. I would hire Jay all over again and I highly recommend him if you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of needing of a criminal defense attorney. – A Happy Client
Jay is clearly an expert in his field!
Jay is the most knowledgeable lawyer I have ever worked with. In the time he represented me there were multiple times where he explained the law in a particular area only to be proven right by the judge. In addition to his expertise I appreciated the fact that he explained the law to me, explained the options I had, and provided guidance yet ultimately looked to me for a decision. When dealing with a life changing situation like this it was invaluable to have a lawyer that has your back like Jay did! – James
Professional, accessible and drives great results
After being charged with a DUI I was scared and did not know what to do and called Jay on a Friday evening. He offered to meet me first thing the next morning (obviously a weekend) and work through the specifics of my case. Jay was honest and did not sugar-coat the risk of my decision but put me at ease with his knowledge and confidence around the legal process. Jay impressed me most when in a preliminary hearing he was able to present evidence that was new to even the judge and prosecutor with printed copies in hand to prove his point successfully. While advising me, Jay left the decisions in my hand every step of the way.
Jay never encouraged me to plea or take a charge as I said from day one that was not an option in my mind. The case ended in a jury trial where Jay fought for two days to defend my innocence. The result of this work and time was a verdict of ‘not guilty.’ I could not give a higher recommendation – Jay works with integrity, is confident in the courtroom and knows the law better than anyone else I have experienced. I refer him to anyone who finds themselves in a tough situation as I know he will fight as hard for them as he did for me. – A Very Satisfied Client
Excellent to work with- Highly recommend
I had a unique case as I live out of state and was arrested for DUI while visiting Kansas City. I also had a prior arrest about 6 years before this incident, I was looking at a possible 2nd offense. I contacted Jay via phone and he was very upfront and honest with me about the possible outcomes of this situation, which is what I was looking for- honesty. Jay went to every single court appearance for me, I never once had to return to the state of Kansas for anything.
I really didn’t even deal with anything having to do with this case. Every time I would need to get in contact with him, he was right there with a phone call or email back. I would highly recommend Jay to anyone seeking DUI defense. The end result of my case was my DUI was deferred all thanks to his time and hard work. I could not be more pleased with the outcome. – Alan
Absolutely thrilled with my outcome
I was arrested for driving under the influence in Kansas of 2014. My world was turned upside down until I walked into Jay’s office. His relaxed yet confident and intelligent demeanor solidified my choosing of him as my attorney. From day 1, Jay kept me constantly informed. I pride myself on punctuality and so does Mr. Norton. He was responsive and always kept me up to speed on my case. To make a long story short, Jay got my case completely dismissed and I just had to pay a few fines. Never once did I have to set foot in court.
You certainly get what you pay for. You may be able to find a cheaper attorney, but in my opinion they will not work as efficiently as he did. Pay the extra money for a quality attorney like Jay Norton. Now my life can continue and I can move forwarded positively with a clean record and a smile on my face. – Casey
Mr. Norton is the best attorney I have ever dealt with…
I contacted Jay after I found out the law in Kansas had changed to ” life time look back for Dui” and now I was facing a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Jay was very professional and made me feel confident that I was with good council. Throughout the lengthy 2+ year process Mr. Norton always returned calls or emails immediately and I was informed of every detail… I had a trial which Jay defended my case very well but had a couple jurors that influenced the rest of the jury toward a guilty verdict. If I didn’t have Jay representing me I may have given up but Jay gave me the confidence that we could win the appeal of the felony verdict.
We appealed the decision and took the appeal all the way to the Supreme court the process was very slow but Jay always kept me informed of exactly what the status was… In the end through Mr. Norton’s excellent representation and defense we won the appeal and reversed the charge and I am no longer a FELON due to Jays excellence in representing me and my case. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the representation I had with the Norton Hare Law firm and specifically Joseph Norton III. Thank you Jay! – Chris
The Best of the Best
Jay Norton is the best attorney a person can hope for. He is very hard working and works around the clock for his clients. Rest assured, if there is a way, he will find it. He pays close attention to detail and thinks outside of the box. To say he was a Godsend for me, would be nothing short of the truth. Compassion, hard work, dedication, knowledgeable are just a few of the attributes he holds. He was truly a blessing and saved my future and career from being destroyed. He helped give me the second the chance I desperately needed. If a family member or a friend of mine ever needed a lawyer who would fight for them as his own and win against all odds, I would refer them to Jay and no one else. – Muneeb
Best DUI lawyer- Worth the money!
Jay was an incredible lawyer. I think the longest I waited for an e-mail response was maybe 1 hour. Sometimes it was only minutes. He was very helpful, and knowledgeable during a very difficult process. He answered all my silly questions without me feeling stupid, and he got me off in my admin hearing! Use him for your DUI case and you won’t be disappointed. – Dave
Jay Norton is a great lawyer
After having another lawyer prior to jay, I’m so happy I found jays number. My prior lawyer told me to take the deal which was, no deal at all it was what would happen if I got charged with the dui. My old lawyer told me I had no case and going to trial was a waist of time. I told him if I get charged I lose my job. He said I didn’t have a choice. I spoke to Jay the next week and set an apt. I told him my situation, and he ask me what I had to lose by going to trial.
Nothing. …. So fired the first lawyer hired jay, who fought for me and we won. Im able to keep my job and have a clean driving record. I wish I had just found jays number In the first place. – Stephen
Best decision I made
Jay Norton was fantastic. He was always available to talk and was easy to talk to when we did. I never had to show up to most hearings, just the one. The case turned out great for me and I was always confident in Jay’s integrity, knowledge and hard work for me. Can’t recommend him enough. – RJ
In top 1% of his class.
I wanted to make sure I hired the best lawyer who had the best skill set when it comes to working hard on my case. And Jay was just that. Jay is really experienced, hard working lawyer who knows his stuff. From critical thinking to modern technology, he acquires all the knowledge to fight cases. Jay was very easy to talk whenever I needed to be filled in with procedures. His communications with court and client was outstanding. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of the case and I can’t thank him enough. I highly recommend Jay. – Mike
Great attorney!
Jay made my entire experience, as trying and frustrating as it was, as easy as I could have ever anticipated. He made me feel like a person rather than someone who made a mistake and needed to pay over and over again for it. – Jennifer
Loyal and Trustworthy
I called Jay with a case (later became ‘cases’) that soon became a tangled mess due to multiple charges, the City’s involvement which was then turned over to the County…etc., and strung out for over 5 years. Jay showed up to EVERY single one of my court dates and only expected me to show up when it was absolutely necessary. During the multiple trials, he was extremely knowledgeable of the laws and cited cases – which had been won, to use in our favor. He was always up to date on the latest laws , which helped us immensely in multiple trials. I always could expect to receive a letter from Jay’s office after every court appearance explaining what had occurred and if it had been continued, etc., and when the next court date was set for. I was never lacking knowledge of what was going on at anytime.
Jay was always responsive to phone calls, texts and email even though I knew there were times that he probably wanted me to relax and just let him do his job. Though he was a very busy and sought after attorney, I never felt like my case was less than first on his list of priorities. Jay also responded to questions that I had regarding other issues not even related to my case and even received referrals from him for family members. Jay is an excellent attorney and even though my very difficult case was WON!!! and is finally over, he still remains on my speed dial. – M.C.
Jay Norton resolved my case in hours!. It took two other lawyers years to do with Jay did in hours.
2.5 years ago I was wrongfully required to take a sobriety test in the State of Kansas. I had hired two lawyers in two years to work with the State of Kansas to drop the case and they could not help me prove my case to the state. When the second lawyer said there is nothing more he could do for me, he referred me to Jay Norton saying he might be able to help. During the first meeting with Jay, he was already making phone calls and telling me what needed to be done. Within a week, Jay called and said all charges were dropped and the charges were going to be removed from my record. Wow! This affected my entire life, my family and potential job interviews. Jay has given my family and me a new life. Thank you Jay, you are the best! – James
Aggressive, Hard Working, No BS Attorney Jay Norton is Your Man!
I retained the services of Mr. Norton to represent me in a DUI case in Leawood, KS. Given that I reside out of state, Mr. Norton was very flexible in working with me and taking the case on. Furthermore, he took the time to ensure I understood the DUI laws in the State of KS and my legal options and implications. After entering into a Diversion Agreement with the Leawood, KS courts, Mr. Norton helped me to identify a reputable monitoring agency in the local KS area and provided any requested counseling throughout my diversion period.
Thanks in large part to Mr. Norton’s aggressive negotiations with the State’s Prosecuting Attorney and his diligence and persistence, Mr. Norton was successful in securing an early termination of my DUI case. Suffice it to say that I was more than pleased with the outcome of my DUI case and highly recommend Mr. Norton to anyone facing similar legal circumstances. Mr. Norton was quite knowledgeable with respect to DUI laws in Leawood, KS, was responsive to any requests for information I had and in returning phone calls or responding to emails, and was attentive to the finest of details in my case.
When shopping local attorney’s in the area, you may that Mr. Norton’s rates are higher than other attorney’s in the area. However, as my father always said, you get what you pay for. Mr. Norton is kick-butt, no bs attorney that gets the job done and gets results. Thanks Jay!!! – Anthony
Forthcoming, Hardworking, Aggressive, Compassionate: These are just a few traits we found in Jay Norton
For the last 6 months Jay Norton and his firm have not only worked for us, but along side my family as we faced a life changing situation. I could not have asked for a better lawyer to be on my side. He takes his practice past just “Winning” a case, he takes the lives of those he represents to heart! I would say he is the best at what he does. – Courtney
Hardworking, Intelligent, Experienced!
Jay Norton is a very experienced and hard working DUI Lawyer. He took my case seriously and negotiated a very successful outcome. This was the outcome that was best for me and not necessarily the outcome that was easiest for him to achieve. He was excellent at keeping me informed on how the legal process works and where we were at any given time in the process. Jay is highly intelligent and a very strategic lawyer whom I would heartily recommend. He is quite possibly the finest DUI Lawyer in Kansas. – A Happy Client
Saved my life!
Jay made me feel comfortable and safe from our initial contact during an extremely stressful time. I honestly felt like I had screwed up my life so badly @ 50 y.o.that I didn’t know what to do. He guided me through the whole process, always responded in a timely manner, and offered honest advice without giving me false hope. His presence in the courtroom is commanding and you can tell he is highly respected by all court personnel. By the way, this DUI was dismissed! I feel like I have my life back! – Cindy
Highly recommended
Words cannot explain how happy I am with how everything worked out in my case — I know that if it weren’t for Jay’s expertise and support it would not have ended up the way that it did. He has a presence about him that is knowledgeable and calming — always very personable and professional at the same time. I will gladly recommend him to anyone who asks. I truly appreciate the effort he put forth in my case as well as his prompt responses to any and all concerns I had throughout the judicial process. A million thanks! – Howard
Outstanding, A+!
I could not be happier with the outcome and the work Mr. Norton put in to achieve it. He is extremely responsive and knowledgeable, absolutely the best lawyer for a DUI/DWI in Kansas. I would definitely recommend him. – A Very Satisfied Client
Excellent all around. Thanks Jay, You truly helped save my life.
I never had problems with Jay. He was an excellent lawyer. I have had experience with family lawyers since the time Jay represented me and I think it is funny how much more attentive and respectful I felt Jay was to me compared to the other lawyers I have worked with. He not only represented me, but he listened to my concerns and communicated my thoughts and feelings to the courtroom. He helped the judge allow me to go to rehab instead of serving jail time (which was the best thing for me). I have been clean and sober for over 4 years and I attribute much of that to the court system and how Jay handled my case. Thanks Jay – A Happy Client
Extremely Pleased with Results and Service
We used Jay for my son’s DUI and couldn’t be more pleased. He is very knowledgeable in this area of the law and helped guide us through the ropes. My son never saw the inside of a courtroom, yet had outstanding results. I would definitely recommend Jay to anyone that finds themselves in this situation. – Jeff
Excellent Service and Results
Jay was great to work with. His knowledge and experience allowed him to provide the best course of action for my case. He was timely and provided feedback and updates on a regular basis. I had great service and excellent results and he made the entire experience very painless for me. I would highly recommend Jay. – A Happy Client
Jay is a 100% straight shooter
I engaged the services of Jay Norton and can tell you how much I appreciated his knowledge of DUI case law and his thorough understanding of the court system in the state of Kansas. He allows you to make decisions based on the facts of the case and his interpretation of the strengths and weakness of the charges against you based on his extensive experience in DUI defense. Facing a DUI is a frightening experience and the only criminal charge that most people will experience in their lifetime. Hire the best lawyer you can to guide you through the process. If you are experiencing DUI charges in the state of Kansas, I would highly suggest you make Jay Norton your first call after your arrest. – Will
Before hiring Jay, I had heard that he was the lawyer you wish you’d hired before things went south—and I can confidently say that he exceeded all expectations.
From start to finish, Jay was relentless in fighting for my case. He successfully reduced my sentence, and his communication was impeccable. He never missed an email or phone call, always made time to be available when I needed him, and patiently answered every single question I had.
If you find yourself in need of a top-tier lawyer, I highly recommend Jay Norton. You won’t regret it. – Mike
I recently had the pleasure of working with Jay Norton, who defended me in a DUI case.
I would highly recommend Jay. I had my DUI in 2018 and it was a hit and run as well as following too close. Jay was an amazing lawyer all throughout the process. Most of my court dates he was able to waive my appearance. He is always honest and straightforward. He worked out a great deal with the prosecutor on my case. I was bad at communicating with him but he still kept me informed on what was going on. Every decision on my case he would let me choose between my option of what I wanted. All of it through was on my decision.
He’s very knowledgeable in his work and he has fought for me throughout the process of my case. One time I was late to my trial and he was able to convince the prosecutor to extend it and they did. He explained everything to me on my case and he is an amazing attorney and very professional. If you find yourself looking for a great lawyer that would fight on your behalf, someone that is an expert at his work and knows the law. I would highly recommend Jay Norton. He would be your best option! – Brian
I got arrested on charges of a DUI and never thought I would be in that situation.
I never had a ticket in my life and was in a situation I didn’t need. Next morning I called 3 lawyers, Jay being the last one. First one said to look up a case in which someone didn’t get off their charges but said I had a case. Next one told me he would represent me but I was going to bite the bullet on it. Jay called me on a Sunday and said straight up that he could win my case and has won it before. I chose to go with him on that he actually win it for me. 4 months later, my case was dismissed from Overland Park on a DUI case which is highly unlikely. He was communicative and kept me up to date on every step of the way. Also the price was fair and within the 3 lawyers I contacted, it was competitive. Also, I didn’t have to be present at each hearing which was nice. I never leave reviews for services but would write one easily for Jay. – Sam
Jay is the most knowledgeable lawyer I have ever worked with. In the time he represented me there were multiple times where he explained the law in a particular area only to be proven right by the judge. In addition to his expertise I appreciated the fact that he explained the law to me, explained the options I had, and provided guidance yet ultimately looked to me for a decision. When dealing with a life changing situation like this it was invaluable to have a lawyer that has your back like Jay did! My case went almost two years so I’ve had significant interaction with him. Jay is a straight up individual. – A Very Satisfied Client
Jay Norton: professional competence and expertise demonstrated. Personable, responsive, detail oriented – I’d say Jay’s your best bet. – A Kansas Resident