Kansas City Defense AttorneyS

As Kansas City criminal defense attorneys, Watt and Young handle a wide range of cases. They handle everything from misdemeanors, to serious felonies and federal charges. That includes DUI/DWI, drug possession, drug trafficking, domestic violence, theft, property crimes, sex offenses, weapons charges, and more.

If you’re facing criminal charges—or think you may be soon—Watt and Young is the firm you need. No matter how complex or overwhelming your case seems, they have both the talent and strength to overcome.

Even if you haven’t been formally charged with a crime — but you believe you may be — it’s smart to call Watt and Young Law. The earlier you get legal help, the more options you’ll have down the road. Their best work is often during the investigative phase where they are able to step in and show law enforcement what really happened, versus what was alleged to have happened. A quick call could make all the difference in how your case plays out.

In addition, their office has access to incredible resources that can be used to tell your story:

1. Private investigators, reconstruction analysts, toxicologists, medical and dental examiners, and a wide array of other forensic consultants can be called when the situation demands it.
2. In short, no other criminal law firm in Kansas City puts to use expert testimony with more frequency than Watt and Young. All too often, success comes down to which attorneys are able to utilize expert testimony to educate the Judge and Jury so they come to the right conclusion.

Your first meeting with their office is all about you. You’ll sit down with Gregory Watt or Ali Young —not a paralegal or assistant— and talk openly about what happened and what your concerns are moving forward. They listen, review any documents or charges, and explain where things stand and what comes next. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of your situation and how they can help. There’s no pressure. Only honest advice and confidence you can rely on during this time in our life.

What truly sets Watt and Young apart is their unique combination of: courtroom experience, scientific expertise, and genuine relationships within the legal system. Gregory Watt is the only lawyer in Kansas City certified as an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist by the American Chemical Society. That means he genuinely understands the science behind drug analysis, breath tests, blood tests, DNA, lab reports, and more—plus, he knows exactly how to challenge flawed evidence that could impact your case. In addition, he has trained and graduated from the nation’s top trial advocacy programs.

Ali Young is an award winning criminal lawyer who brings unparalleled strength to each case she handles. No other lawyer — female or male — has more presence in the courtroom. She is frequently asked to lecture on self-defense issues and she has been asked numerous times to sit on boards where major policy decisions are made concerning the issue of pretrial release.

The team at Watt and Young Law offer a rare mix of skill and outright raw strength no other firm can match. Quite literally: they are always the strongest people in the Courtroom and therefore respected as such.