Criminal Defense & Serious Personal Injury Law Firm
Kansas City Missouri, Johnson County Kansas
Welcome to the Law Offices of Pettlon & Ginie
Legal Help After Suffering Injuries in a Serious Accident Accidents occur every day in Kansas & Missouri, and in many cases, they could have been prevented if not for the carelessness or wrongdoing of another person. Victims may have to struggle with physical, emotional, and financial challenges for months, if not years. If you or a loved one has been injured by someone else, you may be able to get reimbursement for your losses by filing a personal injury claim.
What a Personal Injury Attorney Can Do for You
The experienced criminal defense and serious personal injury law firm, Pettlon & Ginie, has the knowledge and the resources to help you fight for the restitution you deserve. Oftentimes, people find themselves overwhelmed with the complex process of filing their claim, gathering evidence, and presenting it in court. With the help of a talented trial attorney, you will have guidance throughout every step in your journey toward receiving financial help to heal properly.
You’ll be going up against large, powerful insurance companies. They have likely fought and won numerous claims just like yours in the past. Your dedicated personal injury lawyer fights for you and acts on your behalf, which takes the hassle of handling a lawsuit off your shoulders.
Whether we are putting together the best plaintiff's case possible for a client seriously injured or killed as a result of someone else's negligence or putting together a vigorous criminal defense for people accused of crimes, including DUI, DWI, and serious felonies, we will fight for you.
From the initial investigation of your case all the way to closing argument, you can count on our attorneys. We'll protect you with the experience, hard work, thorough investigation and trial preparation your case demands.We are aggressive negotiators and will always take your case to trial, if necessary. Whether you or your family needs help with a serious personal injury case or criminal defense, we would be honored to be your lawyer.
Criminal & DUI Defense
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60 Years of Combined Experience
Millions Of Dollars Recovered For Clients
Defended 1,000's of Clients Charged With Crimes
Serious Personal Injuries & Wrongful Death
If you or someone you love has been injured or if someone you love has lost their life as a result of the negligence of another, we can help! You deserve to be compensated for your loss—to recover for your future and past medical bills, lost income, other economic losses, as well as "non-economic" losses for pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of self-esteem, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life. Although financial compensation cannot heal your injuries, money can help to address the economic consequences of the injury.
Types of Personal Injury Cases Include:
Wrongful Death • Serious Motor Vehicle Accidents • Brain Injuries • Spinal Cord Injuries • Fires, Explosions and Burns • Back and Neck Injuries
Criminal Cases, Felonies, Misdemeanors and Traffic
For a successful defense of any criminal case, the beginning is a critical time. If you've been accused of a crime, you need an experienced attorney to get involved quickly. Whether guilty or not guilty, it is very important to be properly represented. The Johnson County, Kansas Law firm of Pettlon and Ginie can take your case to trial, and, if you decide to retain us, no one will be better prepared. In addition to protecting your rights, we keep you informed about the progress in your case and make every effort to minimize your anxiety about the case and your future.
Experienced in Cases Involving:
Murder - First Degree and Second Degree • Manslaughter • Assault/Battery • Criminal Threats • Sexual Assault, Rape, Sodomy, Indecent Solicitation, Sex crimes • Domestic Violence • Drug Possession, Sales, Conspiracy or Manufacturing • Computer Crimes or Online Solicitation • Fraud, Theft, Burglary or Robbery • Arson • Traffic Violations • DUI/DWI • Juvenile Offenses • Federal, State or Municipal Cases in Kansas or Missouri.
N. Trey Pettlon, III
Trial Attorney - Personal Injury, Wrongful Death & Criminal Defense
Since 1991 Trey has been in court nearly five days a week defending people charged with serious crimes and representing people who have been severely injured or had loved ones killed as a result of another party’s negligence.
Trey is proud to have been selected for Super Lawyers for the 19th year in a row as of 2026. A Super Lawyer designation is reserved for only 5% of practicing attorneys who have "attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional development." Trey was also selected for "Nation's Top One-Percent" by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel for several years in a row and was awarded the President’s Award for his contributions to the Johnson County Bar Association in 2009.
Ryan S. Ginie
Trial Attorney - Criminal Defense, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death:
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan worked for the Johnson County Kansas District Attorney's Office. In 2012 through 2021, Ryan was selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers. In 2015 Ryan was designated as a "Super Lawyer" and won other prestigious awards for his DUI defense work. Ryan does primarily criminal defense and has a great deal of experience defending both adults and juveniles who are charged. Ryan has also given numerous lectures on juvenile defense. He is a member of the Johnson County Bar Association, the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Kansas Bar Association, and a sustaining member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.
