David Bell
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
HELPING GOOD PEOPLE NAVIGATE A BAD SITUATIONEmpathy assists David Bell in being able to better understand his clients and their circumstances. It ensures that they are not only being provided with the legal guidance they need but also with the emotional support they require. It helps to establish respect and trust, and to achieve the best outcome possible.Mr. Bell has significant experience in criminal matters at the local, state and federal level. When combined with his educational background and other life experiences, Mr. Bell is uniquely situated to help individuals and companies with investigations and charges that could result in serious personal and professional consequences.After obtaining his business and tax law degrees, Mr. Bell worked as a tax and estate planning attorney. Combining his desire to help people with his love of the law, Mr. Bell then served as a trial attorney with the Missouri Public Defender’s System in Jackson County, Missouri. After representing thousands of clients in matters ranging from misdemeanor assault to first-degree murder, Mr. Bell joined the Firm in 2007 where he is now a shareholder.While Mr. Bell continues to represent clients in local and state courts, he has leveraged his business background to develop a significant white-collar practice in both Kansas and Missouri federal courts.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Domestic Violence
White Collar Crime
Language
English
Contact
Wyrsch Hobbs & Mirakian, PC1200 Main, Suite 2110Kansas City, MO, 64105
Office: (816) 844-6916
Website: N/AReviews
He’s kind, informative and always available when you need him. Day or night, he’s a phone call or text message away and looking out for your best interest. Thank you so much David for your fantastic work.
My husband travels to K.C. for work every week to the same place of business and has done so for twenty years. He is known and respected there. However, upon arriving at work one week last year he found himself in a compromising predicament. He is required to show proper identification when entering. He did so as always except the color of the identification card changes from week to week and he had the previous weeks color. He was approached by a hot head security officer that told him he was not authorized to be there because of the color of the badge. To make a long story short it escalated unnecessarily from there and my husband was asked to leave. When my husband didn’t leave and asked for management to rectify the situation the officer took things into his own hands. The officer proceeded to pepper spray and assault him. My husband then reacted to defend himself. He was arrested and facing a felony charge. We had no idea who to contact in the area for counsel as neither of us had dealt with any sort of legal issues in the past and we are from another state. We were very happy to have been referred to David Bell from another colleague. David was very professional and spent a great deal of time with us when we initially met for our first consultation. He was obviously very well connected in his field as he was making calls while we were going thru the details of the case on our first visit. He was very down to earth and laid out the best and worst case scenario for my husbands case. Although David is very qualified and a very good attorney he did not take advantage of us financially, as he very easily could have. He treated us like old friends and I will never forget what he said when we got ready to leave from our consult. He said, “now, on a personal note, you two go home and do what you do, I’m going to take care of this.” David did just that! Not only did my husband get the charges dropped but it was done so in a very reasonable time frame. We are definitely back to doing what we do! We have all the confidence in the world in David’s genius skills and he definitely knows and practices the law at a high level! We would highly recommend David to anyone facing trouble in the K.C. area!! Amazing attorney!!
If you ever get in a situation where you are fearful of someone’s behavior—and law enforcement cannot, or will not be able to make you feel safe——and, you are at a loss as to options available. There is a sensible, knowledgeable, and resourceful attorney named David Bell who can help you get through it all. We are now much better off, and we know what to do, because of Mr Bell. We are relieved and are grateful to him.
This attorney is a blessing. I had a very unique case that most attorneys do not come across. 16 years ago I took prescribed diet medication that I had a horrible reaction to. It lead me to have insomnia and psychosis. I ended up taking the life of another person, during this state. I was found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and committed to the Departmentof Mental Health. The future for most people in this situation is grim. The majority spend the rest of their lives in an institution. We reached out to David Bell in hopes that by a slim chance, I would be able to regain my freedom. David took the case on, full force. He was extremely knowledgeable on how to approach the situation. David kept me informed and involved, every step of the way. He took the time to get to know me as a person. And he fought for me. Against all odds, because of David, I was able to regain my freedom and return home to my family . After this, I do not believe there is any case this attorney could not handle. If you are in for the fight of your life, call this man. You will be in good hands.
David is not only a great lawyer, but a great guy. David and his team held my hand through my entire case- from the scary and uncertain beginning to the highly anticipated end. They gladly and capably answered questions, eased tension, and were able to achieve the outcome we had hoped for from day one. I truly believe that David genuinely cares about the outcome for his clients, and he proved that with the respect he showed me and the respect for the interpersonal relationship between the firm and myself. Efficient practice, friendly people, effective communication, and fairly impressive timing. I wouldn’t write this review if I didn’t believe that David and his team not only wanted what was best for me, but they actually followed through with just that. Many thanks to them, and David will always be one of my favorites.
I really cant explain the excellent service David provided. You really cant go wrong with him. He does a fantastic job at explaining charges you could be facing and all possible outcomes. Without any hesitation I would definitely hire him again if I ever came across any legal troubles
David was fantastic! I had recently learned about an old warrant and I was very concerned about the impact this could have on my life and my family. I was referred to David by a friend who is an attorney, who assured me, “David’s the best for the job.” When I contacted David, he was very attentive to the details of my specific case and sympathetic to how I wanted to proceed. Within a few hours, David had called me back, conducted a thorough interview and had very carefully advised me how to proceed, and had even contacted the prosecutor's office regarding my issue. Needless to say, he got a better result than I ever expected, and I was very happy with the outcome!
David went through all the likely scenorio/outcomes of our precicament. The process basically went exactly as he described. There were no surprises. Our situation was resolved and we couldn't be happier.
I didn't even understand the charges, let alone that I needed a criminal defense attorney. I was referred to David Bell by a friend. From the moment that I spoke with Michelle, I knew that I made a smart decision. Michelle was efficient and patient with me; explaining how the law and the law firm worked. She was also empathetic and allayed my fears regarding court appearances. She always answered my call. David Bell took all the time I needed - and it was a lot - to explain the charges and what outcomes may occur. He responded to my calls and emails promptly and was able to tamp down the pesky anxiety that kept coming up. He was an advocate, teacher and, most importantly, an experienced, intelligent lawyer. He listened and followed my stated goals. He reminded me of my goals when I got off track. The result was exactly what I stated that I wanted. Not for nothing; he was so good that the retainer wasn't used up! He is honorable, compassionate and expert.
I was extremely surprised at David's immediate response to our issue and how quickly he jumped into action for my son and I. We have all heard stories about kids, social media and all the bad things that come from it but over the last 24hrs I have lived it. Thanks to David's consult and multiple follow ups throughout the day we were able to navigate through a difficult situation. One more thing that really impressed me was that David even offered my son and I the opportunity to stop by his office so he could speak to my son and give him examples of how bad decisions could negatively affect his life in the future. I am forever grateful.
He’s kind, informative and always available when you need him. Day or night, he’s a phone call or text message away and looking out for your best interest. Thank you so much David for your fantastic work.
My husband travels to K.C. for work every week to the same place of business and has done so for twenty years. He is known and respected there. However, upon arriving at work one week last year he found himself in a compromising predicament. He is required to show proper identification when entering. He did so as always except the color of the identification card changes from week to week and he had the previous weeks color. He was approached by a hot head security officer that told him he was not authorized to be there because of the color of the badge. To make a long story short it escalated unnecessarily from there and my husband was asked to leave. When my husband didn’t leave and asked for management to rectify the situation the officer took things into his own hands. The officer proceeded to pepper spray and assault him. My husband then reacted to defend himself. He was arrested and facing a felony charge. We had no idea who to contact in the area for counsel as neither of us had dealt with any sort of legal issues in the past and we are from another state. We were very happy to have been referred to David Bell from another colleague. David was very professional and spent a great deal of time with us when we initially met for our first consultation. He was obviously very well connected in his field as he was making calls while we were going thru the details of the case on our first visit. He was very down to earth and laid out the best and worst case scenario for my husbands case. Although David is very qualified and a very good attorney he did not take advantage of us financially, as he very easily could have. He treated us like old friends and I will never forget what he said when we got ready to leave from our consult. He said, “now, on a personal note, you two go home and do what you do, I’m going to take care of this.” David did just that! Not only did my husband get the charges dropped but it was done so in a very reasonable time frame. We are definitely back to doing what we do! We have all the confidence in the world in David’s genius skills and he definitely knows and practices the law at a high level! We would highly recommend David to anyone facing trouble in the K.C. area!! Amazing attorney!!
If you ever get in a situation where you are fearful of someone’s behavior—and law enforcement cannot, or will not be able to make you feel safe——and, you are at a loss as to options available. There is a sensible, knowledgeable, and resourceful attorney named David Bell who can help you get through it all. We are now much better off, and we know what to do, because of Mr Bell. We are relieved and are grateful to him.
This attorney is a blessing. I had a very unique case that most attorneys do not come across. 16 years ago I took prescribed diet medication that I had a horrible reaction to. It lead me to have insomnia and psychosis. I ended up taking the life of another person, during this state. I was found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and committed to the Departmentof Mental Health. The future for most people in this situation is grim. The majority spend the rest of their lives in an institution. We reached out to David Bell in hopes that by a slim chance, I would be able to regain my freedom. David took the case on, full force. He was extremely knowledgeable on how to approach the situation. David kept me informed and involved, every step of the way. He took the time to get to know me as a person. And he fought for me. Against all odds, because of David, I was able to regain my freedom and return home to my family . After this, I do not believe there is any case this attorney could not handle. If you are in for the fight of your life, call this man. You will be in good hands.
David is not only a great lawyer, but a great guy. David and his team held my hand through my entire case- from the scary and uncertain beginning to the highly anticipated end. They gladly and capably answered questions, eased tension, and were able to achieve the outcome we had hoped for from day one. I truly believe that David genuinely cares about the outcome for his clients, and he proved that with the respect he showed me and the respect for the interpersonal relationship between the firm and myself. Efficient practice, friendly people, effective communication, and fairly impressive timing. I wouldn’t write this review if I didn’t believe that David and his team not only wanted what was best for me, but they actually followed through with just that. Many thanks to them, and David will always be one of my favorites.
I really cant explain the excellent service David provided. You really cant go wrong with him. He does a fantastic job at explaining charges you could be facing and all possible outcomes. Without any hesitation I would definitely hire him again if I ever came across any legal troubles
David was fantastic! I had recently learned about an old warrant and I was very concerned about the impact this could have on my life and my family. I was referred to David by a friend who is an attorney, who assured me, “David’s the best for the job.” When I contacted David, he was very attentive to the details of my specific case and sympathetic to how I wanted to proceed. Within a few hours, David had called me back, conducted a thorough interview and had very carefully advised me how to proceed, and had even contacted the prosecutor's office regarding my issue. Needless to say, he got a better result than I ever expected, and I was very happy with the outcome!
David went through all the likely scenorio/outcomes of our precicament. The process basically went exactly as he described. There were no surprises. Our situation was resolved and we couldn't be happier.
I didn't even understand the charges, let alone that I needed a criminal defense attorney. I was referred to David Bell by a friend. From the moment that I spoke with Michelle, I knew that I made a smart decision. Michelle was efficient and patient with me; explaining how the law and the law firm worked. She was also empathetic and allayed my fears regarding court appearances. She always answered my call. David Bell took all the time I needed - and it was a lot - to explain the charges and what outcomes may occur. He responded to my calls and emails promptly and was able to tamp down the pesky anxiety that kept coming up. He was an advocate, teacher and, most importantly, an experienced, intelligent lawyer. He listened and followed my stated goals. He reminded me of my goals when I got off track. The result was exactly what I stated that I wanted. Not for nothing; he was so good that the retainer wasn't used up! He is honorable, compassionate and expert.
I was extremely surprised at David's immediate response to our issue and how quickly he jumped into action for my son and I. We have all heard stories about kids, social media and all the bad things that come from it but over the last 24hrs I have lived it. Thanks to David's consult and multiple follow ups throughout the day we were able to navigate through a difficult situation. One more thing that really impressed me was that David even offered my son and I the opportunity to stop by his office so he could speak to my son and give him examples of how bad decisions could negatively affect his life in the future. I am forever grateful.
He’s kind, informative and always available when you need him. Day or night, he’s a phone call or text message away and looking out for your best interest. Thank you so much David for your fantastic work.
My husband travels to K.C. for work every week to the same place of business and has done so for twenty years. He is known and respected there. However, upon arriving at work one week last year he found himself in a compromising predicament. He is required to show proper identification when entering. He did so as always except the color of the identification card changes from week to week and he had the previous weeks color. He was approached by a hot head security officer that told him he was not authorized to be there because of the color of the badge. To make a long story short it escalated unnecessarily from there and my husband was asked to leave. When my husband didn’t leave and asked for management to rectify the situation the officer took things into his own hands. The officer proceeded to pepper spray and assault him. My husband then reacted to defend himself. He was arrested and facing a felony charge. We had no idea who to contact in the area for counsel as neither of us had dealt with any sort of legal issues in the past and we are from another state. We were very happy to have been referred to David Bell from another colleague. David was very professional and spent a great deal of time with us when we initially met for our first consultation. He was obviously very well connected in his field as he was making calls while we were going thru the details of the case on our first visit. He was very down to earth and laid out the best and worst case scenario for my husbands case. Although David is very qualified and a very good attorney he did not take advantage of us financially, as he very easily could have. He treated us like old friends and I will never forget what he said when we got ready to leave from our consult. He said, “now, on a personal note, you two go home and do what you do, I’m going to take care of this.” David did just that! Not only did my husband get the charges dropped but it was done so in a very reasonable time frame. We are definitely back to doing what we do! We have all the confidence in the world in David’s genius skills and he definitely knows and practices the law at a high level! We would highly recommend David to anyone facing trouble in the K.C. area!! Amazing attorney!!
If you ever get in a situation where you are fearful of someone’s behavior—and law enforcement cannot, or will not be able to make you feel safe——and, you are at a loss as to options available. There is a sensible, knowledgeable, and resourceful attorney named David Bell who can help you get through it all. We are now much better off, and we know what to do, because of Mr Bell. We are relieved and are grateful to him.
This attorney is a blessing. I had a very unique case that most attorneys do not come across. 16 years ago I took prescribed diet medication that I had a horrible reaction to. It lead me to have insomnia and psychosis. I ended up taking the life of another person, during this state. I was found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and committed to the Departmentof Mental Health. The future for most people in this situation is grim. The majority spend the rest of their lives in an institution. We reached out to David Bell in hopes that by a slim chance, I would be able to regain my freedom. David took the case on, full force. He was extremely knowledgeable on how to approach the situation. David kept me informed and involved, every step of the way. He took the time to get to know me as a person. And he fought for me. Against all odds, because of David, I was able to regain my freedom and return home to my family . After this, I do not believe there is any case this attorney could not handle. If you are in for the fight of your life, call this man. You will be in good hands.
David is not only a great lawyer, but a great guy. David and his team held my hand through my entire case- from the scary and uncertain beginning to the highly anticipated end. They gladly and capably answered questions, eased tension, and were able to achieve the outcome we had hoped for from day one. I truly believe that David genuinely cares about the outcome for his clients, and he proved that with the respect he showed me and the respect for the interpersonal relationship between the firm and myself. Efficient practice, friendly people, effective communication, and fairly impressive timing. I wouldn’t write this review if I didn’t believe that David and his team not only wanted what was best for me, but they actually followed through with just that. Many thanks to them, and David will always be one of my favorites.
I really cant explain the excellent service David provided. You really cant go wrong with him. He does a fantastic job at explaining charges you could be facing and all possible outcomes. Without any hesitation I would definitely hire him again if I ever came across any legal troubles
David was fantastic! I had recently learned about an old warrant and I was very concerned about the impact this could have on my life and my family. I was referred to David by a friend who is an attorney, who assured me, “David’s the best for the job.” When I contacted David, he was very attentive to the details of my specific case and sympathetic to how I wanted to proceed. Within a few hours, David had called me back, conducted a thorough interview and had very carefully advised me how to proceed, and had even contacted the prosecutor's office regarding my issue. Needless to say, he got a better result than I ever expected, and I was very happy with the outcome!
David went through all the likely scenorio/outcomes of our precicament. The process basically went exactly as he described. There were no surprises. Our situation was resolved and we couldn't be happier.
I didn't even understand the charges, let alone that I needed a criminal defense attorney. I was referred to David Bell by a friend. From the moment that I spoke with Michelle, I knew that I made a smart decision. Michelle was efficient and patient with me; explaining how the law and the law firm worked. She was also empathetic and allayed my fears regarding court appearances. She always answered my call. David Bell took all the time I needed - and it was a lot - to explain the charges and what outcomes may occur. He responded to my calls and emails promptly and was able to tamp down the pesky anxiety that kept coming up. He was an advocate, teacher and, most importantly, an experienced, intelligent lawyer. He listened and followed my stated goals. He reminded me of my goals when I got off track. The result was exactly what I stated that I wanted. Not for nothing; he was so good that the retainer wasn't used up! He is honorable, compassionate and expert.
I was extremely surprised at David's immediate response to our issue and how quickly he jumped into action for my son and I. We have all heard stories about kids, social media and all the bad things that come from it but over the last 24hrs I have lived it. Thanks to David's consult and multiple follow ups throughout the day we were able to navigate through a difficult situation. One more thing that really impressed me was that David even offered my son and I the opportunity to stop by his office so he could speak to my son and give him examples of how bad decisions could negatively affect his life in the future. I am forever grateful.