CRIMINAL DEFENSE & CIVIL RIGHTS · WICHITA, KANSAS
We’re not just attorneys.
You’re not just a case.
This is your life. We take it personally.
APPOINTED TO US IN WICHITA MUNICIPAL COURT?
Your City Defense contacts, court information, & next steps are all in one place.
WHAT WE DO.
WE KNOW THE SYSTEM.
WE KNOW HOW TO PUSH BACK.
01 / DEFEND YOUR FUTURE.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE.
The prosecution has a story. We don’t take their word for it. We pull apart the evidence, press the weak spots, and make them prove their case. This is your future. We’re not here to go through the motions.
02 / PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
CIVIL RIGHTS.
A badge isn’t a free pass. Neither is a title, a uniform, or an institution’s reputation. When people in power cause harm, we ask the questions they’d rather avoid and dig for the facts they’d rather leave buried.
Facing a different legal problem? Tell us what’s going on.
HERE’S THE THING.
LIFE GOT COMPLICATED.
People don’t come to us when things are going good. A job’s at risk. A family is breaking. A charge threatens everything. Someone with power crossed a line.
Talk to us. Tell us the whole story, especially the parts you’d rather leave out. We need to know what happened and what’s at stake so we can figure out what to do about it. Then we get to work.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS. A PLAN THAT FITS.
You need to know where you stand. We’ll tell you what we’re up against, what your options are, and where the hard calls come in. No sugarcoating. No talking down to you. Your job, your family, and your recovery belong in that conversation. They help shape the plan.
THE COURTROOM IS ONLY PART OF IT.
A legal problem rarely shows up alone. Addiction. Housing trouble. A mental health crisis. We don’t pretend a court filing fixes all of that. When you need more than legal help, we work with people in other fields and help connect you with support. Knowing when to bring someone else in is part of doing the job.
TAKING THE FIRST STEP.
LET’S WORK OUT
WHAT COMES NEXT.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you contact us.
01
TELL US WHAT HAPPENED.
Contact our office with a brief overview, any upcoming court date, and the best way to reach you.
02
FIND THE RIGHT FIT.
We’ll review your inquiry and discuss whether our firm can help with your situation.
03
PLAN THE NEXT MOVE.
If we take your case, we’ll discuss the scope of representation and the work ahead.
OUR LEADERSHIP.
THE PEOPLE IN YOUR CORNER.
Get to know the attorneys behind Hartenstein Poor & Foster.
ERIC A. HARTENSTEIN
SCOTT B. POOR
SARAH M. FOSTER
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
A FEW QUESTIONS TO START.
Not sure where to go? These are good places to start.
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Our practice includes criminal defense, DUI and municipal cases, drug and alcohol defense, domestic disputes, and civil rights matters. Contact us about your specific situation.
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For an appointment to our City Public Defender team in Wichita Municipal Court, visit our City Defense page or call (316) 221-3122. That page has the team’s contact information and instructions for working with us.
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Start with your name, contact information, a brief description of the issue, and any upcoming court dates or deadlines. Our office can tell you what additional information is needed.
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No. Contacting our firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation must be agreed upon, or established through an applicable court appointment.
YOUR NEXT STEP.
TELL US WHAT’S ON THE LINE.
Start with a conversation. We’ll listen, ask the right questions, and help you understand whether we can help.
City Defense clients: (316) 221-3122