Federal, State and Municipal Criminal Law
The practice at Bath & Edmonds, P.A., is devoted solely to representing individuals and businesses, in responding to and defending against, criminal investigations and other governmental inquiries. Each of our attorneys are all former prosecutors (three State and one Federal) who have a minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years of criminal law experience. Our attorneys have tried in excess of 300 felony jury trials and 1000 bench trials. Both local and national publications have recognized the firm as possessing extensive courtroom experience. In State and federal court police often make an arrest or execute search warrants, but do not immediately file charges. It is wrong to assume that since no charges were filed then the case has been rejected by the prosecutor. Hiring an attorney immediately after an arrest or an investigation is crucial as it will allow counsel to conduct their own investigation, meet with you and explain how the process works and meet with the prosecutors and/or police to explain why charges should not be filed. As former prosecutors, the attorneys at Bath & Edmonds have successfully overseen the investigation of hundreds of cases resulting in "no charge" decisions by prosecutors.
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April 2013Bath & Edmonds was chosen as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and Best Lawyers, the leading survey of lawyers worldwide, for 2013 in Tier 1 for Criminal defense non-white collar; Criminal defense white collar - governmental investigations and Criminal defense white collar - litigation. March 2013In early 2012 a young professional from out-of-town was attending a business convention in Kansas City, Missouri. He and two of his friends met three women at a local entertainment district. The women invited the men to their rooms. Later in the evening the police were called and an allegation was made that the young man engaged in sexual assault against one of the women. The basis of the assault that while both of them were intoxicated the woman was too intoxicated to "consent to any sexual activity". December 2012In 2010, Bath & Edmonds is hired to represent a local man charged with arson. During his cooperation with the police the client adamantly denied any involvement and maintained he was innocent. The client advised the firm that he would not accept any plea offer. Over the next two years Tom and Tricia Bath aggressively litigated this matter. In the summer of 2012, the matter was set for a jury trial in December 2012. Approximately three days before trial the prosecutors dismissed the charges. A local business woman got into a dispute with her estranged husband that resulted in her being arrested for "domestic violence". She was charged with one count of criminal damage to property. The district attorney's office offered her to resolve the case through what is known as a "diversion program". She hired Tom Bath to represent her. After review of the evidence and consultation the client declined any plea bargains. Approximately two weeks before the matter was set for a jury trial all charges were dismissed. More News Items... |
In fact, the prosecutor has, at a minimum, 2 years in which to file charges. This allows the police more than enough time to investigate the case and then present their findings to the prosecutor.
Tom BathTom is one of the State's premier trial lawyers. With more than 20 years of trial experience, he has handled thousands of cases throughout the State of Kansas. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America, widely regarded as a guide to the nation's best attorneys. His practice has included appearances in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Colorado and Arkansas. Tom has tried approximately 300 bench trials and over 135 jury trials. Tom has briefed and argued in excess of 50 appellate cases before Kansas and Missouri appellate courts, and the 8th and 10th Circuit Federal Courts. Tom has been practicing criminal law since 1986 and his practice is divided between Federal and State allegations. His white collar practice includes representation of individuals and corporations on complex matters ranging from health care, tax and bank fraud to allegations brought by nearly every federal regulatory agency including EPA, HUD, IRS and Department of Labor. Tom has also represented individuals in Federal court on matters including public corruption, bribery, bank robbery, narcotics distribution, RICO and prescription fraud. Tom's state practice includes every type of allegation including embezzlement, securities fraud, narcotics, vehicular homicide, DUI, robbery, sexual assault and murder. From 1986 to 1992 Tom was an Assistant District Attorney where he prosecuted numerous high profile cases and was recognized in 1992 as the prosecutor of the year in the State of Kansas. Since 1992 his practice has focused on criminal defense. Tom is one of a select few who are asked by the courts (State and Federal) to represent persons charged with capital murder. Tom has been a featured speaker and panelist on numerous state and regional conferences addressing criminal law. Tom is active in various local and state bar activities. He is a former president of the Johnson County Bar Foundation and was on the Board of Directors for the Johnson County Bar. In 2000 and again in 2004 Tom was elected by his peers to serve on the Supreme Court Nominating Commission where he participated in the nomination of five Supreme Court and eight Court of Appeals candidates. |
1986-1992 Johnson County, Kansas District Attorney's Office 1992-1995 Bryan Cave LLP, associate 1996 Bryan Cave LLP, partner 1997-present Bath & Edmonds Kansas, 1986 Tenth Circuit, 1986 Eighth Circuit, 1992 Missouri, 1994 Supreme Court of the United States, 1997 |
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Robb EdmondsSince first becoming licensed to practice law in 1985, Robb has practiced exclusively in the general area of criminal law, both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. He is respected among judges, prosecutors, corrections officers and fellow defense attorneys as a lawyer with a deep sense of commitment to his client's problems, to include those problems occurring outside of the courtroom. After graduating from Washburn Law School in 1985, Robb was sworn in as an officer of the United States Army, Judge Advocate General's Corps. After 6 months in the JAG Corps Robb was promoted to the rank of Captain. Acting first as a defense attorney, and then as a prosecutor, Robb spent 3 + years in Germany and Belgium defending and prosecuting soldiers in various court martial proceedings, to include rape, attempted first degree murder and second degree murder. After leaving active duty Robb remained the in U.S. Army, active reserves, until 1992. Upon returning to his home of Johnson County, Robb was hired in 1989 by the Johnson County District Attorney. Robb worked 3 years in the District Attorney's office, primarily prosecuting felony drug cases. Necessarily, by the nature of drug cases, Robb was involved in multiple cases litigating Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment issues, both at a trial and appellate level. In 1992, Robb left the DA's office to go to work with Carl Cornwell, practicing as Cornwell and Edmonds for 5 years. In 1997, Robb and Tom Bath, acting upon their association in the Johnson County District Attorney's office, founded Bath & Edmonds, created upon a commitment to bring the highest level of result oriented representation to its clientele of persons and corporations investigated or charged with criminal acts. Presently, Robb serves voluntarily to take judicial appointments to federal cases docketed in the District of Kansas, as well as juvenile court appointments in the 10th Judicial District. As to juvenile court matters, because of his expertise, Robb is often solicited by judges to take particularly complicated, serious and high-profile matters. Robb also has experience representing juveniles in a variety of school-expulsion hearings. Over the years, Robb has often been asked to speak at various conferences and seminars, on a variety of legal topics. Most recently, Robb spoke at the 2009 annual convention of the Kansas Bar Association on the topic of ethics in criminal defense. Over the last 20 plus years, Robb has represented literally thousands of persons, in all types of courts and in all types of criminal proceedings, from the most simple bench trial to the most complicated jury trial of a homicide or drug distribution conspiracy. To whatever the charge, Robb brings the same level of zeal and competence to his client's defense. Robb makes his home in Prairie Village with his wife and 5 children. |
1985-1988 United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corp 1989-1992, Johnson County, Kansas District Attorney's Office 1992-1997 Cornwell and Edmonds 1997-present Bath & Edmonds Johnson County Bar Association Wyandotte County Bar Association Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers University of Kansas (B.S. 1981) Washburn University School of Law (J.D. 1985) |
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Tricia BathTricia has practiced exclusively criminal defense with Bath & Edmonds for more than ten years. As a former prosecutor, Tricia has an intimate understanding of criminal procedure and the rights of the criminal defendant. A gifted writer, Tricia puts this understanding to work in her motion and appellate practice. Tricia represents clients at all levels of criminal charging, from Municipal Court offenses to serious State and Federal allegations. Tricia's Municipal Court practice includes defense of DUI and other alcohol-related offenses as well as battery, theft, marijuana possession and minor traffic offenses. In State Court, Tricia defends both adults and juveniles in misdemeanor and felony matters involving: drugs and alcohol, property crimes, physical and sexual assaults and murder, including death penalty cases. Tricia's Federal work includes such crimes as bank robbery, narcotics distribution, tax fraud, bank fraud, antitrust violations, aggravated identity theft, and illegal re-entry by a deported alien. Tricia has been recognized by her peers as one of the top young attorneys in Kansas and Missouri, having been named a Rising Star by Superlawyers magazine for two years running (www.superlawyers.com). |
1997-1999 Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office 1999-present Bath & Edmonds Johnson County Bar Association (Board of Directors 2004-05) Johnson County Bar National Legal Aid and Defender Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Wyandotte County Bar Association Kansas Bar Association (Criminal Law Section officer, 2004-present) (Secretary/Treasurer, 2004, 2008) (President, 2005, 2009) Johnson County Bar Foundation University of Kansas (J.D., 1996; B.A., 1993) Kansas Missouri United States District Courts Kansas, Western District of Missouri 10th Circuit Court of Appeals 8th Circuit Court of Appeals |
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Robin D. FowlerRobin Fowler graduated from the University of Kansas Law School in 1983, and served as an Assistant District Attorney in Douglas County, Kansas, after having interned in that office while in law school. In Douglas County Robin prosecuted a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases, and had numerous jury trials on charges ranging from traffic offenses to rape and kidnapping. From there Robin moved to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, serving as an Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. His duties included crimes on a state-wide level, while also serving as the legal advisor for the KBI. In 1985 Robin became an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Kansas, serving in many capacities until 2002, except for a two year leave of absence in the United States Army. Robin handled virtually every type of federal criminal offense, including drug and firearm offenses, armed robbery and other violent federal crimes, and many types of white collar crime. From 1999-2002 Robin served as chief of the Kansas City, Kansas branch office, supervising attorneys and support personnel in that office. Since leaving the United States Attorney's Office in 2002 to join Bath & Edmonds, Robin has been primarily involved in defending persons charged, or being investigated, for a wide range of federal offenses. Robin has represented such persons in numerous white-collar fraud investigations; as well as tax, firearm and drug-related cases. Robin has represented individuals charged in federal courts in Kansas, Minnesota, and both the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri. Robin has been recognized for his white-collar defense work by his selection in the well-known and respected publication Best Lawyers in America. |
1983-1984 Assistant District Attorney, Douglas County, Kansas 1984-1985 Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas 1985-1990 Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Kansas 1990-1993 United States Army 1993-2002 Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Kansas 2002-present Bath & Edmonds 2002 Kansas City Business Journal "Best of the Bar" (votes submitted by KC Metro attorneys) Johnson County Bar Association Kansas Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board member 2004-present) George Washington University (B.A., 1980) University of Kansas (J.D., 1983) |
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Practice Areas: Federal, State, and Municipal Criminal LawTom, Robb, Tricia and Robin only practice criminal defense and related proceedings (i.e. driver's license hearings, attorney general investigations, corporate internal investigations, state and federal administrative investigative inquiries such as FDA and SRS investigations). By focusing only on criminal defense Bath & Edmonds has unparalleled experience in handling thousands of criminal cases. The attorneys at Bath & Edmonds have tried over 300 bench trials and in excess of 150 jury trials. The jury trials have involved the following charges: State allegations: Embezzlement, theft, domestic battery, kidnapping, vehicular homicide, sexual assault, narcotics (possession & distribution), conspiracy, armed robbery, criminal damage to property, murder and capital murder, violation of protection from abuse order, child abuse (physical and sexual), DUI, involuntary manslaughter. Federal allegations: Perjury, wire fraud, bank fraud, health care fraud, narcotics distribution, tax fraud, mail fraud, RICO, bribery, bank robbery, car jacking, interstate transportation of stolen property, conspiracy, prescription fraud, ERISA fraud and disclosing the existence of a wire tap. White collar: B & E is recognized for its substantial experience in representing individuals and corporations in white collar and related litigation. This representation includes internal investigations, representing clients in Grand Jury matters, negotiating with federal enforcement agencies. Due to our efforts many of our clients never see the inside of a court room, but we have litigated cases involving security fraud, bribery, perjury, false statements, tax fraud, antitrust violations, health care fraud, false claims, FDA violations, FTC violations, immigration fraud, environmental crimes and bank fraud. Our lawyers include all former prosecutors including a former Assistant United States attorney. Appellate: Our significant trial experience easily translates into identifying appellate issues and preparation of compelling appellate briefs. Our appellate section reflects this experience. B & E has briefed and argued cases in numerous appellate venues including State courts of Kansas, Missouri and Federal courts (10th & 8th Circuits). We have also submitted briefs to the United States Supreme Court.
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April 2013Bath & Edmonds was chosen as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and Best Lawyers, the leading survey of lawyers worldwide, for 2013 in Tier 1 for Criminal defense non-white collar; Criminal defense white collar - governmental investigations and Criminal defense white collar - litigation. March 2013In early 2012 a young professional from out-of-town was attending a business convention in Kansas City, Missouri. He and two of his friends met three women at a local entertainment district. The women invited the men to their rooms. Later in the evening the police were called and an allegation was made that the young man engaged in sexual assault against one of the women. The basis of the assault that while both of them were intoxicated the woman was too intoxicated to "consent to any sexual activity". December 2012In 2010, Bath & Edmonds is hired to represent a local man charged with arson. During his cooperation with the police the client adamantly denied any involvement and maintained he was innocent. The client advised the firm that he would not accept any plea offer. Over the next two years Tom and Tricia Bath aggressively litigated this matter. In the summer of 2012, the matter was set for a jury trial in December 2012. Approximately three days before trial the prosecutors dismissed the charges. A local business woman got into a dispute with her estranged husband that resulted in her being arrested for "domestic violence". She was charged with one count of criminal damage to property. The district attorney's office offered her to resolve the case through what is known as a "diversion program". She hired Tom Bath to represent her. After review of the evidence and consultation the client declined any plea bargains. Approximately two weeks before the matter was set for a jury trial all charges were dismissed. October 2012Super Lawyers (Missouri & Kansas) Magazine names Tom Bath and Robin Fowler as Super Lawyers. Tom was included in the "top 100" lawyers who received the highest point totals in the 2012 nomination research process (as well as named "top 50 in Kansas City"). Super Lawyers began selection in 2005 and every year at least one Bath & Edmonds attorney has been selected. Tom Bath has been selected each of those years. www.superlawyers.com September 2012Client charged in Douglas County, Kansas (Lawrence) with possession with intent to sell prescription medication. The State offers a plea to a felony drug conviction. Bath & Edmonds files motion to suppress arguing that the police illegally seized and searched evidence located in client’s apartment. Upon review of the argument and authorities contained in the motion to suppress, the prosecutor offers a plea to misdemeanors, no shock time and probation. In October of 2011, the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City St. Joseph was indicted in Jackson County, Missouri for failing to report suspicions of child abuse. The Diocese hires Bath & Edmonds, P.A. After eleven months of investigations, depositions and litigation, the matter concluded with all charges against the Diocese being dismissed by the State. Best Lawyers in America (www.bestlawyers.com) selects Tom Bath and Robin Fowler for their work in the practice of Criminal Defense. Tom Bath was selected for his work in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Robin Fowler was selected for his work in Criminal Defense: White Collar . For 30 years Best Lawyers has been regarded by both the profession and the public as the most credible and definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. August 2012Leavenworth County District Court: Client hired Bath & Edmonds after pleading to felony drug offense. Client was awaiting sentencing, but felt that he did not receive adequate representation and that his plea to the felony was not voluntary. The firm litigated the matter including filing motions to withdraw the plea which were successful. New plea negotiators were entered into wherein the County Attorney agreed to misdemeanor paraphernalia, one year probation with no shock time. From the KC Star: A Kansas City, Kan., police officer charged in an off-duty shooting incident last Christmas has resigned and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge. Michael Mills, 32, also entered no-contest pleas in Wyandotte County District Court to two misdemeanor counts of criminal restraint stemming from the incident. July 2012Bath & Edmonds is hired to represent a young man charged with possession of child pornography found on the computer located in the accused's home. The firm undertakes an extensive forensic examination and presents compelling evidence to the prosecutor's office regarding the computer evidence. The firm obtains a reduction in the charge to a Level 9 felony with a 6 month sentence suspended with a 12 month probation, with no offender registration. The initial charge carried a 32 month sentence in a "border box" with lifetime sexual offender registration. April 2012Based upon his significant courtroom experience with computer forensics Tom Bath is asked by the Kansas Bar Association to give a presentation on computer forensics to the Criminal Law section. Ingram's Magazine publishes a list of the top talent and legal specialties most relevant to businesses in the Kansas City region. In the Trial/Litigation section, the magazine states "Thomas Bath of Bath & Edmonds is a former prosecutor with a prodigious appetite for court room work, trying roughly 350 bench and jury trials in 26 years of white-collar defense work stemming from various sectors and health care, financial services and governmental investigation." March 2012Robin Fowler is inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. The College recognizes the top trial lawyers in the nation. Robin is one of only 57 attorneys in Kansas to belong to the College. Robin joins Tom Bath as a member of the College. The College is considered among the country's most prestigious legal organizations. Fellowship in the College is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years of trial experience before they can be considered for fellowship. January 2012A 19 year old man is involved in a fight at a county fair wherein the other man sustains a broken nose. The fight resulted in his being charged with a level 4 felony. Bath & Edmonds is then hired. After an analysis of the reports and interviewing witnesses Bath & Edmonds presents their findings and convinces the prosecutor to dismiss the charge. January 2012In 2010, Bath and Edmonds is hired to represent a young man charged with possession of child pornography found on two hard drives located in the accused's home. Tom Bath undertakes an extensive forensic examination of the government's evidence. Eighteen months later, after numerous hearings and two jury trials (both ending in mistrials), the prosecutor dismisses the child pornography charges and amends the complaint (eliminating all references to a crime involving a sex offense) resulting in a plea agreement to obstruction of justice. December 2011In early 2011, a rural Kansas woman is involved in an automobile wreck on an ice covered road resulting in the death of a passenger and killing the driver of a second vehicle. Four months later the woman is charged with two felony counts (level 5) of involuntary manslaughter. She then hires Bath and Edmonds (B &E) to represent her. B & E employs investigators and an expert in accident reconstruction. Prior to trial the prosecutor is presented with the expert's reports. The prosecutor asks his expert to review these findings. After review of the findings the State then dismisses all charges. December 2011Tom Bath and Robin Fowler are listed in the Criminal Law (white collar and non white collar criminal defense) section of Best Lawyers in America. October 2011Kansas County and District Attorney's Association asked Tom Bath to make a presentation at their bi-annual prosecutor training in Topeka, Kansas. September 2011Tom Bath is only one of 23 lawyers in the Kansas City Metro area to be named "Best of the Bar" each of the 10 years the award has been given.
July 2011Chambers USA www.chambersandpartners.com lists Tom Bath as one of the top 6 white collar crime and government investigation attorneys in the State of Kansas. Chambers states "He enjoys a deservedly outstanding reputation as one of the state's top-notch trial lawyers".
February 2011Local citizen charged with aggravated assault with a handgun for investigating a disturbance outside his home. Prosecutors allege the discharge of the weapon was directed toward the "victims ". Defense maintains that the use of the weapon was necessary in self defense regarding aggressive conduct by the "victims". Bath and Edmonds represents client at jury trial. Jury acquits citizen. November 2010Super Lawyers (Missouri and Kansas) Magazine names Tom Bath, Tricia Bath and Robin Fowler as Super Lawyers. Tom was included in the "Top 100" (lawyers who received the highest point totals in the 2010 nomination and research process) as well as named "Top 50" in Kansas City. Super Lawyers began selection in 2005 and every year at least one Bath & Edmonds attorney has been selected.www.superlawyers.com November 2010Kansas City Business Journal names Tom Bath as one of the lawyers included in "Best of the Bar". The nomination process began 9 years ago and Tom has been listed each year. October 2010Tom Bath quoted in Kansas City Business Journal article entitled "For The Defense"Click here to view the article.
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