Stephanie M. Burton

Stephanie M. Burton is a Missouri lawyer and partner at Baty Otto Scheer P.C., whose practice focuses on civil litigation and defense matters. Her work includes civil rights, criminal defense, products liability, construction litigation, and employment law. She represents clients in disputes that can involve complex factual records, significant liability questions, and courtroom advocacy. Her background includes experience in private practice and extensive work involving contested civil and criminal matters.

Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She later completed an M.S. in Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri. She then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where she earned her J.D. Her academic background in criminal justice and law provided a strong foundation for her litigation practice and work across civil and criminal matters.

Stephanie has developed substantial litigation experience since entering practice. Her work has included defending clients in civil disputes and handling matters involving civil rights, products liability, construction, employment, and criminal defense. Earlier in her career, she operated the Law Office of Stephanie M. Burton and appeared as defense counsel in federal criminal proceedings. This experience contributes to a practice grounded in advocacy, case preparation, and courtroom representation.

Stephanie M. Burton is a partner at Baty Otto Scheer P.C. and has received repeated recognition from Super Lawyers. She was selected to the Rising Stars list from 2014 through 2021 and to the Super Lawyers list from 2022 through 2025. Her professional background reflects more than a decade of experience handling litigation and representing clients in complex civil and criminal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baty Otto Scheer P.C.
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City

Licensed State

• Missour
• Kansas

Education

• University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Central Missouri
  M.S. in Criminal Justice
• University of Missouri-Kansas City
  Bachelor of Arts

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