Independence Municipal Court

Quick and easy. I put myself in line at the courthouse via text and just waited till there were 12 people in front of me and headed there. By the time I got there I only waited 15 minutes and a helpful lady got my property taxes set up and got me my waiver. Just call the courthouse for the number to put yourself in line first. Wake up at 8 to be the first in line or the Q will close before you can get in

Update: According to the news. Judge Gary Helms was reprimanded with a different judge due to his misconduct and some violations. Some of them were failing to comply with the law, failure to promote confidence in the judiciary and failing to avoid abusing the office of judiciary, etc. I was the victim of domestic violence and get charged with the same crime by this judge. I’m glad the court reprimanded this man. I have to live my life with a record because this judge abuse his power and denied to hear my side of the story even when my ex failed to appear in court. She had been charged for domestic violence for beating me up with multiple objects the first time when we lived in Olathe. Since I moved to independence I had ran into this judge twice for different situations and he always look at me differently because I’m Asian. The first time he charge me for some logs behind my own backyard and fine me without giving me time to clean it up and the second time for dv assault when I was the one who called the police for help. I know this review is long but I’m just trying to get this off my chest. I’m just happy that he’s no longer a judge for independence for the sake of the community. I’m still trying to get my case expunge to this day. Hopefully the legislative pass a law to where I can expunge this off my record🙏. God bless America!

I have been to court for two infractions and both cases were dismissed so I was very happy with the judge. They are very tolerant and understanding and give fair punishment as I saw for the other people who went to the judge.

A love story like no other only God is allowed here 2 helper guard us. Thank you and God bless you for your service.

Great court and judges are awesome. I would love it if we could have been on t v like judge Judy or TX justice but can't have it all

Great facility serving Independence. Attached to city hall, the staff here are great at answering questions. City council meetings are well projected and easily accessible.

Watch justice in action

It was court so it kinda speaks for itself although it's better than some.

Well they take my money and put people in jail

The docket was addressed in a reasonably quick fashion and the judge was fair and tolerant.

Judge Helms and Judge Watkins are fair. Court is usually in and out.

'Tis what it is...