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Tamara I. Putnam is a distinguished attorney based in Lee's Summit, MO, with over 15 years of legal experience in the Kansas City metropolitan area. A graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, she earned her bachelor's degree in economics with honors, while also showcasing her athletic prowess as a key player on the NCAA Women’s Basketball team. She later pursued her Juris Doctorate at Washburn University School of Law. Tamara's legal journey began at the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where she served as a drug prosecutor before ascending to the role of lead prosecutor for the Violent Gang Crime Unit. In this capacity, she collaborated closely with the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the Street Narcotics Unit (SNU) to tackle serious offenses related to drug trafficking and gang violence, including assaults, robberies, and armed criminal actions. Transitioning into private practice, Tamara now dedicates her expertise to criminal defense and personal injury law. Her unique background as a former prosecutor equips her with invaluable insights into the prosecution's strategies, allowing her to craft robust defenses for her clients. She is well-prepared to counteract the tactics employed by law enforcement and the prosecution, ensuring that her clients receive the best representation possible. In addition to criminal defense, Tamara is committed to advocating for personal injury victims across Missouri and Kansas. She handles a wide range of cases, from slip and fall incidents to wrongful death claims, fighting passionately against profit-driven insurance companies to secure full compensation for those injured due to negligence. With a steadfast focus on criminal defense and serious personal injury, Tamara I. Putnam has established a reputation as a formidable advocate, dedicated to providing exceptional legal service to her clients at Carter & Putnam, LLC.

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