Lawrence, Kansas, Criminal Defense Lawyer
Kansas Federal, State, and Municipal Court Criminal Attorney
Our law firm, the Kerns Law Office, is an experienced, respected and professional law firm located in Lawrence, Kansas. Criminal defense attorney John W. Kerns represents individuals charged with any crime in the state of Kansas, as well as providing zealous defense against federal and state charges. John is a talented and effective attorney who has represented individuals charged with the most serious crimes.
At the Kerns Law Office in Lawrence, Kansas, John is passionate about the law and the legal process. John is truly fortunate in that he loves what he does for a living. John Kerns is proud to be born into a family of malcontents. John appreciates, understands, and holds dear this country's constitutional protections.
Intelligent, Innovative and Tenacious Representation
Attorney John W. Kerns has been dedicated to the practice of criminal defense exclusively since graduating from law school. In more than 11 years of practice, John has conducted 50-plus felony jury trials to verdict. These cases include numerous murder, rape and high-level felony jury trials. John Kerns established his firm to provide effective criminal defense representation with compassion and understanding for everyone charged with any crime.
Career Criminal Defense Representation
John has never sat as a judge or prosecuted anyone since receiving his law degree and has always practiced criminal defense − and he has no need or desire to practice any other type of law. John Kerns has devoted his entire career to protecting the constitutional rights of criminal defendants and vigorously defending clients in federal, state and municipal courts.
Fighting to Win in Your Criminal Defense Case
Mr. Kerns believes in what he does and believes in winning. He represents clients in all types of felony and misdemeanor cases throughout Kansas, including federal crimes, DUI/DWI/OUI, drug charges, white collar crimes, property crimes and violent crimes. John is dedicated to protecting every client's rights and effectively representing clients in all stages of their prosecution. John is on a never ending quest to develop the ability to provide best level of representation this planet has to offer.
Comprehensive Case Preparation
John W. Kerns is a strong advocate whose paramount concern is the welfare of his clients. John is adept at exploiting weaknesses from the initial investigation stage to the case being filed, including issues of junk science, credibility, bias, investigation errors and unlawful procedure. He stays up-to-date and familiar with all relevant case law. John Kerns is a life member of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. John takes pride in being a freedom fighter and defender.
When clients' rights have been violated, Mr. Kerns passionately argues all necessary and applicable pretrial motions to suppress evidence and dismiss charges. He has no "case managers" handling delegated matters, but instead personally argues all matters in court on behalf of his client. John prepares all cases as if each case is going to trial, and every case is given the same level of dedication.
Contact John W. Kerns When Your Freedom Is in Jeopardy
For a consultation at our law firm, Kerns Law Office, call (785) 371-4159 or send us an e-mail.
