John W. Kerns is a respected and experienced criminal defense attorney. John has tried more than fifty felony jury trials and multitudinous misdemeanor court and jury trials. John spent several years as a felony public defender in Wichita prior to establishing his own law firm in Lawrence, Kansas. He has successfully conducted trials ranging from murder and rape to misdemeanors and minor infractions. With more than a decade of service exclusively dedicated to criminal law, John W. Kerns brings a wealth of courtroom experience and a determination to succeed in every case. Since first entering the practice of law, John has focused on and been dedicated to criminal defense in federal, state, and municipal courts.

With offices in Lawrence, Kansas, Mr. Kerns has earned the respect of his peers, other prosecutors and criminal justice system personnel. John is an experienced criminal defense attorney skilled in planning, preparing, and managing high-profile cases. Mr. Kerns combines analytical, investigative, organizational, negotiation, and courtroom litigation skills to prepare defenses for criminal cases. John is proud of choosing a career that places him in a position where he can take on a powerful entity and win. Mr. Kerns enjoys a good fight and holds dear the challenge of criminal defense. In every case, from a low-level misdemeanor to a high-level felony, without arrogance but with necessary confidence and pride, John says, "Bring it on."

John's cases have included first-degree murder, felony murder, rape, aggravated indecent liberties, conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, aggravated battery, criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle, kidnapping, robbery, arson, bigamy, securities fraud, drug charges, DUI, and numerous other felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. You name it — John has done it.

John is life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL). Contact attorney John W. Kerns for an initial consultation to discuss your defense.