Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Wichita | 21 available

21 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Wichita, Kansas, including Alec Nguyen, Bach Hang, Bailey Schmiedeler, and Bill F Cummings - Wichita DUI Defense Attorney. These lawyers are rated between 4.1/5 to 4.5/5 and 56% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Alec Nguyen

Firm: Nguyen Law Offices, LLC
1518 N Broadway St , Wichita , Kansas 67214
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Julia Leth-Perez

Firm: Cameron & Herrman, Pa
1020 N Main St Ste A , Wichita , Kansas 67203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I began my criminal law career at the Miami County Attorney’s Office under Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder. During my time as a prosecutor I worked in Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor Traffic, Misdemeanor Crimes, Field and Game, DUI, and Felony Failure to Register cases. This broad spectrum allowed me to gain great knowledge of criminal law. After leaving the County Attorney's Office in December of 2017, I then went to work for Cameron & Herrman, P.A, a very well-known firm in Wichita, Kansas. I work zealously to defend the rights of my clients in Criminal, Traffic, DUI, and Family Law.

Sylvia Penner

Firm: Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC
245 N Waco St Ste 125 , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Sylvia Penner is a lifelong resident of Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1999 from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, where she was a member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams and served on the college’s Student Senate. Ms. Penner received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas in 2004. While at KU, she served as a Student Ambassador and worked as a law clerk to the District Court for the Third Judicial District in Shawnee County.After law school, Ms. Penner worked for four years as an Assistant District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District in Sedgwick County, where she prosecuted criminal actions in the traffic, juvenile, drug, sex, domestic violence, and gang units. As a prosecutor, she honed her trial skills, argued before the Kansas Court of Appeals, and served as an instructor at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.. Ms. Penner joined Penner Lowe Law Group in February 2020 and practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, including White Collar Criminal and Civil Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, and Juvenile Law.. Ms. Penner is bilingual and takes delight in representing clients from both the English and Spanish speaking communities. She genuinely enjoys her work and especially the people that she meets and serves. Ms. Penner is a member of the American, Kansas, and Wichita Bar Associations. As an active Bar member, she serves on the Wichita Women Attorneys Association and the Criminal Practice, Law in Education, and Professional Diversity Committees of the Wichita Bar Association. In 2012, Ms. Penner was elected by her peers to serve on the WBA Board of Governors. Ms. Penner is active in a variety of community organizations and activities. She serves on boards for The Salvation Army, Kansas Appleseed, Child Start, and Everence. Ms. Penner is presently serving on the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission. She also provides pro bono legal advice at Wichita’s Union Rescue Mission, Hilltop Urban Church, and The Salvation Army. While she is not working, Ms. Penner enjoys participating in a number of organized sports, cheering on her children in their many sports and activities, running, listening to live music, and spending time with her family.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Ryan Gering

Firm: Hulnick, Stang and Rapp, P.A.
111   310 West Central at Waco  672 , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Quentin Pittman

525 N Main St , Wichita , Kansas 67203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Megan Townsley

Firm: Mcconnell Law Firm, Pa
328 E 1st St N , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Mark Schoenhofer

Firm: Law Office of Mark T Schoenhofer LLC
1631 E 1st St N , Wichita , Kansas 67214
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kurt Kerns

Firm: AKM&W Independent Practitioners
328 N Main St , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
One of our inalienable rights under the law is that we are presumed innocent – until proven guilty in a court of law. Unfortunately, even being accused of a crime can make people look at you differently. The government will do all it can to convict you, and your reputation may be harmed.. At Kerns Law Group, we defend your freedom – as well as your good name. We have experience representing people all around the United States and throughout the world, including those who have faced even the most serious criminal charges.. As a respected criminal defense attorney with decades of experience in the industry, Kurt Kerns knows how to win some of the most challenging cases. Kurt has earned the esteem of his peers on both sides of the aisle with his many victories in complex, high-profile cases, including international crimes, major drug offenses, federal violations, and murder.. In federal court, Kurts’ skill, determination, and expert guidance have enabled his clients to avoid conviction in ten consecutive jury trials. He has had fourteen murder trials taken to a jury, of those, ten of his clients were acquitted and two were convicted of lesser manslaughter charges.. As the founding member of the Kerns Law Group, Kurt Kerns and his team maintain offices in Wichita and Dodge City, Kansas, as well as The Hague in the Netherlands. You can find him listed in Best Lawyers in America, and he’s been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers for ten years running. Kurt has also earned an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest and most sought-after designation under the Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.. Despite his career success and reputation as one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in the US, Kurt continues to seek out further training and knowledge related to his field. He has completed additional and extensive legal training at the National Criminal Defense College, as well as Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, where he is currently on staff.. For several years, Kurt proudly served on the board of governors for the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and he currently holds a lifetime membership to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Kurt Kerns is not only renowned in the US, but he is also a respected international criminal defense attorney. He is often called to practice before the International War Crime Tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands. Only 26 attorneys from the US are authorized to appear in the International Criminal Court, and he is one of them. Most recently, he defended Commander Vinko Martinovic in a landmark case.. Kurt Kerns frequently lends his knowledge and expertise in criminal defense seminars across the United States. Previously, he has served as a valued and expert commentator on A&E American Justice and Court TV. As a persuasive, successful, and internationally renowned criminal defense attorney, he has earned the respect of clients, jurors, and judges alike.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Kenneth Newton

Firm: Cameron & Herrman, P.A.
1020 N Main St Ste A , Wichita , Kansas 67203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Kenneth Newton has defended the rights of clients charged with criminal offenses for over twenty years. After graduating from law school, Ken worked for the Rumsey Law Office for three years, representing clients in criminal, civil, and municipal litigation. In 1996, Ken joined the Sedgwick County Public Defender's Office as an Assistant Public Defender. In this position, Ken represented clients in cases ranging from white collar crime to serious sex offenses and murder. Ken has personally handled over 150 jury trials.. Ken joined Cameron & Herrman, P.A. in 2017, because he wanted to provide higher quality representation to clients than the resources of a government office allow.  While Ken is able to manage a large caseload of serious cases, he focuses on providing "quality" representation over "quantity." In his free time, Ken enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children.

Jorge De Hoyos

Firm: Sedgwick County Public Defender's Office
604 N Main, Ste D , Wichita , Kansas 67203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
"I'm from Kansas. How much more American does it get!?" - SUPERMAN. Integrity matters most.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Bach Hang

Firm: Joseph Hollander & Craft
500 N Market St , Wichita , Kansas 67214
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI
Mr. Hang’s criminal defense practice is concentrated on representing persons charged with driving under the influence. Mr. Hang is admitted to practice before the Kansas Supreme Court, all other Kansas courts, and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas and is fluent in Cantonese.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jonathan McConnell Attorney At Law

Firm: Jonathan McConnell Attorney At Law
328 E 1st St N , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: DUI, Criminal Defense, General Litigation,
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Jonathan McConnell

Firm: Attorney At Law
100 N Broadway , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation.. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell.. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm.. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Rapp

Firm: Hinkle Law Firm LLC
1617 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 400 , Wichita , Kansas 67206
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jess Hoeme

Firm: Joseph Hollander & Craft
500 N Market St , Wichita , Kansas 67214
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jess Hoeme is a Wichita-based criminal defense attorney who defends clients in municipal, state, and federal courts across Kansas. He represents individuals in criminal cases involving everything from violent crimes to white-collar crimes. Jess maintains a notable practice representing Kansas law enforcement officers and agencies in matters of professional affairs. Jess is an experienced trial attorney and has taught trial advocacy skills at the National Advocacy Center.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Bill F Cummings - Wichita DUI Defense Attorney

Firm: Bill F Cummings - Wichita DUI Defense Attorney
129 E 2nd St , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI,
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Bailey Schmiedeler

Firm: Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC
245 N Waco St, Suite 125 , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Bailey Schmiedeler was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2018 where she majored in Political Science and minored in Philosophy. While at K-State, Bailey served as the Assistant Attorney General of the Student Governing Association, was a member of Chi Omega, and volunteered with local middle school students through YoungLife. Bailey received her Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law in 2021. During law school she clerked for a local law firm and interned with the City of Topeka Prosecutors Office. After law school Bailey moved to Wichita where she worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. During her time at the DA’s office, she prosecuted various traffic and criminal offenses while honing her trial skills. Bailey loves living in Wichita and becoming a part of the legal community. In her free time Bailey enjoys walking her golden retriever, cooking for her friends and family, and spending time with her husband and son.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Jonathan W. McConnell

Firm: McConnell Law Firm
328 East 1st Street N. , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Driving While Intoxicated, Sex Crimes, Drug Crimes, Expungements, White Collar Crime, Criminal Appeals, White Collar Criminal Defense, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Drivers License Suspension, Extortion, Extradition, Felonies, Hit and Run, Homicide, International Criminal Law, International Extradition, Mail Fraud, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Wiretapping, White Collar Fraud, Embezzlement, Civil Litigation, Defense Litigation

C. Ryan Gering

Firm: Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt P.A.
310 W Central Ave. , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug Crimes, Assault and Battery, Bribery, Burglary, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, Expungements, Federal Criminal Law, Felonies, Hit and Run, Homicide, Juvenile Criminal Law, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Murder, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Trevor Riddle

Firm: Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered
Olive W. Garvey Building , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Antitrust, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Death Penalty, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Electronic Surveillance, Expungements, Extortion, Extradition, Federal Criminal Law, Felonies, Forensic Accounting, Forensic DNA, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science, Forgery, Grand Jury Practice, Habeas Corpus, Hit and Run, Homicide, International Criminal Law, International Extradition, Mail Fraud, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Wiretapping, Drug Crimes, White Collar Crime, Juvenile Crime, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Federal Practice, Trial Practice
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