Atty. James T. Yoakum
James T. Yoakum is a lawyer practicing construction & development, agriculture, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.
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James T. Yoakum is a criminal defense, juvenile, and litigation attorney based in Kansas City, Kansas. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1996) and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1997). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1996) and Kansas State University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Kansas City, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James T. Yoakum is a lawyer practicing construction & development, agriculture, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Kansas State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
- James practices in Kansas City, KS
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James T. Yoakum is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kansas
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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