Atty. Jay A. Odum

Atty. Jay A. Odum

Jay A. Odum is a lawyer practicing mediation, criminal defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Independence Independence 20 J. Erfahrung 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay A. Odum at a glance

Jay A. Odum is a criminal defense, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Independence, Missouri. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Nevada U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2006) and Nevada Supreme Court (2006). Educated at Peru State College (B.S., 2002) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas - William S. Boyd School of Law J.D. 2006 Society of Advocates (—). Serands clients in Independence, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Jay A. Odum is a lawyer practicing mediation, criminal defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.S. degree from Peru State College in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Jay practices in Independence, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Jay A. Odum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay A. Odum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Jay A. Odum is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jay A. Odum is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jay A. Odum is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Jay A. Odum is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Independence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay A. Odum

Where is Jay A. Odum's law office located?
Jay A. Odum's law practice is located in Independence, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay A. Odum handle?
Jay A. Odum focuses on criminal defense, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Jay A. Odum practiced law?
Jay A. Odum has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Jay A. Odum go to law school?
Jay A. Odum earned their education at (B.S., 2002); (—).
How can I contact Jay A. Odum for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.
Peru State College
- 2002
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - William S. Boyd School of Law J.D. 2006 Society of Advocates
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Bar Admissions

Nevada U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2006
Nevada Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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