Atty. John Douglas Phillips

Atty. John Douglas Phillips

John Douglas Phillips is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, criminal defense. John received a B.A. degree from Northeast Missouri State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Prairie Village Prairie Village 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Douglas Phillips at a glance

John Douglas Phillips is a Member based in Prairie Village, Kansas, practicing at Phillips & Thomas, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998) and Kansas (1999). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1998) and Northeast Missouri State University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan and Kansas Bar Associations. Serands clients in Prairie Village, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Douglas Phillips is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, criminal defense
  • John received a B.A. degree from Northeast Missouri State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Phillips & Thomas, LLC in Prairie Village, KS

Practice Areas Explained

John Douglas Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Douglas Phillips 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Douglas Phillips is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Prairie Village 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Douglas Phillips

Where is John Douglas Phillips's law office located?
John Douglas Phillips's law practice is located in Prairie Village, Kansas. The firm is Phillips & Thomas, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Douglas Phillips handle?
John Douglas Phillips focuses on criminal defense, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has John Douglas Phillips practiced law?
John Douglas Phillips has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Douglas Phillips go to law school?
John Douglas Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact John Douglas Phillips for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1998
B.A.
Northeast Missouri State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998
Kansas
Admitted: 1999

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