Atty. John Justin Johnston

Atty. John Justin Johnston

John Justin Johnston is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, commercial. John has been licensed for 26 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About John Justin Johnston at a glance

John Justin Johnston is a criminal defense, business, and appellate attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000) and Kansas (2001). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Justin Johnston is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, commercial
  • John has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Justin Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Justin Johnston 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Justin Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

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

John Justin Johnston 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 Kansas City 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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Common questions about John Justin Johnston

Where is John Justin Johnston's law office located?
John Justin Johnston's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Justin Johnston handle?
John Justin Johnston focuses on criminal defense, business, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Justin Johnston practiced law?
John Justin Johnston has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2000
Kansas
Admitted: 2001

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