Atty. John Meeker Simpson

Atty. John Meeker Simpson

John Meeker Simpson is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, constitutional law, criminal law and 4 other areas of law. John Meeker received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1956, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About John Meeker Simpson at a glance

John Meeker Simpson is a criminal defense, tax, civil rights, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1966) and Missouri (1992). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1966) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1956). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Meeker Simpson is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, constitutional law, criminal law and 4 other areas of law
  • John Meeker received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1956, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • John Meeker practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Meeker Simpson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Meeker Simpson 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.

John Meeker Simpson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Meeker Simpson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Meeker Simpson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Meeker Simpson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

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

John Meeker Simpson 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Meeker Simpson

Where is John Meeker Simpson's law office located?
John Meeker Simpson's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Meeker Simpson handle?
John Meeker Simpson focuses on criminal defense, tax, civil rights, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Meeker Simpson practiced law?
John Meeker Simpson has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did John Meeker Simpson go to law school?
John Meeker Simpson earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact John Meeker Simpson for a consultation?
You can contact John Meeker Simpson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Meeker Simpson received?
John Meeker Simpson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1966
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1956

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1966
Missouri
Admitted: 1992

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