Atty. John Michael Grear

Atty. John Michael Grear

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Lawrence Lawrence 38 yrs experience 38 year
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John Michael Grear is a dui/dwi, chapter 7, bankruptcy, juvenile, and traffic attorney based in Lawrence, Kansas, practicing at Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher Chartered. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Serands clients in Lawrence, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy
  • Criminal Law 3
    • DUI/DWI
    • Traffic Violations
    • Juvenile Law
  • Consumer Law
  • General Practice
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Appellate Practice

Practice Details

  • Payment Information Payment & Cost Features Fixed hourly rates
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  • Firm Information Position Associate Firm Name Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher Chartered
  • Additional Links http://www.michaelgrear.com http://Rilinglaw.com
Experience
  • Bar Admission & Memberships Admissions 1988, Kansas
    1988, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
    1996, Missouri
  • Education & Certifications Law School University of Kansas School of Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education Baker University
    Class of 1985
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History Age Born in 1963
    Ottumwa, Iowa, 1963
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808 Massachusetts StreetP.O. Box BLawrence, KS 66044U.S.A.

Show on map Fax: (913) 829-0151
785-843-0161
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment

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    • Does this attorney accept major credit cards? Yes, John Michael Grear will accept MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Visa.
    • How many attorneys are in this law firm? Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher Chartered has 9 attorneys at this location.
    • What law school did this attorney attend? John Michael Grear attended University of Kansas School of Law.
    • What year was this attorney's law firm established? Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher Chartered was established in 1900.
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    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 Lawrence 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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    Where is John Michael Grear's law office located?
    John Michael Grear's law practice is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The firm is Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does John Michael Grear handle?
    John Michael Grear focuses on dui/dwi, chapter 7, bankruptcy, juvenile, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
    How long has John Michael Grear practiced law?
    John Michael Grear has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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