Atty. John William Kerns

Atty. John William Kerns

John William Kerns is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, white collar crime and 25 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Lawrence Lawrence 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About John William Kerns at a glance

John William Kerns is a Member based in Lawrence, Kansas, practicing at John W. Kerns, L.L.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Kansas (2001), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2001), and Washington (2007). Educated at Washburn University School of Law of Topeka (J.D., 2000) and University of Kansas (B.A. Environmental, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Douglas County and Kansas Bar Associations National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Lawrence, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John William Kerns is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, white collar crime and 25 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices at John W. Kerns, L.L.C. in Lawrence, KS

Practice Areas Explained

John William Kerns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Kerns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Kerns

Where is John William Kerns's law office located?
John William Kerns's law practice is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The firm is John W. Kerns, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Kerns handle?
John William Kerns focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has John William Kerns practiced law?
John William Kerns has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John William Kerns go to law school?
John William Kerns earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Environmental, 1993).
How can I contact John William Kerns for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John William Kerns received?
John William Kerns's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University School of Law of Topeka
- 2000
B.A. Environmental
University of Kansas
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2007

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