Atty. Martha J. Coffman

Atty. Martha J. Coffman

Martha J. Coffman is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, criminal law and 2 other areas of law.

Lawrence Lawrence 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Martha J. Coffman at a glance

Martha J. Coffman is a criminal defense, litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Lawrence, Kansas. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and Missouri (1980). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1979) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Lawrence, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Martha J. Coffman is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
  • Martha received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Martha practices in Lawrence, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Martha J. Coffman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Martha J. Coffman 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.

Martha J. Coffman is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Martha J. Coffman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Martha J. Coffman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Kansas →

Appellate Practice

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

Martha J. Coffman is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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 Martha J. Coffman

Where is Martha J. Coffman's law office located?
Martha J. Coffman's law practice is located in Lawrence, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Martha J. Coffman handle?
Martha J. Coffman focuses on criminal defense, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Martha J. Coffman practiced law?
Martha J. Coffman has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Martha J. Coffman go to law school?
Martha J. Coffman earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Martha J. Coffman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1979
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
Missouri
Admitted: 1980

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