John Wallace Thurston

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (1)

John's practice is limited to criminal defense. He has handled a wide range of cases from kidnapping and rape to DUIs and other traffic offenses. His wife... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Professional”

Posted by: a DUI client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Very Professional. John will give you an honest assessment of your situation and create the strongest defense possible. I achieved a successful... more
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5 star rating

“Makes the process easy and unstressful”

Posted by: John, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: After being charged with a DUI offense I contacted John Thurston's office and arranged a meeting. After speaking with John I was at ease with what I... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

22 endorsements


Michael J Palumbo

John is a great Kansas criminal practicioner I would recommend him if you ever need counsel there!

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Palumbo , Mamaroneck (NY), 20 days ago
Kimberly Keheley Frye

John Thurston has made tremendous strides in defending citizens accused of a crime in Kansas. He has the knowledge, experience and tenacious spirit... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kimberly Frye , Marietta (GA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since John Wallace Thurston was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Kansas Authorized to practice law 2001 04/01/2001
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Partner at Addair Thurston, Chtd. 2006–present
Sole Partner at Thurston Law Firm 2005–2006
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
South Texas College Of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000
University of Kansas Environmental Studies BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Drug Recognition Expert Training Certificate Platt & Associates 2012
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate Kansas Highway Patrol 2001
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Flint Hills Breadbasket 2010-present
member American Bar Association 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 47 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
4 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
9 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Don't Make Criminals Out of Good Citizens The Manhattan Mercury 2012
Police Encounters 101 Pamphlet 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI Updates to Kansas DUI Law 2011
DUI Defense Winning DUI Defense Techniques 2008
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