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also known as Jon Bailey
Jon's entire career has been focused on representing people accused of criminal offenses. Jon first worked for the Kansas City Public Defender, where he gained vast experience and a reputation as a zelaous advocate and a skilled trial lawyer. Jon then transitioned to his own private practice, where he focused on criminal defense and criminal appeals. Jon then joined the Johnston Law Firm, where he continues to focus his practice on complex criminal cases, and has expanded his practice to include federal criminal defense.
No matter the facts, no matter the circumstances, Jon is willing to take your case and fight for your freedom. Jon recognizes the value of having a quality lawyer on your team when the government puts all its power behind obtaining a conviction. He has tried more than 30 cases to verdict in which clients were charged with offenses including - but not limited to - murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, arson, rape, forcible sodomy, robbery, burglary, assault, DWI, and possession of drugs, among others. Jon has also lectured and taught other lawyers, law clerks and law students on significant issues relating to criminal law, such as eyewitness identification, suppression issues and bond practices.
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Acquired: 2012
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811 Grand Blvd., #101, Kansas City, MO, 64106
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Posted by John | March 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I actually met Jon around 3 years ago. I did hire him for a felony charge. He was able to work things out with the court system, to where I was only put on probation for my charge. I consider him a friend, I just recently hired him again. We went to court last week, and he actually got my probation r...
Posted by Madonna | April 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
In my opinion, Mr. Jon Bailey is one of the best attorneys in Kansas City! I am extremely grateful to him for providing legal representation in a very serious criminal charge. His knowledge and expertise in the legal system is truly impressive. He is exceptionally skilled and detailed oriented in han...
Posted by Pam | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Jon Bailey is an amazing attorney that sticks with you no matter what! I was in a horrible situation and being screwed over by the State. Jon stuck by my side and fought every step of the way through I don't know how many hearings. After FIVE YEARS, we finally won and convinced the judge that what th...
"Jon and I have worked on cases together and he is an amazing trial attorney, I would recommend him to anyone."
"Incredibly sophisticated lawyer and knows exactly how to address a case. I love working with him. Thanks, Greg Watt"
"I moved to Kansas City from Pennsylvania in 2015 to work for the Missouri State Public Defenders. Jon Bailey is a young but exceptionally gifted criminal defense lawyer. I had the great fortune to "second chair" Jon in two murder trials and an arson. He was excellent in every stage of every trial. He clearly has the "gift" that makes some lawyers trial lawyers and if I have ever seen a "natural," it was Jon Bailey. He is extremely intelligent and understands criminal law completely. He knows every law, every rule of evidence and he carries the confidence that he is the most prepared and educated lawyer in the courtroom. His passion for trial work is remarkable and his clients were truly lucky to have been assigned to him. He was by far the best attorney in the Kansas City Trial Office. I understand he has opened his own law office and I give him my highest recommendation. I would want him on my side if I was ever arrested."
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Criminal defense lawyer
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2012
Ralph S. Latshaw - Outstanding Criminal Justice Student, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
2012
CALI Award - Applied Federal Evidence and Criminal Procedure, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
2021 - Present
Attorney, Johnston Law Firm, LLC
2017 - 2021
Attorney, Jon Bailey Law, LLC
2013 - 2017
Assistant Public Defender, Missouri State Public Defender System
2010 - 2013
Law Clerk, Wyrsch Hobbs Mirakian P.C.
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Motion Practice: Suppression Issues
2016
Eyewitness Identification Issues
2015
Suppression Issues Given Advancing Technology
2013
2012
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