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My name is Jarrett Johnson, and for more than 30 years I’ve devoted my career to representing people whose lives have been turned upside down by injuries, abuse, and other tragedies. My work centers on sexual abuse at religious boarding schools, negligence in foster-care placements, catastrophic injury and wrongful death -- as well as serious automobile, trucking, premises, and product-defect cases. I have secured millions of dollars for my victimized clients over the course of my career -- while maintaining an authentic and personal connection with my clients.
I’ve tried dozens of jury trials and spent thousands of hours in the courtroom. Nothing sharpens a lawyer’s instincts like time in front of a jury.
In 2000, when I was just 30, the Missouri Bar Foundation honored me with the Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award—one of the state’s highest recognitions for courtroom excellence—awarded to fewer than 200 attorneys in Missouri’s history.
Beyond my practice, I’ve been proud to teach trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at UMKC School of Law and to mentor young attorneys through the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Trial Academy. Judges throughout Missouri have also invited me to help train new lawyers on how to prepare and present cases to a jury.
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4505 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64111
109 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Kansas City’s best
I was facing a serious felony charge in a county outside of Kc. Jarrett stayed in touch with me and eased my mind through the whole process. He tried his hardest to get the best possible outcome and he delivered when my felony was dropped. I don’t think there is anyone else who could have made that h...
Posted by John | April 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
easy to work with, hard to beat.
I was being charged with a felony drug charge in a small county outside of Kansas City. I am from out of state so I made numerous calls to lawyers in the area and was repeatedly told the county that I was being charged in would not dismiss this and that there was not much I could do. Jarrett was the...
Posted by Angelic | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Job well DOne
Jarrett did a great job he explained everything to me and I knew what to expect. His timeline was even faster than I expected! He was always there for me know matter what time or day it was. He does a great job playing hardball and would not let them bully him. I would definitely reccomend Jarrett to...
Posted by Sherlene | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
The Best in Kansas City
I went through something i never imaged happening and Jarrett was there with me every step of the way. I want thank you so much Jarrett for being there, helping, keeping me at ease through everything. If you want someone who isn’t gonan give up and do everything they possibly can to get you the outco...
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Calm During the Storm
Jarret did a fantastic job in keeping us calm while the facts of our case become evident leading to a dismissal of charges in both Jackson County and the City of Kansas City. Jarrett's diligence and knowledge of the proceedings were very calming in helping us understand our local Justice system. ...
"I have spent a good amount of time watching Jarrett Johnson litigate. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He is aggressive when necessary and he has an excellent command of the law. It is also obvious that he is completely comfortable in the courtroom. That is just a natural talent. I would recommend Jarrett to anyone who needed a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jarrett is a great lawyer, he is empathetic to his clients and gets excellent results. He has more trial experience than most lawyers I know."
"I worked with Jarrett as a Missouri State Public Defender. Jarrett is not just a great lawyer, he really cares about his clients."
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Top Verdicts, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
2000
Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award, Missouri Bar Foundation
2023 - Present
Partner, McGonagle Spencer Johnson LLC
2010 - 2023
Sole Practitioner, The Jarrett Johnson Law Firm
2005 - 2010
Attorney, Hubbell Peak O'Neal Napier & Leach
2004 - 2005
Attorney, McCallister Law Firm
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Polsinelli Shughart
1995 - 2002
Attorney & Trial Team Leader, Missouri State Public Defender
2009 - Present
KCMBA Trial AcademyMentor
2013 - 2020
UMKC School of LawAdjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy
2010 - 2013
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationChair, Jackson County Local Rules Committee
2001 - 2003
Missouri BarChair--Criminal Law Committee
1993
Juris Doctor
1990
Bachelor of Arts
2013
Opening Statement
2013
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