Jarrett Aiken Johnson

Jarrett Aiken Johnson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense

4505 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO

About Jarrett

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Personal injury cases arising from defective premises, slip/fall accidents, defective products, and personal assault. Physical and emotional injuries resulting from sexual/physical abuse at churches, religious camps, and schools.

23 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Car Accident 35%

rear-end collisions, t-bone collisions, head-on collisions, single-car accidents, hit-and-run accidents, accidents with school buses and commercial vehicles, under-insured and uninsured motorist claims.

23 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Wrongful Death 20%

Representing families whose spouses, patrons, or children are killed because of another's negligence (medical negligence, defective products, car accidents). These lawsuits are brought by surviving family members.

23 years | 200 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 5%

Serious felonies, such as murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, arson, and assault. Defenses may include self-defense, mis-identification by State witnesses, and alibi. Criminal appeals. Post-conviction relief claims of ineffective trial counsel).

32 years | 3,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

McGonagle Spencer Johnson LLC

4505 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64111

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Jarrett Aiken Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

109 Client Reviews

Showing 91 - 95 of 109 reviews

Posted by Mark | September 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer - Money well invested!

Jarrett was recommended by a long time personal friend who is a appeals lawyer and judge in the KC area. I cannot thank that friend enough for the recommendation. The money invested and my thanks doesn't touch the true gratitude I have for Jarrett Johnson's efforts. He successfully won a post con...viction relief case that grants my stepson a new lease on life. Thanks Jarrett you're 1st Class, a true gentleman and scholar plus a damn good attorney!

Posted by Marcie | July 16, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful Lawyer

Jarrett was recommended to me by another KC attorney. I was extremely pleased with the outcome and how quickly the case was handled. Jarrett genuinely cares about his clients and what is best for them. He answered any questions that I may have had and kept me informed of what was going on. I feel ver...y lucky to have had him as my attorney. I would not hesitate to use his expertise again if needed or recommend his services to others.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2014

Forever Grateful

I met Jarrett during after getting involved in a situation that threatened to alter my life forever. I still remember the day he took my call. Jarrett was very knowledgeable, compassionate and understanding of my situation. He worked diligently to get the facts and talk to the right people to get a f...avorable outcome. He is truly a God-send. I am forever grateful for his expertise and passion for clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer in Kansas City

I met Jarrett Johnson in December through a referral from another KC lawyer. Since then, he has done nothing but make my experience with the legal system smooth, affordable and convenient. I have a friend who had a similar offense, paid about twice as much for their lawyer and ended up with much wors...e consequences. Jarrett did everything in his power to make sure I didn't miss work for appearances, had manageable consequences and was able to get my charge lowered so it didn't effect my job. I can't thank him enough for what he did for me and I would recommend him to anyone with any type of charge. He's brilliant and kind and I now consider him a friend; that's how personable and helpful he is.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2014 | Wrongful Death

An Amazing Lawyer and Awesome Human Being

Without disclosing too much detail, I first met Jarrett Johnson about four or five years ago when he was called in to assist with my son's wrongful death case by my original attorney. He was, and has since been, very helpful to me and my family. First and foremost, he is an outstanding lawyer who wor...ks diligently for his clients. Perhaps more important to me and my particular case, he is also genuine and compassionate, traits that could be argued to be lacking by some in his field. He helped me and my family through the toughest time of our lives. That said, his sincerity and kindness are equally matched by his tenacity in legal matters. Jarrett fought hard on my behalf, answered all of my many questions anytime that I called (which was frequently), and kept me informed throughout the process. In the end, I made the decision to not go ahead with the suit because of the difficulties I had reliving painful memories. He very unselfishly supported my decision. After my experience with him, I can honestly say that Jarrett Johnson has his clients best interests at heart. If you are looking for a lawyer to represent you, without any of the gimmicks, I highly recommend Mr. Johnson.

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Jarrett Aiken Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Leonard

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jarrett. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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J. Denise Carter

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jarrett is a well respected, very talented and knowledgable lawyer."

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Rebecca Martin

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Miller Leonard

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Joseph Welch

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An aggressive and brilliant trial lawyer in both criminal and civil cases."

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Andrea Ridlen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2009 - Present

KCMBA Trial Academy

Mentor

2013 - 2020

UMKC School of Law

Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy

2010 - 2013

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Chair, Jackson County Local Rules Committee

2001 - 2003

Missouri Bar

Chair--Criminal Law Committee

Education

1993

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

Juris Doctor

1990

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

KCMBA Trial Academy

Opening Statement

2013

KCMBA Trial Academy

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Languages

English

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