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 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by ROBERT | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZINGLY WONDEFUL - FIRST and ONLY pick

He provided our family with the best father's day gift ever...freedom. Mr. Johnson is rated 5 stars and I see why. My fiance pregnant with our son at the time of the incident, advise me of Jarrett's service. With her being high risk and my case being out of state it was difficult for me to be in two ...places at one time. Jarrett made that possible. He had patience and allowed me peace of mind while going through a very traumatic moment in our lives. He was prompt in providing the necessary details and was very knowledgeable in how to handle my situation. I would highly recommend him as a defense lawyer. Again I am very grateful and would like to take the time to say thank you again! - The Johnson Family

Posted by Brandon | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in the Game

I was sitting in the county jail facing 25 years and the LORD sent Jarrett Johnson to my sister, she hired him and he came and talked to me and told worst case scenario I'll only do 4 months, low and behold after getting charges dropped and taking care of all my legal affairs not just this case I wal...k out of court with 4 months and 5 years probation JESUS really used this man to to give me a second chance at life GOD BLESS Him

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

First experience with court - Glad we hired Mr. Johnson

This was our first experience with court. Without getting into details it was a bogus but potentially serious charge. Mr Johnson handled our case far better than we expected. The biggest thing he did was keep us calm and informed thru the process. We highly recommend him for criminal defense. Thank ...you again Mr. Johnson

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... first lawyer with a optimistic outlook and so I decided he was the guy. He did inform me it was not going to be easy and discussed all of the possible outcomes with me. However, he went above and beyond his expectations and did what all the other lawyers said was not possible and got a felony charge dropped. He was extremely easy to reach and gave me updates throughout the process. I wouldn't trust any one else after my experience with him.

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. ...

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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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Michael Leonard

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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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