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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 Kenneth | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Lawyer
Jarrett was very knowledgeable about what I was being charged with and how to proceed with my case. He was very professional and handled case like wise. He presented me with every possible outcome so I could make the best informed decisions. I believe he was best lawyer I could of hired and he did mo...
Posted by Carey | February 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic
Jarrett is such a true professional and extremely easy to work with. He helped my son with his traffic violations in quick fashion. Jarrett is very knowledgable in many facets of the law and has a true heart to help. Great asset to have assist and we will have him continue to help in the future!
Posted by Paul | December 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Excellent representation
Jarrett represented us in a wrongful termination lawsuit in the federal court system and we were quite pleased with the outcome. Jarrett guided us through the entire process and kept us well informed as to the next steps. He was very easy to keep in touch with and answered all our questions in short ...
Posted by Mike | May 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Professional, Productive, and Passionate
I am pleased to submit this review for Jarret Johnson. As a customer of Jarrett's, I can attest to his professional expertise in criminal law and his ability to make sure that every detail was taken care of properly. Jarrett has exceptional law abilities and he is also very well known in the law c...
Posted by Rebecca | December 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great job
Jarrett handled a case for us that other lawyers wouldn't touch. He was fearless and knew how to proceed. He went above and beyond researching about our specific type of case. He did a great job.
"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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2023
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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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