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 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Communication Style

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.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Good laywer to hire if you are going though a divorce

Jarrett was so helpful with my divorce. I was quite unsure of the process, and he kept me informed of all of the details of the process and was always willing to answer my questions. You can tell he honestly wants what is best for you. Even though the process of going through a divorce is difficul...t, having someone willing to battle for you and what you beleive in is encouraging. I ended up getting what I asked for in the divorce settlement and he was a huge part in helping me determine what I should ask for that was fair.

Posted by Thankful Client | May 02, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Thankful Client

I hired Jarrett almost 2 years ago. I was applying for a public servant position and I had been placed on probation for immature situation from when I was young. I approached Jarrett regarding the situation not even knowing if he could provide any help for me. I explained to Jarrett my situation and ...expressed to him my future career plans were to become a public servant and that I have this sitution hanging over my head. To my surprise, Jarrett was knowledgeable of the laws with this type situation and dove right into it. He contacted me promptly with the pros and cons of the situation explained to me how the process worked, and he took care of the situation for me very quickly.I was quite surprised how quickly Jarrett reacted/conquered the situation. Jarrett is knowledgeable of the laws and is very upfront honest on how the situation could of played out. Believing in your attorney is important, and Jarrett is fair and honest about outcomes along with pros and cons. That is one exceptional trait about Jarrett that you do not always receive out of attorneys. Jarret is clear, upfront, honest, and presents himself professionally. The outcome of my situation was positve. Since that time, my family and I have gotton to know Jarrett from seeing him around town, and he is a wonderful father and just an all around positive/good person. I highly recommend Jarrett to represent anyone from my family and any of my friends.

Posted by William | April 28, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

nicest lawyer I've ever met.

I was in trouble for a few traffic tickets a couple of months back and many of the lawyers I had been quoted by said it would cost me about a thousand dollars and i still might have to pay a ticket. I was very late in contacting jarrett but he was extremely friendly and understanding of my money iss...ues and helped me at a fraction of the other lawyer's fees. My favorite part of hiring jarrett was the fact I could contact him any times of day with concerns or questions and he would get back to me almost immediately. It's like this man lives to help people. Even after the cases were settled, which he got them all completely dropped I might add, he was incredibly modest.

Posted by Daniel | April 26, 2013 | Debt Settlement

Excellent and genuine

Jarrett represented me in a out of state case a few years ago. I assumed that partnering with a local lawyer in an out of town case would be tedious and pointless. To my surprise, Jarrett treated me and my case with professionalism and care. He managed to handle all of the heavy lifting with very l...ittle jargon or drama. My legal situation occurred less than three weeks before my wedding and looked to be a stressful and expensive ordeal at the worst possible time. Once I involved Jarrett, he was fast, efficient and required only the vital information and took care of all of the details digitally to fit my schedule. Jarrett managed to deal with a county he had not leverage or repute in and take a large payment and make it a manageable payment plan for my wife and I. He went above and beyond afterwards. He made my first payment out of his own pocket as a wedding present. I'm sure there are many local attorneys available, but I doubt that I could find one with that treated me and my case with more care, professionalism or excellence. I have since referred Jarrett to all of my friends and family and seen similar results in each of there cases.

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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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Rebecca Martin

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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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