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

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5.0 /5.0

109 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by LeAnn Brown | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Laywer

Jarrett made sure through this whole process that we the client knew and understood all relevant information pertaining to our case so that we could make the best informed decision. Because of his willingness to actually take time to listen to his clients, he was able to take in all of the relevan...t information from the case, analyze it, and create a plan of action. He was very knowledgeable about the law, he explained that some of it came from his educational background and that the rest came from his years of experiences. I would definitely recommend he over and over again, he went over and beyond for myself and family. Thank you again.

Posted by Yolanda | May 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional service

Attorney Johnson provides impeccable service. He is authentic, respectful and very skilled. He was highly recommended by a friend who is also an attorney. Once I shared the situation, my friend said “if I was in that situation, I’d want Jarrett representing me. From the moment we connected, I was imp...ressed. He took my call on a weekend and immediately began working on my behalf. Two years later, I’m very pleased with the outcome and will always sing his praise.

Posted by Renee | April 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Professional, empathetic, and DELIVERS

Bottom Line Up Front: Jarrett was the best attorney I could have asked for and got me the justice I deserved. -- I needed to build a bodily injury case against a company. By chance, I was introduced to Jarrett by the original lawyer I had come to meet. I could see Jarrett was truly listening to what... I had to say and gave me his undivided attention. What also stood out to me during that initial meeting was that he apologized to me for what others had caused. As such, he acknowledged me more than the company I was building a case against. I was fully prepared for Hollywood’s depiction of over-bearing attorneys and thankfully, Jarrett is anything but that. He genuinely cares and is naturally empathetic. Jarrett immediately expressed how he would be able to approach this case and I agreed to hire him that very evening. He took a huge weight off of my shoulders with the assurance that the ones responsible for injuring me would be held accountable. Jarrett has a persistent approach and did not allow them to slow-roll the case in any way. Discussing the case with him was effortless as he gave us updates on a consistent and timely basis. All visits and briefings with Jarrett before and after were friendly, professional, and most importantly stress-free. He took the time to break down law jargon but also did a fantastic job in keeping the vernacular understandable for “non-lawyers”. My case required picture proof; to ease my fears he made sure I understood the process in which the images would be shared and destroyed post-case. At no point did I doubt him in the process and felt comfortable enough to trust he would have the utmost discretion and respect. Jarrett worked diligently to accomodate all of the participating parties schedules to set up the deposition and mediation. My deposition was nerve-wracking and he was able to calm my nerves just by being the supporting figure only speaking up when necessary. When the time came for mediation, we leaned heavily on him for guidance and he walked us through multiple scenarios with every offer/counter-offer. He did not pressure us one way or another and made sure final decisions were ultimately in my hands. There were no issues closing out the case and by the end we felt like we were was loosing a friend. For my case, he did a wonderful job creating a comfortable setting and a positive atmosphere. As a follow-up to the original case, Jarrett reached back out to me regarding another part of my case and inquired if I wanted to press forward. After I agreed, he had opened and closed the additional case in just a little over a month. I was mostly hands-off for the entire process and just like last time, Jarrett delivered results. The outcome of both cases were far better than I could have imagined and looking back it was all a pleasant blur. As nice and friendly as Jarrett is, be glad he’s on your side because he will fight tooth and nail to ensure you get the justice you deserve. THANK YOU Jarrett for guiding us through one of the more difficult times in our lives!

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer on the planet

Jarrett Johnson is more than a lawyer, more than a man. He is a life saver! I was facing a case that I didn't believe I could get out of. But somehow he was able to create a dismissal in the face of destruction; destruction of my social image, my freedom, and my future. If you are looking for a lawy...er, here he is. Don't go any further, don't waste anymore time. This is your lawyer; he is patient, caring, trustworthy, consistent, honest, and in my opinion the best lawyer on the planet. He worked a miracle in my case, I know he can do the same for you.

Posted by Stacy | August 22, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Phenomenal, personable attorney I highly recommend!

I contacted Mr. Johnson for help on possible criminal charges. He responded quickly. (After hours even once I had submitted an online request!) Once he had all the details he explained the possible scenarios and told me not to worry. He then stated he would contact either the Detective or Prosecut...ors office to let them know I was being represented by an attorney. He ended up contacting the Detective and if all goes well, I won't hear about the subject again. The reason I'm leaving a review is for several reasons. Honestly, how often can anyone say they had a positive experience with an attorney?! Here's some of the reason's why I recommend Jarrett A. Johnson... *Fast and timely responses always. *Compassionate & sincere *Professional *Sense of humor *Knowledgeable *Went above and beyond any expectations I had He respected me and my situation most importantly. So please contact Mr. Johnson should you get in a jam. I know I'll utilize him should I have any needs for legal representation in the future!!

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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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