Jason Bryan Billam

Jason Bryan Billam

4.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Olathe, KS
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime ... +3 more

108 E. Poplar; Ste. B, Olathe, KS

About Jason

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 25 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 24 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Billam & Henderson, LLC

108 E. Poplar; Ste. B, Olathe, KS, 66061

Law Offices of Jason Bryan Billam

1012 N. Massachusetts; Ste. 214, Lawrence, KS, 66044

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Jason Bryan Billam's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible

Did not care about his clients. Forces pleas and doesn’t answer calls. I witnessed him cover multiple people and would never recommend. He’s very lazy.

Posted by Emily Claire | March 7, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

The Only One I Want In My Corner

I had a mess of a case, trafficking drugs into a correctional facility and sales in there as well. Wasn't looking pretty for me or my attorney who had to try and pull a rabbit out of a hat..he never promised anything either, which I later appreciated. He would shoot me straight, like Emily, you reall...y did it this time. I always wonder if he was ever worried at all because by the time we would leave court he had turned the broken down ups package barely hanging in for dear life into the most splendid wrapped up gift from Harrod's, wrapped before you even knew he started. He is a miracle worker, and it may have been 10 minutes we were in court, but suspense always felt like an hour and he gave me better than I even expected every time. Im mad I'm just now writing this, I wanted to when he helped me with my last case, but I'm still here and still thinking of him so it counts. I may have made him busy because I'm not a very "good" client, but he always cleaned up my messes with the ease of Mary Poppins. I hope you like that last one Jason. Thank you for being the courtroom boss that I needed. You're the best, probably couldn't afford you nowadays but I'll check into it.

Posted by Jon Johnson | July 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Idiot!

This guy tried to get me to plead guilty to agg. escape from walking away from the residential center. The prosecutor broke my right to an unbiased trial by withholding evidence to find me not guilty. He tried to manipulate me by saying I didnt have a defence. Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness ...is our constitutional rights as Americans! The case was dismissed right before trial. Im a veteran and he is one reason why our legal system is broken! If you have him as an attorney... I would fire him!

Posted by Larry McMeins | April 20, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best lawyer in my 75 years

Jason is the best all around lawyer I have ever encountered in my 75 years. If you need legal help, start with him

Posted by Dustin | September 17, 2014

Honest, Straightforward, and Very Knowledgable

I had called in to get some general information, and Jason was very honest and helpful. Since my specific case required extra funds for a speeding ticket in a school zone, Jason mentioned how it most likely wouldn't effect my driving record too much since I've not had any recent prior violations. ...What I liked about the phone call: he was very straightforward and honest, while providing information on how to handle the case on my own. Apparently, for my state, there was a way to request a reduced fine and proceed from there based on that. I'll be adding this lawyer to my list of favorites in the case I ever am need of one again. I was not asked to do this review, but I thought it was the right thing to do for the helpful information I received over the phone. Thanks again, Jason!

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Jason Bryan Billam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is an excellent attorney. He is smart, articulate and well respected. He has great relationships with judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys which allow him to obtain strong resolutions for his clients. I definitely recommend Jason to anyone seeking competent criminal counsel."

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Courtney Henderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jason is a formidable trial attorney who has earned a reputation for fighting for his clients. I have been fortunate over the years to witness him first hand in the courtroom."

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Mark Rohrbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason has demonstrated himself to be one of the "go go" criminal defense lawyers in this community. I have seen him affectively handle everything from simple traffic matters to high level felonies. I have complete confidence in his ability and would recommend him to anyone."

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Christopher Fletcher

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason Billam is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is innovative and really know his way around a courtroom."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Brandan Davies

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Cramm

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason and I went to law school together and I still owe him a debt of gratitude for the help he provided to me in evidence class! Since that time, Jason has steadily developed into one of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in the area. He doesn't skip the difficult and often tedious behind-the-scenes work that allows him to make things look easy in the courtroom."

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John Boyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a pro. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the county."

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Jordan Newmark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse Mr. Billam. Jason is an exceptional lawyer, whose experience and abilities make him practical, thoughtful and engaging in the courtroom. He is a dedicated professional whose legal knowledge is extensive and practical. Mr. Billam can also rock a mustache."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Billam & Henderson, LLC

2002 - 2005

Assisstant District Defender, Johnson County Public Defender

2000 - 2002

Associate, Watson & Dameron, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

National College For DUI Defense

2005 - Present

Douglas County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

Johnson County Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

University of Kansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Emporia State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Lawrence Police Acadamy

Courtroom Testimony

2011

2011 Herbert W. Walton Bench/Bar Conference

Trial Advocacy Panel

Languages

English

Activity

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