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James T. Yoakum
also known as Jim Yoakum
About James
Biography
James T. Yoakum is a native Kansan and practicing attorney with over 24 years of legal and litigation experience. Jim graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas with a degree in education, and later graduated from Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas in 1996. Over the course of his legal career, Jim has had the pleasure of representing over 2,500 clients from all walks of life. Not only is Jim experienced in plaintiffs’ personal injury and tort litigation, but he is also well versed in multiple other areas of the law.
Jim is a resident of Wyandotte County, Kansas and is very active in his community. In 1995 he was elected to the three member Wyandotte County Commission and served as a County Commissioner until it was absolved into the newly created Unified Government. During his time as a Commissioner, Commissioner Yoakum sponsored a county initiative calling for a feasibility study into building a NASCAR racetrack in Kansas City. We now know the fruits of Jim’s early vision as the Kansas Speedway. Mr. Yoakum has also been a strong supporter of American Legion Baseball in Wyandotte County since 1988, having served his local chapter as a manager, coach, fundraiser and scheduler.
Mr. Yoakum also served as the City prosecutor in Edwardsville, Kansas from 2001-2008, a part-time position which required many of a late night at the court. Jim is a graduate of Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas State University and the Washburn School of Law.
Jim is currently self-employed and operator of Yoakum Law in Kansas City, KS. He is also an affilated attorney with the Shields Law Group, LLC. www.MidwestCornFarmerLawyers.com
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Agriculture
20%
30 years | 2,000 cases
Construction and Development
20%
30 years | 200 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Juvenile Law
20%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Kansas for 29 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James T. Yoakum
509 Armstrong Ave, Kansas City, KS, 66101
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Posted by Jerry & Linda | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent!
Mr. Yoakum and the Shields Law Group were instrumental in helping us make our claim against Syngenta. He responded to any emails or phone calls immediately when we had questions on how to go about doing our claim. Very professional!
Posted by Frank | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Class Action
partner Schiefelbein Farms
Jim did an excellent job of securing our farm payment on a class action lawsuit. We would not have been able to collect without his help.
Posted by Marcia | May 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Service
We could not have been more pleased with the help and services. Very thorough, knowledgeable and approachable. Explained everything in easy to understand terms. Every possible link needed for our case was at our fingertips. GREAT Communicator!
James T. Yoakum's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have personally worked with Jim on multiple litigations, one of which involved the representation of over 2,000 clients. He is hard working, knowledgable and always follows up with his clients' needs and requests. Highly recommend him for traffic, DUI, criminal and juvenile representation matters."
Spencer Shields
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Education
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Washburn University School of Law
J.D.
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Kansas State University
B.A.
Languages
English