Joshua Thomas Zarse

Joshua Thomas Zarse

4.9
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Overland Park, KS
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

8000 Foster St, Overland Park, KS

About Joshua

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 9 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gigstad Law Office LLC

8000 Foster St, Overland Park, KS, 66204

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Joshua Thomas Zarse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great firm

I Highly recommend this firm, especially if everyone there works as hard as Josh Zarse. I recently got a DUI and got the best possible outcome there was for my situation and that is thanks to Josh's hard work and tenacity with working my case. Again, I highly recommend this firm and absolutely recom...mend having Josh in your corner.

Posted by Andy | February 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The perfect lawyer for my case. My misdemeanor was DISMISSED!

Josh Zarse did a FANTASTIC job on my case. I seriously do think that I couldn’t have had a more perfect lawyer for my case. Josh Zarse got me eligible for diversion and so my driving without a license charge was dismissed with prejudice once I received a valid DL and filled out the diversion paperwor...k. A traffic stop was initiated upon me for speeding in Ellis county in the state of Kansas. I was driving unlicensed( I shouldn’t have been driving but I had my reasons for doing so) and so at the end of my traffic stop, I was given an infraction for speeding 10-15 MPH over the limit and one misdemeanor for driving without a license. I called 3 different lawyers before I got into contact with Josh Zarse. The first two lawyers failed to get into contact with me on time and the third one was absolutely rude and charged me $4,000. Mind you, the first two only charged me $1,000. I called Gigstad Law Office and got into contact with Josh Zarse. I explained my situation and ironically enough, he told me that he had previously worked in Ellis County and was familiar with their practices. Once I heard that, I knew I had the right guy!! He gave me his price and he was even kind enough to match the first two offers given to me as his price for my circumstances happened to be $1,200. We set up a meeting for the next day and he let me know how it would go down. He did not disappoint and I’ll forever go to Josh if I happen to be obligated to any court of law in the state of Kansas!

Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Great Lawyer and a Great Person

Josh recently represented me in a case that I was facing. From the get-go, Josh was empathetic, knowledgeable, and responsive. He knew exactly what needed to be done, and he did it! I had the outcome that I wanted, and I am so appreciative for Josh doing all that he did! I would highly recommen...d him!

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incomplete

The only thing he does on time is collect his fees. Integrity is not a quality he possesses.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What A Great Lawyer

Josh is a great lawyer! From day one, he was very attentive and focused on helping me get my situation taken care of. He is very focused on helping his client achieve the best outcome! He has helped me so much when it comes to me getting in the diversion program and knowing what steps to take next. ...I would highly recommend Mr. Zarse!

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Robert Gigstad

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Josh goes above and beyond to advocate for his clients and their rights. I've personally seen him help many people out of difficult situations. I fully endorse Josh for anyone looking for assistance with their Kansas criminal defense matters."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Order of Barristers, Creighton University School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - 2022

Staff Attorney, Kansas Legal Services

2018 - 2020

Assistant Public Defender, NE KS Conflicts Office

2017 - 2017

Assistant County Attorney, Ellis County Attorney's Office

2015 - 2016

Deputy County Attorney, Douglas County Attorney

Associations

2018 - Present

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Battery, Criminal Possession of Firearm, & Possession Charge

Not Guilty

Criminal Threat & Domestic Battery

Not Guilty

Felony Possession

Dismissed

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Education

2015

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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