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John Thomas Kitchin
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Biography
John Kitchin is an esteemed trial attorney, bringing more than 25 years of legal experience to the Kansas City area. He specializes in DUI/DWI charges, traffic tickets, and criminal law, and has handled over 25 jury trials, along with several hundred bench trials and hearings throughout the years.
He attended Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, Texas, and graduated with a BBA in Finance. From there, he went on to St. Louis University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, where he earned his JD in law.
Located in Leawood, John actively practices handling traffic violation and criminal defense cases throughout Kansas and Missouri.
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Licensed in Kansas for 26 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 35 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Kitchin Law Firm, LLC
5250 W 116th Pl Suite 400, Leawood, KS, 66211
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John Thomas Kitchin's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Civil Case
Worst expirement I've ever had with an attorney don't feel he gave the attention to details nor my son. Made visits and calls but nothing made since. Waste of travel and communication.
Posted by Carrie | February 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Stressed
I have never had to go to court for a ticket and I was so nervous and stressed about the whole situation. I gave John Kitchin a call and immediately made me feel better about my situation and the best part was he got my case dismissed. If I’m ever in another traffic violation again I will definitely ...
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Experience
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Lead Attorney, Kitchin Law Firm, LLC
2011 - 2018
Staff Attorney, The Traffic Law Center
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Law Office of John T. Kitchin
2004 - 2010
Attorney, State of Kansas
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Law Office of John T. Kitchin
2002 - 2003
Investigator, U.S, Department Of Labor
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Morrison & Hecker
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Crews, Waits
1992 - 1996
Judge Advocate, Us Marine Corps
Education
1989
Saint Louis University
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Texas Christian University
BBA in Finance
Languages
English