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Dionne Michelle Scherff
also known as Dionne M. Scherff, Dionne Scherff
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About Dionne
Biography
Dionne Scherff defends adults and juveniles against criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri federal and state courts. A former prosecutor who focused in child abuse and sex crime cases, Dionne transitioned to criminal defense practice in 2003. Dionne handles matters ranging from drug offenses to sex crimes. She is one of only a few Kansas lawyers qualified by the Kansas Supreme Court to handle death penalty cases and one of only two lawyers in Kansas’s death penalty history to get a capital case dismissed.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
DUI and DWI
20%
Expungement
10%
Federal Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Missouri for 19 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 34 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC
(855) 955-1318
Fax
10104 W. 105th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66212
josephhollander.com/dionnescherff/Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC
(855) 955-1318
Fax
926 Cherry St., Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64106
josephhollander.com/dionnescherff/Gallery
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Dionne Michelle Scherff's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2014
EXCELLENT ATTORNEY!!! GOES THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOU!!!
Dionne is a very compassionate attorney who fights for you all the way! Her representation was thorough; and she kept me updated throughout the whole process. If I ever need attorney services again, Dionne will be my choice for representation. I have known her for several years and she always has ...
Posted by Julie | June 23, 2010
My grandson
You are a wonderful attorney, with whom I would trust with my life. You did a wonderful job for my grandson. Without you he would be in jail for 20 years! We love you Dionne!
Dionne Michelle Scherff's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dionne is one of the finest attorneys you will meet and I am proud to endorse her as a criminal defense expert. She is highly experienced, knowledgeable, and kind. Most important, she will fight endlessly for her clients' rights."
"I can endorse Dionne with complete confidence. She is very experienced and completely dedicated to protecting her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked on difficult cases together. Dionne is professional, talented, and smart. I have no hesitation i. Endorsing her."
"I would highly recommend Dionne. I refer lots of criminal cases to her and am confidence that she provides fantastic counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Dionne on a complex federal criminal case in 2015. She impressed me with her wealth of knowledge, ability to effectively negotiate with the prosecution, and her courtroom presentation. I was so impressed, that we asked her to join our firm after the case concluded."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dionne is one of the best criminal defense attorney's in the area. She is extremely bright and a fierce advocate for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2024
Clarence Darrow Award, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Member, Joseph, Hollander and Craft LLC
2003 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Kansas School of Law
2003 - 2010
Partner, Cornwell, Erickson and Scherff
2003 - 2016
Partner, Erickson Scherff LLC
1999 - 2003
Assistant District Attorney, Johnson County, Ks District Attorney's Office
1993 - 1997
Assistant District Attorney, Wyandotte County District Attorney
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Wyandotte-Leavenworth Legal Services
Associations
2008 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of CourtMaster
2003 - Present
Johnson County Bar FoundationFellow
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - Present
Johnson County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Kansas Bar FoundationMember
1991 - Present
Wyandotte County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 2003
Kansas County & District Attorneys AssociationMember
1993 - 2003
National District Attorneys AssociationMember
Education
1991
University of Kansas
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Kansas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Federal Defender Spring CLE
How to Build a Law Practice
2014
Annual Meeting for Private Investigators
Guidelines and Ethics of Criminal Investigations
2005
DUI - Defending a DUI
Investigating a DUI
Languages
English