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Thomas J Erker
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Biography
Thomas J. Erker is known as an aggressive, effective, and professional trial attorney who fights for his clients’ interests through persistent advocacy in Kansas Courts. Tom has been trying criminal and civil cases since 1982, successfully defending and representing individuals facing criminal charges, driving under the influence, domestic relations cases, juvenile charges, and personal injury and wrongful death cases. After starting his career as a Johnson County, Kansas Assistant District Attorney in 1982, Tom has been in private practice since 1985 and was recently honored to be selected, through peer recognition, as a 2014 Lawyer of the Year for non white collar criminal defense, as recognized by Best Lawyers in America®.
Tom’s relentless hard work and well developed trial skills have benefited numerous clients facing serious criminal charges such as homicide and felony DUI. His extensive trial practice, especially in felony and DUI defense, is bolstered by the development of new defenses and strategies applied throughout every stage of a case to combat the efforts of State and City prosecutors.
Tom has lectured throughout Kansas on topics such as criminal and DUI defense, training other lawyers to defend those charged with serious criminal offenses. His unyielding pursuit of excellence has been recognized with the highest possible rating, AV*, from Martindale-Hubbell for more than ten years, an exclusive peer review rating system, reflecting the high esteem in which Tom is held throughout the legal community.
Tom’s litigation style and willingness to try tough cases has served his many clients well in various practice areas. Tom enjoys working for those people who have placed their case in his hands with the confidence that he will work tirelessly to protect their interests in the midst of difficult times.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
45%
44 years | 1,500 cases
DUI and DWI
45%
44 years | 1,500 cases
Family
9%
44 years | 200 cases
Personal Injury
1%
44 years | 20 cases
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Kansas for 43 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Erker Law Firm, P.A.
7450 W. 130th Street, Suite 330, Overland Park, KS, 66213
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Posted by Matthew | March 12, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
The best of the best
Tom Erker, The Miracle Worker. He has gotten me through a few tickets. He's straight forward, to the point, and gets results. I recommend him or his son to anyone I hear of in any sort of trouble.
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Attorney!
My son had got into some legal trouble and Mr. Erker was great. He met with me immediately, made one phone call to get the charges changed, moved appointments to make an appearance in court, and performed miracles. It is hard for me to trust someone to have my sons best interest in mind but Mr. Er...
Thomas J Erker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tom's knowledge of the law and passion in the courtroom are unmatched. I have had the pleasure to work with Tom, and he truly cares for his clients and is a zealous advocate."
"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for about 20 years. He is a thorough and aggressive attorney who is good to have on your side when you are in a pinch. He is very well respected by his colleagues and the Bench."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
The Best Lawyers in America, Included
2012
Listed, Super Lawyers
2012
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Included, The Best Lawyers in America
2011
Listed, Super Lawyers
2010
Included, The Best Lawyers in America
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Listed, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Included, The Best Lawyers in America
2009
Listed, Super Lawyers
2008
Included, The Best Lawyers in America
2008
Listed, Super Lawyers
2007
Included, The Best Lawyers in America
2007
Listed, Super Lawyers
2006
Listed, Super Lawyers
2005
Listed, Super Lawyers
Associations
Johnson County Bar Association
Member
Kansas Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Life Member
National College of DUI Defense
Founding Member
Johnson County Bar Foundation
Fellow
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lifetime Member
1992 - 1993
Johnson County Bar AssociationPresident
Education
N/A
Washburn University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English