John W. Kerns, of The David Law Office, LLC in Lawrence, Kansas, has more than two decades of experience providing zealous criminal defense representation for individuals charged with violent, drug, property, and white-collar crimes throughout the State of Kansas. John has utilized and developed thorough and effective investigation, discovery review, pre-hearing and trial preparation and presentation skills, along with extensive and effective negotiation and client communication proficiency. John has been dedicated to criminal defense practice since his law career began.

Along with accepting retained cases in Federal Court, John also is a Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel attorney representing indigent clients charged with federal crimes in Kansas. The Criminal Justice Act Panel is a group of qualified attorneys, selected by a committee of judges and experienced attorneys to represent individuals in criminal cases who are financially unable to retain counsel. John has participated in countless state level jury trials and have represented the accused as lead counsel on numerous Federal criminal cases. These Federal cases cover a wide gamut and include cases from tax fraud to drug distribution conspiracy, as examples.

While a lifetime member of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, John has developed a reputation of providing thorough, smart and passionate criminal defense representation for his in planning, preparing, and managing high-profile cases, John combines analytical, investigative, organizational, negotiation and litigation experience to effectively prepare, conduct and conclude cases. John is regularly involved in complex, high-level litigation. John Kerns is proud of choosing a career that allows him to take on powerful governmental entities (and win). At The David Law Office, LLC our motto is "bring it on."

For experienced, thorough and zealous criminal defense representation in Kansas, call John W. Kerns.