John Matthew Leavitt

With nearly a decade in practice and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, Attorney John Leavitt has built a reputation as the Wichita criminal defense lawyer clients can rely on for strong representation and effective legal defense. With two years being named to Rising Stars?, Mr. Leavitt understands the importance of thorough planning and relentless fight when it comes to protecting the rights and futures of his clients. If you were charged with a criminal offense, contact the team at Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt today to schedule your free consultation and get started planning your defense. You don’t have to fight your case alone. Call now.

University of Kansas School of Law

J.D. (2009) | Law

2006 - 2009

University of Kansas

B.A. (2005) | Political Science

2001 - 2005

Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

University of Kansas

B.S. (2005) | Journalism

2001 - 2005

Partner

Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt

2010 - Current

Kansas Criminal Law 5th Edition Chapter 26: The Law of DUI

Kansas Bar Association

2016

Kansas Criminal Law 5th Edition Chapter 7: The Law of Preliminary Hearings

Kansas Bar Association

2016

Navigating the Courtroom, 2019 Law Clerks Nuts & Bolts, Wichita Bar Association

June 6, 2019

Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

Criminal Practice, Practical Skills for the New Attorney

October 24, 2018

Wichita Bar Association

Making the Summer a Success, 2018 Law Clerks Nuts & Bolts, Wichita Bar Association

June 6, 2018

Wichita Bar Association

A Primer for Those of Us in Municipal Court Only Occassionally, Inn of Court Monthly Meeting, February '18, Petroleum Club, Wichita, KS

February 20, 2018

Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court

Criminal Practice, So You're a Lawyer...Adulting 101, Lawyer Edition, Wichita Bar Association

October 19, 2017

Wichita Bar Association

DUI Outline, Inn of Court CLE, Wichita Bar Association

May 19, 2017

Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court

Criminal Practice, Practical Skills, Sedgwick County 101, Wichita Bar Association

November 2, 2016

Wichita Bar Association

A Few Problems in Evidence, Inn of Court Monthly Meeting, May '16, Petroleum Club

May 17, 2016

Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court

Criminal Practice, Practical Skills, Sedgwick County 101, Wichita Bar Association

October 28, 2015

Wichita Bar Association

Laving Fee Agreements, Spring Ethics, Wichita Bar Association

April 10, 2015

Wichita Bar Association

It's in the Cloud - Luddites and Technology in Modern Legal Practice, Magna Carta - Mightier Than the Sword, Wichita Bar Association

February 27, 2015

Wichita Bar Association

Pitfalls in Traffic Cases, including CDL's, KACDL Fall CLE and Extravaganza, The Hotel at Oldtown

November 1, 2013

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Moderator, Practical Skills, Sedgwick County 101, Practical Skills, Sedgwick County 101, Wichita Bar Association

October 30, 2013

Wichita Bar Association

Criminal Prosecution and Defense Work, Law Clerks Nuts & Bolts Program, Wichita Bar Association

May 29, 2013

Wichita Bar Association

Moderator, Law Clerks Nuts & Bolts, Law Clerks Nuts & Bolts, Wichita Bar Association

May 29, 2013

Wichita Bar Association

Panel of Young Lawyers, Practical Skills, Sedgwick County 101, Wichita Bar Association

October 25, 2012

Wichita Bar Association

Criminal Prosecution and Defense Work, 2012 Law Clerks Nuts & Bolts Program, Wichita Bar Association

May 30, 2012

Wichita Bar Association

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2017

Show Stopper

Wichita Bar Show

2016

Show Stopper

Wichita Bar Show

2013

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Governors

2019 - Current

Wichita Bar Association, Criminal Practice Committee

Member

2016 - Current

Wichita Crime Commission

Member

2015 - Current

Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court

Associate

2013 - Current

Wichita Bar Association, Bar-o-Meter Committee

Member

2013 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyesr

Member

2012 - Current

Wichita Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

Member

2010 - Current

Kansas Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2010 - Current

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyesr

Member

2010 - Current

Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

President

2013 - 2014

Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

President-Elect

2012 - 2013

Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

Social Chair

2011 - 2012

Kansas

Since 2010

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

• DUI & DWI
• Criminal Law
• White Collar Crime
• Domestic Violence
• Traffic Tickets
• Juvenile Law