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John Matthew Leavitt

Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt

14 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law ...
Kansas

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With over 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.

Practice Areas

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Juvenile Law

White Collar Crime

Traffic Tickets: Suspended License

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Kansas
Since 2010

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Partner: Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt; 2010 - Current

Education

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

Awards

Best Lawyers: U.S. News; 2024

Best Lawyers: U.S. News; 2023

Rising Stars: Super Lawyers; 2023

Best Lawyers: U.S. News; 2022

Rising Stars: Super Lawyers; 2022

Rising Stars: Super Lawyers; 2021

Rising Stars: Super Lawyers; 2020

AV Preeminent: Martindale Hubbell; 2020

Rising Stars: Super Lawyers; 2019

Rising Stars: Super Lawyers; 2018

Rising Stars: Super Lawyers; 2017

Show Stopper: Wichita Bar Show; 2016

Show Stopper: Wichita Bar Show; 2013

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Professional Associations

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Vice President; 2023 - Current

Wichita Bar Association, Criminal Practice Committee: Member; 2016 - Current

Wichita Crime Commission: Member; 2015 - Current

Wichita Bar Association, Bar-o-Meter Committee: Member; 2013 - Current

Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court: Associate; 2013 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyesr: Member; 2012 - Current

National College of DUI Defense: Member; 2010 - Current

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyesr: Member; 2010 - Current

Wichita Bar Association: Member; 2010 - Current

Kansas Bar Association: Member; 2010 - Current

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Secretary; 2021 - 2023

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Treasurer; 2020 - 2021

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Board of Governors; 2019 - 2020

Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section: Member; 2010 - 2019

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

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Publications

Articles & Publications

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

Speaking Engagements

Criminal Law, Practical Skills for New Attorneys: October 12, 2022; Wichita Bar Association

Trial Skills, Practical Skills for New Attorneys, Wichita Bar Association: October 20, 2021; Wichita Bar Association

Criminal Law, Practical Skills for New Attorneys, Wichita Bar Association: October 20, 2021; Wichita Bar Association

DUI Refresher, Criminal Practice 2020, Zoom: August 14, 2020; Wichita Bar Association

Criminal Law, Practical Skills for New Attorneys, Wichita Bar Association: October 24, 2019; Wichita Bar Association

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