Baldwin City Criminal Lawyers

Our lawyer has practiced law for over 30 years. We are a Christian lawfirm, and we practice Christian values. We take great pride in working hard for our clients and providing great personal communication. We have an A+ team that helps ensure we go above and beyond for our clients.

I limit my practice to representation of persons charged with a criminal offense. I am admitted to Practice in the State of Kansas, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. We are here to help you if you are charged with a crime.

Jess Hoeme is a Wichita-based criminal defense attorney who defends clients in municipal, state, and federal courts across Kansas. He represents individuals in criminal cases involving everything from violent crimes to white-collar crimes. Jess maintains a notable practice representing Kansas law enforcement officers and agencies in matters of professional affairs. Jess is an experienced trial attorney and has taught trial advocacy skills at the National Advocacy Center.

Jon McConnell was inspired to pursue law because of an inherent need to help others. His father is a pastor, and Jon knew at an early age that he would either follow in his father’s footsteps or become a defense attorney. However, Jon feels the most reward when he protects someone who is at the lowest point of their lives. They don’t have a friend in the world and have nowhere else to turn. Helping others brings out the best in Jon. In order to do the most good, Jon fulfilled his calling by becoming an attorney. Jon doesn’t pass...

Attorney Gregory A. Schwartz is a native of Hays and lifelong Kansan, and is proud to be working and raising his family in the community where he himself grew up. After graduating from Washburn University School of Law in 2000, Greg returned to Hays to practice. His many practice areas include family law, criminal defense, and business and contract law. He enjoys getting to know his clients, developing an understanding of their legal concerns, and working with them to design a plan to achieve their goals. Greg's focus is on doing what will achieve the best possible outcome for...

Colton graduated from Kansas State University (1993) with BS in History. He then attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, KS and earned a Juris Doctorate (1996). After graduation, Colton moved to Scott City, KS where he opened a solo practice and remained until 2017 serving the counties of Scott, Lane, Wichita, Finney, Wallace, Greeley, Kearney, Logan, Thomas, Grant, Ford, Ness and Gove. He has also served on the Bench as the City Judge in Scott City for 10 years. In 2017, Colton began his practice in Hays. KS serving the entire Western half of Kansas. He remains...

I began my criminal law career at the Miami County Attorney’s Office under Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder. During my time as a prosecutor I worked in Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor Traffic, Misdemeanor Crimes, Field and Game, DUI, and Felony Failure to Register cases. This broad spectrum allowed me to gain great knowledge of criminal law. After leaving the County Attorney's Office in December of 2017, I then went to work for Cameron & Herrman, P.A, a very well-known firm in Wichita, Kansas. I work zealously to defend the rights of my clients in Criminal, Traffic, DUI, and Family Law.

Keith Edwards is a Wichita-based criminal defense attorney who represents individuals charged with crimes in municipal, state, and federal courts throughout Kansas. Keith is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute and has devoted his entire career to criminal defense. He handles cases involving misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, drug offenses, property crimes, sex offenses, and violent crimes.

Gary Denning has practiced law in Central Kansas for over 30 years. He has lived in Salina since graduating from Salina Central. His legal education was at The University of Kansas.

Gary has taken a leadership role in the Salina community, having been elected to the Salina USD 305 School Board 4 times. He has also been on the governing boards of Ashby House, DVACK, and the Salina Parks and Recreation Commission.

In addition to representing the parties to divorce and custody cases, he has also represented children as Guardian Ad Litem in dozens of Central Kansas cases.

I handle Misdemeanor and Felony cases as well as Probation Violations. Specifically, I handle DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Petty Theft, Driving While Suspended, and Driving Without Insurance cases as well as other Traffic Violations and Speeding Tickets. I, also, do Misdemeanor and Felony Expungements.

Serving Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle for 20 years

John B. Sullivan has practiced criminal law almost exclusively since 2005. He has tried over forty-five jury trials throughout various counties in the state of Kansas. He has tried cases in both state and federal courts. He is a fierce advocate, a skilled litigator and a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. He is a firm believer in the personal rights afforded to us all by the United States Constitution and he will fight to protect those rights in every case he handles. John B. Sullivan grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma, a small town in the Southern part of...

B.A. 1973, Wichita State University J.D. 1976, Washburn Universtiy American Jurisprudence Award, Insurance Law Member: Kansas Bar Association Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Past Board Member)

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Joseph Baca is a licensed Kansas attorney primarily serving clients in Sumner County, Kingman County, and Harper County. He is a former prosecuting attorney and has also served as prior legal counsel for various credit and lending agencies performing mortgage foreclosures and financial collection actions. These legal positions have afforded him experience from the initiation of a case through jury trial. Joseph has an extensive history in Kansas legal practice. His experience in prosecution has given him unique insight into providing clients with a better understanding of the criminal proceedings in which they take part, as well as in the...

My passion for the law started out of college, where I worked at Metmor Financial as a paralegal. During my time at Metmor, I was able to gain an insight into the legal field. I moved in 1997 to Topeka, KS, where I accepted a position as a paralegal for the Kansas State Appellate Defender Office. While there, I was able to implement my love of research and writing. I graduated from Washburn University in 2000 with a degree in History and Political Science. In 2004 I met Mr. Ney and was hired as a paralegal for Ney and Adams...