Jonathan W. McConnell
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Wichita, Kansas
McConnell Law Firm, P.A.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Kansas since: 2010
Education: St. Thomas University School of Law
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Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation.
As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell.
Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm.
Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process.
Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crime
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2010, Kansas
Professional Webpage: https://jonathanwmcconnell.com/attorneys-wichita/jonathan-w-...
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Hadley Middle School, Constitution Day Speaker
- Wichita Bar Association – So You’re a Lawyer…Adulting 101, Lawyer Edition – Judges’ Panel Moderator | 2017, Judges’ Panel Moderator, Wichita Bar Association – So You’re a Lawyer…Adulting 101, Lawyer Edition, 2017
- Curtis Middle School, Law Day Speaker
- Wichita Bar Association, So You’re a Lawyer…Adulting 101, Lawyer Edition, Judges’ Panel Moderator, 2017
- Wichita Bar Association, So You’re a Lawyer…Adulting 101, Lawyer Edition, Panel of Young Lawyers Moderator, 2017
Bar/Professional Activity:
- American Association for Justice – Criminal Law Section
- American Bar Association - Member
- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Lifetime Member of the Legal Committee
- National College for DUI Defense
- State of Kansas
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
- United States Supreme Court
- Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Wichita Bar Association - Member
- Best Attorneys of America – Lifetime Charter Member
- National Trial Lawyers – Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
- United States District Court, District of Kansas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys – Founding Member
- Kansas Bar Association - Member
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- National Trial Lawyers – Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association
- American Criminal Justice Association (Lambda Alpha Epsilon)
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Educational Background:
- Wichita State University, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Cum Laude, 2004
- Wichita State University, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, 2006
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- The Derby City Council authorized providing a local massage business owner with a one-year temporary license after she appealed the denial of her permanent license. Jennifer Gaylord will be able to provide massages and run her business, Sage Sisters Massage Therapy, 838 N. Baltimore, for at least the next year, the council ruled. The ruling is subject to conditions, including following the current city code. The approval also is open to future review., 2016
- Kansas Supreme Court Overturns Court of Appeals Reversal, Creating Legal Standard For Kansas DUI CasesThis decision is significant for a number of reasons. First, it clarifies the legal standard the appellate court uses to make its decisions when determining whether an officer had reasonable grounds for a particular action. According to the Kansas Supreme Court syllabus of the decision, it’s “a mixed question of law and fact, and appellate courts review the ultimate legal conclusion—whether reasonable grounds existed—independently while deferring to the district court’s factual findings that are supported by substantial competent evidence.”, 2018
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- McConnell was recognized at the Midwest innocense Project event for his aggressive defense of the client. In 2016, the young man’s family hired McConnell, who then utilized private investigators, medical experts and even an anonymous letter to form the defense that resulted in the dismissal of charges., 2017
Videos:
- “I always felt like I was searching for some kind of charity that I could get involved with or donate to in honor of my mother,” said criminal defense attorney, Jonathan W. McConnell. After a lot of research, the McConnell Law Firm founder ultimately decided the Kansas Masonic Foundation was the perfect match for him because of their commitment to cancer research. “I want to leave a lasting impression,and that lasting impression is going to be how I help others,” said McConnell. Watch the video for more details., Charitable Giving | Criminal Defense Attorney Jonathan W. McConnell Supports Cancer Research, 2018
- “I realized, this guy is innocent,” said criminal defense attorney Jonathan W. McConnell. “He wanted someone to fight for him because he was innocent!” In January 2015, the McConnell Law Firm founder met a man wrongly accused of rape. McConnell spent the next year heavily investigating the case, utilizing private investigators, medical experts and even an anonymous letter to form the defense that resulted in the dismissal of charges. “Had I been dependent on a public defender, there’s zero doubt in my mind that I’d be in prison right now,” said Saber Hossinei. “Jon cares so much. He’s not my friend, he’s my big brother.” Hear the whole story by watching the video!, This Guy is Innocent | Jonathan W. McConnell Defends Man Accused of Rape, Wichita, KS, 2018
Special Licenses/Certifications:
Advanced Level Training on Utilizing Onset Prior to 45 Degrees to Win DUI Cases
Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on utilizing the results of the Onset of Nystagmus Prior to 45 Degrees to win DUI Cases. Jonathan received training on how to win DUI Cases using the results of the Onset of Nystagmus Prior to 45 Degrees whether or not the officer observes the Onset of Nystagmus Prior to 45 Degrees. This training was provided to Association Members by Steven Glasgow. Mr. Glasgow is an AAPDA State Ambassador for Illinois. Mr. Glasgow’s office is located in Monmouth, IL and his website is found at https://www.clarkandglasgowlaw.com/.
The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial.
When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases.
Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use.
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 judgment on people. His job is to protect clients when it seems that everyone else is against them.
Jon has a successful and proven track record as a defense attorney. He has taught criminal justice at WSU, served as an Assistant District Attorney under Nola Foulston, and successfully prosecuted the first passenger DUI case in the State of Kansas. Jon likes challenging situations, and uses aggressive and bold tactics to defend the rights of his clients. While he maintains some traditional norms of the legal field, Jon employs a fresh and modern approach to an ancient craft. Jon McConnell’s practice is located in the historic Scottish Rite Temple in downtown Wichita, KS. Please call our office for a free consultation, so we can review your case and start the conversation!
To learn more about Jonathan William McConnell, please visit https://www.jonathanwmcconnell.com or http://www.aapda.org/directory/name/jonathan-mcconnell/
To learn more about the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, please visit http://www.aapda.org/
Information in this news release is the opinion of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA), and the use of the AAPDA logo, is the opinion of AAPDA that members have met AAPDA’s proprietary selection criteria. AAPDA does not guarantee or imply the competence level of any attorney, whether or not they are a member of AAPDA. When hiring an attorney, a person should personally contact the attorney and confirm the attorney’s skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, strategies and other credentials. Any decision to hire an attorney should be based on a person’s satisfaction, after contacting the attorney, that the attorney hired is who they feel comfortable with and want to represent them. The specific outcome of each DUI case cannot be anticipated or guaranteed by AAPDA, or anyone else, as many factors can affect the outcome of each individual case.
, 2018- DUI Attorney Advanced Training: Using Information from Medical Staff to Win DUI Cases Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys on how to use information from medical staff to win DUI cases. Jonathan received training on how law enforcement and emergency medical personnel have different priorities when they encounter a suspected impaired driver. These differences lead to contradictions between what law enforcement and medical staff document and may give the defense more ammunition to show that law enforcement was inaccurate, incomplete, or even dishonest. The information in this training was provided by Jay Manning. Mr. Manning is an AAPDA State Ambassador Member of the Association. Mr. Manning’s office is located in Gold River, California and his website is https://www.chastainelaw.net/.The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. 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 judgment on people. His job is to protect clients when it seems that everyone else is against them. Jon has a successful and proven track record as a defense attorney. He has taught criminal justice at WSU, served as an Assistant District Attorney under Nola Foulston, and successfully prosecuted the first passenger DUI case in the State of Kansas. Jon likes challenging situations and uses aggressive and bold tactics to defend the rights of his clients. While he maintains some traditional norms of the legal field, Jon employs a fresh and modern approach to an ancient craft. Jon McConnell’s practice is located in the Ruffin Building in downtown Wichita, KS. Please call our office for a free consultation, so we can review your case and start the conversation!, 2019
- Advanced Level Training on Fighting the HGN Test When Done Inside a Patrol Car Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to fight the results of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test when it is conducted inside a patrol car. Jonathan received training on the many reasons why an officer cannot properly administer the HGN Test on a driver when both the driver and the officer are seated inside the patrol car. This training was provided to Association Members by Travis Jones. Mr. Jones is an AAPDA Field Sobriety Testing and Breath Testing Expert Member of the Association. Mr. Jones’ office is located in St. Peters, MO. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. 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 judgment on people. His job is to protect clients when it seems that everyone else is against them. Jon has a successful and proven track record as a defense attorney. He has taught criminal justice at WSU, served as an Assistant District Attorney under Nola Foulston, and successfully prosecuted the first passenger DUI case in the State of Kansas. Jon likes challenging situations, and uses aggressive and bold tactics to defend the rights of his clients. While he maintains some traditional norms of the legal field, Jon employs a fresh and modern approach to an ancient craft. Jon McConnell’s practice is located in the Ruffin Building in downtown Wichita, KS. Please call our office for a free consultation, so we can review your case and start the conversation!, 2018
- Advanced Level Training on Using Fatigue and Drowsiness To Fight DUI Cases Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to use fatigue and drowsiness to fight DUI cases. Jonathan received training on the how drivers arrested and prosecuted for being under the influence of alcohol and/or CNS Depressants can easily be misdiagnosed and wrongfully arrested for DUI when they were simply fatigued or drowsy at the time of the incident. The information in this training was provided by Adam Pollack. Mr. Pollack is an AAPDA Executive Member of the Association. Mr. Pollack’s office is located in Orlando, FL and his website is http://orl-law.com/. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. 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 judgment on people. His job is to protect clients when it seems that everyone else is against them. Jon has a successful and proven track record as a defense attorney. He has taught criminal justice at WSU, served as an Assistant District Attorney under Nola Foulston, and successfully prosecuted the first passenger DUI case in the State of Kansas. Jon likes challenging situations, and uses aggressive and bold tactics to defend the rights of his clients. While he maintains some traditional norms of the legal field, Jon employs a fresh and modern approach to an ancient craft. Jon McConnell’s practice is located in the Ruffin Building in downtown Wichita, KS. Please call our office for a free consultation, so we can review your case and start the conversation!, 2019
- Advanced Level Training on Analyzing Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Cases Jonathan William McConnell, Premier DUI Attorney, Advanced Level Training on Analyzing Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Cases. Originally published here.Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to analyze Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) cases. Jonathan received training on the systematic and standardized 12-step procedure that Drug Recognition Experts are required to follow when conducting a Drug Recognition Expert Evaluation on a suspect. The 12-step procedure is commonly not followed by Drug Recognition Experts and this results in inaccurate opinions formed by law enforcement “experts” and people being wrongfully prosecuted for DUI. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. 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 judgment on people. His job is to protect clients when it seems that everyone else is against them. Jon has a successful and proven track record as a defense attorney. He has taught criminal justice at WSU, served as an Assistant District Attorney under Nola Foulston, and successfully prosecuted the first passenger DUI case in the State of Kansas. Jon likes challenging situations, and uses aggressive and bold tactics to defend the rights of his clients. While he maintains some traditional norms of the legal field, Jon employs a fresh and modern approach to an ancient craft. Jon McConnell’s practice is located in the historic Scottish Rite Temple in downtown Wichita, KS. Please call our office for a free consultation, so we can review your case and start the conversation!, 2020
- Advanced Level Training on Meeting a Client’s Needs While Representing Them on a DUI Case Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to effectively and efficiently meet a client’s needs while representing them on a DUI Case. Jonathan received training on setting up a system to manage workflow, information, and resources to most effectively and efficiently communicate with a client while working successfully through every phase of a DUI case. This training was provided by Ziad Youssef, a State Ambassador for the Association. Ziad’s office is located in Bellingham, WA and his website address is https://www.bellinghamdui.lawyer., 2020
- Advanced Level Training on Invalidating the Results of the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand Tests Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to easily and effectively invalidate the results of the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand Tests. Officers will testify that they conducted the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand Tests properly. However, in almost every case, officers conduct the tests improperly by doing one or more of the following: giving wrong instructions, giving improper demonstrations, failing the test themselves during their own demonstration of the test, and improperly assessing a person’s performance on the tests. Jonathan received training on exactly what to look for during the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand Tests and how to invalidate the tests by using the officer’s own National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Manuals against them in the courtroom. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process. Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center., 2021
- Advanced Level Training on Effectively Educating Clients During the Initial Consultation Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to effectively educate clients during the initial consultation. It is critical for clients to understand that DUI investigations are standardized nationally, you have access to all of the officer’s training materials, the DUI investigation is only scientifically reliable if the investigation is done correctly, and you will be able to identify every mistake that the officer made and every area where the officer did not conduct the investigation by the book. It is important for clients to understand that is not them versus the cop, rather it is the book versus the cop. Clients need to be armed with all of the information they need in order for them to make an educated decision about how they would like to proceed with their case. This training was provided by Nicolas Geman, a Colorado State Ambassador for the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. Nicolas Geman is based out of Denver, Colorado and his website is https://www.gemancriminaldefense.com/., 2021
- Advanced Level Training on Fighting Marijuana (Cannabis) DUI Cases Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to fight Marijuana (Cannabis) DUI Cases. It is critical for attorneys to understand the general and clinical indicators that law enforcement officers are trained to look for in marijuana cases and to know the alternative causes for these indicators. Importantly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that marijuana impairment can rapidly diminish between 1 and 2 1/2 hours, that some metabolites are non-impairing, and that concentrations of metabolites found in a person’s system cannot be tied to impairment. In fighting and winning marijuana DUI cases, it is important to know that the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests are not effective in detecting marijuana impairment. This training was provided by Trey Tull, a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys and he is based out of West Monroe, Louisiana. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process. Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. , 2021
- Advanced Level Training on Determining if Police DUI Videos Have Been Altered Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to determine if Police DUI Videos have been altered. It is unfortunately all too common for prosecutors and the police to alter DUI videos in an effort to hide evidence that shows a person is not guilty. Because of this, it is critical for defense attorneys to understand what to look for in videos that have been redacted or videos that contain looping and frame insertion. Additionally, defense attorneys should pay close attention to whether or not they are receiving a first-generation copy that includes subtitles and metadata or if the subtitles and the metadata have been purposely removed from the video. This training was provided by Paul Gordon, a Video Analysis Expert Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. Paul is based out of Moore, Oklahoma and his website address is https://www.sortrainingcenter.com/. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process. Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. , 2021
- Advanced Level Training on Winning DUI Cases With Divided Attention Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to win DUI cases with divided attention. Almost everything that an officer is trained to do and look for during a DUI investigation is related to divided attention impairment. In most DUI cases, that are worthy of fighting at trial, there is very little or no divided attention impairment. Officers are trained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers will not be able to divide their attention. Thus, it is critical for a defense attorney to know each and every area in a case where they can show that there was no divided attention impairment. In these cases, where no divided attention impairment is present, the officer will then be forced, during cross-examination, to explain to the Judge/Jury that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and they are not-guilty of DUI. This training was provided by Dave Cox, a DUI Defense Expert, and the Founder and President of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process. Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. , 2022
- Advanced Level Training on Vehicle Forensics In DUI Investigations Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on vehicle forensics in DUI Investigations. In accident cases, cases where a driver is no longer at a vehicle when the police arrive, and cases involving a question as to whether a driver was distracted versus being impaired, the defense can use data for their benefit. This includes location data tracking, cell phone data, and crash data. A skilled defense team will be able to potentially use this data to prove that their client is not guilty. Additionally, in accident cases where airbags were deployed, it is important to understand that airbag deployment can cause symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication and can also cause an adversely high breath test result. This training was provided by Travis Jones, an AAPDA Member, who is an Accident Reconstruction Expert and a Breath Testing Expert. Travis is based out of St Peters, Missouri and he provides nationwide consulting and expert witness services. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process. Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center., 2022
- Advanced Level Training on Attacking DUI Reports & Videos Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on attacking DUI reports and videos in DUI cases. To effectively attack DUI reports and videos, it is critical to know and use the officer’s NHTSA Manuals against him. Even the most experienced officers miss important steps and make mistakes in DUI investigations, which can result in people being wrongfully arrested for DUI. Some key areas to focus attention on are: discrepancies between the police report and the video, officers who ignore/downplay/neglect injuries and medical conditions, the officer’s instructions and demonstrations of the field sobriety tests, an officer’s use of trick questions, improper classification of clues, copy and pasting errors, misused keywords, and poor quality reports when a video is present. This training was provided by Peter Krantz, a former law enforcement officer who was a Drug Recognition Expert and a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor. Peter has transitioned out of law enforcement and is now in law school to become an attorney who will defend people who are arrested for DUI. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process. Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. To learn more about the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, please visit http://www.aapda.org/Information in this news release is the opinion of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA). The information contained throughout the AAPDA website is educational and is intended only for informational and educational purposes. Information on the AAPDA website is the opinion of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA), it is not intended to be legal advice, and it should not be used as legal advice. Rather, all information found on the AAPDA website is for general educational and informational purposes only. AAPDA does not guarantee or imply the competence level of any attorney, whether or not they are a member of AAPDA. When hiring an attorney, a person should personally contact the attorney and confirm the attorney’s skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, strategies, and other credentials. Any decision to hire an attorney should be based on a person’s satisfaction, after contacting the attorney, that the attorney hired is who they feel comfortable with and want to represent them. The specific outcome of each DUI case cannot be anticipated or guaranteed by AAPDA, or anyone else, as many factors can affect the outcome of each individual case., 2022
- Advanced Level Training on Winning DUI Cases Using Finger Dexterity Jonathan William McConnell recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on winning DUI cases using finger dexterity. It is critically important to understand that officers are trained that alcohol goes to the muscles and, if a person is impaired, the alcohol in the muscles will cause finger dexterity problems. The main area in a case where officers are trained to look for finger dexterity issues is while the driver is retrieving their Driver’s License, registration, and proof of insurance and providing those documents to the officer. Officers are trained that alcohol in the muscles will cause a driver to fumble and drop their documents. If a driver doesn’t have any finger dexterity problems, we can get an officer to testify that the driver did not have an impairing amount of alcohol in their system at that time. Additionally, there are many overlooked areas in a case where skilled attorneys can also look for evidence that their client did not have finger dexterity issues. It is critical to hire an attorney who understands the importance of looking for the lack of finger dexterity problems in a case and knows how to use that information to force an officer to explain to the Judge or the Jury that the client is not guilty. This training was provided by Dave Cox, the Founder and President of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (the Top DUI Prosecutors in each State), DUI Prosecutors, current Law Enforcement Officers, former Law Enforcement Officers, and DUI Defense Attorneys to determine exactly what skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. When people need a DUI Attorney, the biggest challenge is knowing whether or not an attorney truly has the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Countless attorneys handle DUI cases. But, only a very small percentage have the skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, and strategies that are needed to successfully resolve and win DUI cases. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys have received advanced level training on the strategies that win the most DUI cases at trial and are also used to get DUI cases successfully resolved for the defense prior to trial. Members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys also have access to the resources and tools that are used to win and successfully resolve DUI cases and these are resources and tools that only a very small percentage of DUI attorneys have access to and use. Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process. Jon is passionate about making a difference through volunteerism and monetary support. He has been actively involved with the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. We have recently provided support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Kansas African American Museum, the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants and, in honor of Jon’s late mother, the Wichita Cancer Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. To learn more about Jonathan William McConnell, please visit https://www.jonathanwmcconnell.com or Attorney Profile – AAPDA To learn more about the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, please visit http://www.aapda.org/ Information in this news release is the opinion of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA). The information contained throughout the AAPDA website is educational and is intended only for informational and educational purposes. Information on the AAPDA website is the opinion of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys (AAPDA), it is not intended to be legal advice, and it should not be used as legal advice. Rather, all information found on the AAPDA website is for general educational and informational purposes only. AAPDA does not guarantee or imply the competence level of any attorney, whether or not they are a member of AAPDA. When hiring an attorney, a person should personally contact the attorney and confirm the attorney’s skills, knowledge, training, tools, resources, strategies, and other credentials. Any decision to hire an attorney should be based on a person’s satisfaction, after contacting the attorney, that the attorney hired is who they feel comfortable with and want to represent them. The specific outcome of each DUI case cannot be anticipated or guaranteed by AAPDA, or anyone else, as many factors can affect the outcome of each individual case. American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysPO Box 1055Middleton, ID 83644 , 2023
Honors/Awards:
- Jonathan W. McConnell, founding Wichita criminal defense lawyer at the McConnell Law Firm, was recently awarded the coveted Golden Chalice in recognition of his contributions to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. The Knights Templar is a subset of the York Rite of Freemasonry, a Christian-based branch of Freemasonry, and the Knights Templar Eye Foundation is their primary charity and source of philanthropic work. “I initially wanted to join and support the Knights Templar because of their involvement with pediatric vision loss. My grandfather grew up with poor vision as a child, but his family did not possess the means to purchase the proper glasses he needed to see. Much of the charity that he did in his own life was centered around children’s vision loss,” said McConnell. “I believed that the Knights Templar Eye Foundation would be a great way for me to honor my grandfather while giving back to the community.” About the Knights Templar Eye Foundation The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, originally founded in 1956, is sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar and has expended over $156 million on patient care, research and education, with research grants totaling over $28 million awarded to researchers in the fields of pediatric ophthalmology and ophthalmic genetics. According to the foundation, its original mission was “to provide assistance to those who face loss of sight due to the need for surgical treatment without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex or national origin provided they are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources and to provide funds for research in curing diseases of the eye.” Today, their mission remains to improve vision through research, education, and access to care. That Others May See Within the York Rite of Freemasonry, there are different subsets, with the final body a member can join being the “commandery” before reaching the status of a Knight Templar, the highest degree in the York Rite. McConnell followed this traditional approach, joining the commandery before becoming a Knight Templar and supporting the efforts of their charity through financial contributions. Each year, the Golden Chalice is awarded in recognition of a single donation of a previously set amount and may be applied to the Permanent Donor Fund. Most recently, McConnell was presented with a Golden Chalice adorned with the inscription “That Others May See” in special recognition of his generous donation to the foundation. The history of the chalice and its inscription dates back to the Knights Templar original mission and pays homage to the organization’s Christian-based heritage during the Crusades. Those struggling with vision issues as a child are at a natural disadvantage and are forced to find other ways to learn. With financial contributions like McConnell’s, the foundation has been able to help children have proper vision so that they may see, get ahead in life, and continue to learn. “In Masonry, we are often asked about what we seek. In general, we seek light,” said McConnell. “And, we seek the knowledge of information so that others may see the light, learn, and have this same thirst for knowledge.”, Golden Chalice Recipient, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, 2021
- In January 2015, our McConnell Law Firm founder, Jonathan W. McConnell, met a man wrongly accused of rape. Jon spent the next year heavily investigating the case, utilizing private investigators, medical experts, and even an anonymous letter to form the defense that resulted in the dismissal of charges. Read the full cover story: https://issuu.com/splurgemagazine/docs/splurge_316_april_2022, Featured on Splurge Magazine Cover, Splurge Magazine, 2022
- Expertise - Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Wichita 2020, 2020
- Martindale-Hubble - Platinum Client Champion, 2020
- Three Best Rated - Best of Business 2020 - Award of Excellence, 2020
- ESQ.500 – AJI Seal of Excellence
- AVVO Clients’ Choice Award 2016 – Criminal Defense
- Business Tort Trial Lawyers – Top 10
- Just Great Lawyers – Member
- Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40, 2013
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2013
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys- Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40
- American Institute of DUI / DWI Attorneys – 10 Best for Client Satisfaction in KS, 2016 – 2017
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys – Top Ten Attorney
- National League of Renowned Attorneys – Top 1%
- American Jurist Institute – Top Ten Attorneys
- Top American Lawyers – Lifetime Charter Member
- Criminal Trial lawyers – Top 25
- America’s Top 100 Attorneys – Lifetime Achievement
- Power Attorneys – Member
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year First Runner Up, 2012
- “Paul Harris Fellow”, Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, 2015
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys – 10 Best for Client Satisfaction in KS, 2015 – 2017
- Three Best Rated – 3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Wichita KS
- AVVO – Superb Lawyer Rating
- Lawyers of Distinction – Top 10%
- Mass Tort Trial Lawyers – Top 25
- American Society of Legal Advocates – Top 40 Lawyer Under 40
- Tennessee Squire – Tennessee Squire Association
- Lead Counsel Rated
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, 2013
- Commissioned by the Governor of Kentucky in 2015, Kentucky Colonel, 2015
- National Academy of Jurisprudence – Premier 100
- Super Lawyers – Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars
- Kansas Masonic Foundation- Masonic Philanthropist
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys – Top Ten Ranking
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Opera Kansas – Sponsor for “Staggerwing”, 2021
- Wichita Bar Association – Practical Tips for Avoiding the Dreaded 60-1507 – Presenter | 2020, 2020
- NAACP (Wichita Branch) – Silver Life Member, 2020
- DeMolay International – Excalibur Chapter (Youth Leadership Organization) – Speaker | 2020, 2020
- The Kansas African American Museum – Cowry Shell Leadership Society, 2021
- Wichita Cancer Foundation – Member of the Advisory Board, 2018
- U.S. News & World Report Lawyer
- Wichita Wagonmasters - Member, 2018
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- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year First Runner Up, raising more than $21,000 in proceeds to benefit the organization, 2012
- Life Sponsor of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
- American Collegiate Society for Adapted Athletics - Board Member
- Delta Delta Delta- Phi Xi Chapter (Sorority) | Campus Life Awareness Week Speaker: Campus Date Rape Issues & DUI
- Knights of St. Andrew (Scottish Rite Freemasons) – Life Member
- Patriot Life Member of the National Rifle Association – Benefactor Level
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity – Gamma Omicron Chapter at the University of Kansas (Honor Initiate of Pledge Class), Lifetime Alumni Member, One of Jackson’s Men- #4203
- Scottish Rite Research Society – Life Member
- Fraternal Order of Police – Wichita, Kansas Lodge #5 – Associate Member
- Delta Delta Delta- Phi Xi Chapter (Sorority) | Speaker: DUI’s & The Criminal Defense Process
- Permanent Contributing Member of The Shriners Hospitals for Children
- Midian Shrine Temple - Member and Temple Attorney
- Beta Theta Pi- Delta Gamma Chapter (Fraternity) | Campus Life Awareness Week Speaker: Campus Date Rape Issues & DUI
- Wichita Scottish Rite Temple – 32° Mason, Endowed Life Member, & Former Membership Chairman
- The Hōnore Adversis Foundation
- Wichita Midian Shrine Temple- Noble, Perpetual Life Member, & Temple Attorney
- Kansas Masonic Foundation – Member of the Board of Trustees
- Sons of Confederate Veterans – Life Member
- Delta Upsilon- Wichita State Chapter (Fraternity) | Speaker: Campus Date Rape Issues & DUI
- Member of the Rotary Club of East Wichita
- American Diabetes Association - Manager for Austin Henry's Father of the Year Campaign, 2013
- Lifetime Member of the Wichita State University Alumni Association
- Albert Pike Lodge #303 – Master Mason & Perpetual Life Member
- Midwest Innocence Project
- York Rite of Kansas- Knight Templar & Perpetual Life Member
- Crystal Eastman Leadership Society – American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
- The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution – Life Member
- Kansas Sheriffs’ Association
- Member of and volunteer for Hillside Christian Church
Industry Groups:
- General Public
Office location for Jonathan W. McConnell
100 N Broadway
Suite 400
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-243-5903
Selections
9 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2023
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Q: What Do I Do If I’m Falsely Accused Of A Sex Crime In Kansas?
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