Erica Whitsell

From the law office of McConnell Law Firm, P.A., in Wichita, Kansas, Erica Whitsell provides judicious legal representation to clients facing serious and pressing criminal defense challenges, including DUI/DWIs, traffic offenses, false sexual allegations, domestic violence, drug crimes, violent crimes, appeals and many more. Serving residents of the surrounding region, she strives to provide her clients with every opportunity to firmly leave their legal troubles in the past and move on to greener pastures. 

In a relatively short period of time, Ms. Whitsell has made great strides within her legal community, advocating for new and innovative solutions and strategies to problems of maximal complexity that require an out-of-the-box approach. Her practice emphasizes personalized attention, enthusiastic zeal in helping her clients and a meticulous focus on achieving their goals expeditiously and with poise. Previously working at the Sedgwick County Public Defender’s Office and the Minnehaha County Public Advocate’s Office, she understands the intricacies of the local judiciary she operates in, providing her clients with an added advantage.

Ms. Whitsell completed her undergraduate studies at the South Dakota State University, graduating magna cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a minor in Spanish. She then enrolled at the University of South Dakota Law School and received her Juris Doctor in 2019. The same year she graduated from law school, she obtained her license to practice law in South Dakota and later in Kansas. Within her legal community, she is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Wichita Bar Association (Young Lawyers Section), the South Dakota Bar Association and the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.