Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Kansas since: 1990
Education: The University of Kansas School of Law
Details
Nika A.J. Cummings from the Wichita, Kansas, law office of Cummings & Cummings LLC has dedicated her 30-plus years of legal career to representing clients facing criminal charges of all severities, including domestic violence, DUI/DWI, drug crimes, marijuana paraphernalia, assault, theft, resisting arrest, probation violations, aggravated burglary and trespassing.
Having spent time as a prosecutor at the Sedgwick County Public Defender’s office, Ms. Cummings has gained a keen understanding of the strategies used by judges and prosecutors at every step of the process. Her dedication to criminal defense has led to many acquittals and dismissals, and her success rate in securing not guilty verdicts increases every year.
Ms. Cummings graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 1986 from The University of Kansas. In 1990, she received her doctorate in jurisprudence from The University of Kansas School of Law. Committed and compassionate, she is authorized to practice law in the state of Kansas. She is also admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Kansas and the Kansas Supreme Court.
A deeply involved member of the legal community, Ms. Cummings expands his connections through organizations such as the Wichita Bar Association, the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has been rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell for her consistent commitment to client service and high ethical standards.
*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 Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Probation, Theft
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 1990, Kansas
Professional Webpage: http://wichitadvattorney.com/about/
- Member, Wichita Bar Association
- Kansas Supreme Court
- The District of Kansas
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, KACDL (Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers)
- The University of Kansas, B.A. 1986
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024