Michael C. Duma
About
Johnson County Criminal Defense Lawyer and Former Prosecutor
Michael C. Duma began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor in the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office. At his time there, he developed a skill for litigation and held an impressive conviction record. While a county prosecutor, Michael not only was successful in litigating criminal cases at the trial level, but also gained extensive experience in perfecting appeals in the Kansas Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court.
Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Michael has developed a reputation as an aggressive criminal defense attorney who skillfully advocates for his clients. Michael has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Thompson Reuter’s since 2015 and was selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association for their “Top 40 under 40” designation, an award received by less than 2% of Kansas attorneys. Michael is often called upon by local news outlets to comment on noteworthy cases and changes in the law. Michael currently serves on the Wyandotte County Bench Bar committee and is a member of the National Organization for Reformation of Marijuana Laws.
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Accomplishments:
- Super Lawyer "Rising Star" designation for excellence in criminal defense
- “Top 40 under 40” National Trial Lawyers Association
- "Ten Best" Kansas Criminal Defense Award - American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- “Top 100” National Trial Lawyer’s Association
Education
- Juris Doctor: Washburn University School of Law
- Undergraduate School Undergraduate Degree: Arizona State University
Associations
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- National Organization for Reformation of Marijuana Laws
- Wyandotte County Bar Association
- Johnson County Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association
- Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Wyandotte County Bench-Bar Committee 2017
Licenses:
- Kansas State and Municipal Courts
- Missouri State and Municipal Courts
- U.S. Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. Court of Appeals for 10th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for 8th Circuit
Publications:
- Kansas Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country: Why the Kansas Act is Unnecessary Outdated and Unfair.
Areas of Practice Kansas & Missouri
