Michael C. Duma
About
Johnson County Criminal Defense Lawyer and Former Prosecutor
Michael C. Duma is a distinguished criminal defense attorney with a robust background in both prosecution and defense. He began his legal career at the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office, where he honed his litigation skills and achieved an impressive conviction record. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Michael not only excelled in trial litigation but also gained extensive experience in appellate advocacy before the Kansas Court of Appeals and the Kansas Supreme Court.
As a criminal defense attorney, Michael has earned a reputation as an aggressive and skillful advocate for his clients. His dedication to excellence has been recognized through multiple honors, including being named a "Super Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters since 2015 and receiving the "Top 100" designation from the National Trial Lawyers Association—an accolade awarded to less than 2% of Kansas attorneys. Michael is often sought after to litigate complex cases, including murder, conspiracy, and white-collar crimes. Michael also frequently contributes to local news outlets for his insights on noteworthy cases and legal developments.
Michael's educational background includes a Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law and an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Wyandotte County Bar Association, the Johnson County Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, he serves on the Wyandotte County Bench-Bar Committee.
Michael is strong supporter of the second amendment. In his spare time, he participates in USPSA shooting competitions and maintains a Federal Firearms License. As a result, Michael stays up to date on firearm laws and takes pride in helping individuals maintain their firearm rights when charged with a crime.
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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.
