Kurt P. Kerns

Kurt P. Kerns has yet to lose a murder trial. He is an A rated 'Superlawyer,' and the founding partner of Ariagno, Kerns, Mank & White, L.L.C.

He has developed the respect of his peers with his frequent victories in complex, high-profile cases. He has completed additional training at the National Criminal Defense College as well as Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, where he is currently on staff.

Mr. Kerns' successes include state, federal and appellate cases involving conspiracy, first-degree murder and fraud. Mr. Kerns has avoided convictions in ten consecutive federal jury trials. In 10 murder trials, he has had 8 outright acquittals, a hung jury, and one lesser manslaughter conviction. He has served on the Board of Governors for the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He practices before the International War Crime Tribunal at the The Hague, Netherlands, where he recently defended Commander Vinko Martinovic. Kerns is one of only twenty-six American lawyers authorized to appear before the International Criminal Court.

Mr. Kerns is a frequent lecturer at Criminal Defense seminars across the nation and has been featurned legal commentator on national cable networks - Court TV and A&E American Justice.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

» Washburn University J.D.
» National Criminal Defense College Graduate - Macon, Georgia
» Graduate - Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College - Dubois, Wyoming
» Board of Governors - Kansas Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MEDIA REVIEWS

» "It's clear he plays to win in the courtroom" / Wichita Business Journal
» "Emotionally Charged" / Hays Daily News
» "Extensive criminal defense experience" / Garden City Telegram
» "Deliberate and sarcastic" / The Hutchinson News
» "His presentation was brilliant" / Hays Daily News

PUBLISHED OPINIONS

» State v. Delacruz, 258 Kan. 129, (1995)
» United States v. Moore, 91 F.3d 96, (1996)
» United States v. Hardwell, 80 F.3d 1471, (1996)
» United States v. Reed, 114 F.3d 1067, (1997)
» State of Kansas v. Naramore, 25 Kan. App. 2nd 302, (1998)
» State of Kansas v. Flynn, 274 Kan. 473, (2002)
» United States v. Cota-Meza, 367 F.3d 1218, (2004)
» United States v. Freeman, 479 F.3d 743, (2007)

CONTACT INFORMATION

EMAIL:kurtpkerns@aol.com
TELEPHONE: 1-316-265-5511