Eli O’Brien

Eli O’Brien is a Wichita criminal defense attorney who represents clients facing serious felony accusations and other criminal charges in Kansas. He handles cases that require detailed investigation, careful legal research, and substantial courtroom preparation. He draws on years of public defense and private practice experience when evaluating evidence, questioning witnesses, challenging prosecution theories, and preparing matters for negotiation or jury trial. His practice centers on protecting clients’ constitutional rights.

Eli earned his B.S. in History from Emporia State University in 2009 and his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law in 2014. He focused on criminal law coursework and competed on a Washburn trial team during law school. He later graduated from the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute in 2019. His education and trial training support his research, case preparation, witness examination, and practical courtroom advocacy skills.

Eli began his legal career with the Sedgwick County Public Defender’s Office, where he represented indigent people accused of serious felony offenses. He developed jury trial experience in cases involving murder, aggravated assault, and rape, and his trials produced multiple acquittals. He later continued defending serious felony accusations in private practice. His background helps him assess prosecution evidence, develop defense theories, prepare witnesses, and present contested criminal cases to juries.

Eli O’Brien is admitted to the Kansas state courts and the US District Court for the District of Kansas. He belongs to the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2021. He has also received Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognition. His professional record reflects sustained criminal defense work, intensive trial preparation, and advocacy for people facing criminal accusations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Monnat & Spurrier
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emporia State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)