Jesse J. Gutierrez

Jesse J. Gutierrez is an associate at Hinkle Law Firm LLC in Wichita, Kansas. Her practice focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation, with particular interests in DUI defense and personal injury defense. Gutierrez advocates for clients in both criminal and civil matters and works to develop defense strategies suited to the facts and procedural demands of each case. Her practice also includes broader personal injury litigation.

Gutierrez earned her J.D. cum laude from Washburn University School of Law in 2020 and her B.B.A. in Management from Fort Hays State University in 2017. During law school, she received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Criminal Procedure, International Business Transactions, and Real Estate Transactions. Her academic training supports her work across criminal defense and civil litigation matters requiring detailed analysis, preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

While attending law school, Gutierrez interned with the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office and obtained a 719 legal intern permit. That authorization allowed her to appear on behalf of the State of Kansas in dockets, hearings, and trials, providing early courtroom experience. She also clerked at Hinkle Law Firm during the summer of 2019 before joining the firm as an associate attorney in August 2020.

Jesse J. Gutierrez is admitted before the Kansas Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. She belongs to the Wichita Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and DRI. Her firm profile also lists a 2026 “Ones to Watch” recognition in Insurance Coverage. Her background supports practical representation in criminal defense, DUI, civil litigation, and personal injury matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Hinkle Law Firm LLC
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, DRI
• Member, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Wichita Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Fort Hays State University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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