Jose R. Almejo

Jose R. Almejo is an attorney at Norton, Wasserman, Jones & Kelly, L.L.C., in Salina, Kansas. His practice primarily covers civil litigation and transactional law. Jose’s background includes military service, undergraduate study in political science, and legal education in San Diego. He now works in a Kansas practice that serves individuals and businesses, bringing that background to legal disputes and transactional matters.

Jose earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with an emphasis in International Relations and a minor in History. He later received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law in May 2026. His academic background combines study of political institutions and international affairs with formal training in law.

Before completing his bachelor’s degree, Jose served in the United States Navy for eight years. During law school, he served as secretary of the University of San Diego Older Wiser Law Students organization. He expressed an interest in helping veterans with disability claims and in transactional work. His current practice follows his military service, undergraduate education, and completion of law school in 2026.

Jose R. Almejo brings military experience and legal study to a practice focused on civil litigation and transactional law. His political science education included international relations and history, adding context for the study of institutions and legal systems. His student leadership provided another form of service alongside his studies. He now works in a Salina firm serving Kansas individuals and businesses with a range of legal needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Norton, Wasserman, Jones & Kelly, L.L.C.
• Member, Kansas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Santa Barbara
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science with an Emphasis in International Relations and a Minor in History

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