Joshua K. Douglass

Joshua K. Douglass is a criminal defense attorney and the founder of Douglass Law Office in Manhattan, Kansas. He represents clients accused of misdemeanors and serious felonies, including DUI offenses, drug crimes, and other misdemeanor or felony charges. His practice focuses on protecting the rights of accused individuals and helping them understand the criminal process. He established his own firm after several years in public defense and now provides individualized representation in criminal matters.

Joshua earned a B.S. in Criminology from Kansas State University and later received his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law. He graduated from law school with honors and was admitted to the Kansas Bar in 2007. His study of criminology and law provided preparation for a career centered on criminal proceedings. He is also admitted to practice before the US District Court for the District of Kansas and continues to apply this legal training in defense work.

Joshua began working in a public defender’s office after law school and spent five years representing clients in criminal cases. His experience included minor drug offenses, DUI charges, violent crimes, and other felony allegations. That role gave him courtroom experience and familiarity with the preparation and presentation of defense cases. In 2012, he founded Douglass Law Office, where he continued working on criminal matters and emphasizing direct attention to each client’s circumstances.

Joshua K. Douglass is a member of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His practice draws on experience representing people accused of offenses at different levels of seriousness. He emphasizes the opportunity for clients to have their account heard and their legal rights protected. His professional work focuses on developing defense strategies, assessing available options, and assisting clients through proceedings that can carry serious personal and legal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Douglass Law Office
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kansas State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminology

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