Leslie F. Hulnick

Leslie F. Hulnick, Of Counsel at Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt, P.A., is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with nearly five decades of practice. Highly regarded for his trial advocacy, he has defended clients in complex cases and is recognized nationally as a leader in DUI defense. His AV Preeminent rating reflects the highest level of professional excellence.

Leslie earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver in 1975 and has since become a fixture in the Kansas legal community. A founding member and past president of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he also chaired the Wichita Bar Association’s Criminal Law Committee. His efforts were instrumental in reforming jury selection rules, earning him the Wichita Bar Association’s President’s Award.

Throughout his career, Leslie has built a strong reputation in criminal defense through both publishing and teaching. He authored key chapters for the Kansas Bar Association’s Criminal Law Handbook, including “The Law of DUI” and “The Law of Preliminary Hearings,” which are frequently used by lawyers across the state. He has also been a featured speaker for leading legal organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Kansas Bar Association, and the American College of Legal Medicine, where he regularly presents on trial strategy, the effective use of expert witnesses, and advanced DUI defense tactics.

As a founding member, past dean, and current Fellow of the National College for DUI Defense, Leslie F. Hulnick has been honored with the Erwin-Taylor Award from Harvard University for his lifetime contributions. His national and local influence, combined with decades of courtroom experience, make him one of Kansas’s most respected advocates. Clients and colleagues alike value his dedication to justice and his ability to shape both practice and policy in the field of criminal defense law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt, P.A.
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Past President, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Life Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Founding Member, National College of DUI Defense

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Denver
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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