Nika Cummings

Nika Cummings is a highly accomplished criminal defense attorney based in Wichita, Kansas, with over 31 years of legal experience. She is a founding attorney at the Wichita law office of Cummings & Cummings LLC and has built a reputation for securing dismissals and not-guilty verdicts in a wide range of criminal cases. Her extensive practice areas include defending clients against charges such as domestic violence, DUI/DWI, drug crimes, theft, probation violations, aggravated burglary, and more.

A graduate of the University of Kansas, Ms. Cummings earned her bachelor’s degree in 1986 and her Juris Doctor in 1990 from the University of Kansas School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Kansas and is admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Kansas and the Kansas Supreme Court.

Ms. Cummings began her legal career at the Sedgwick County Public Defender’s Office, where she gained invaluable insight into the strategies employed by judges and prosecutors. This prosecutorial experience enhances her ability to anticipate and counter the opposition’s tactics, ensuring her clients receive the strongest possible defense. Her exceptional trial success includes an unmatched number of not-guilty verdicts in felony jury trials in Sedgwick County over a five-year span.

As a dedicated member of the legal community, Ms. Cummings maintains active involvement with professional organizations, including the Wichita Bar Association, the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Her peers recognize her commitment to ethical practice and client advocacy, earning her the distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell and inclusion in Super Lawyers for 2022–2024.

Ms. Cummings is known for her compassionate approach, understanding that good people can find themselves in challenging situations. Fluent in Croatian, she is uniquely positioned to assist Croatian-speaking clients, offering them exceptional legal representation tailored to their needs. Her extensive knowledge, experience, and determination make her a trusted advocate for individuals facing criminal charges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Cummings & Cummings, LLC
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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