Rick Johnson

Rick Johnson is a lawyer at KC Defenders, LLC, focused on criminal defense law, traffic matters, and civil rights litigation. His practice covers offenses ranging from speeding tickets and DWI to federal charges, drug crimes, sexual assault allegations, armed robbery, and homicide. He further represents people whose constitutional rights have been violated by police or government agencies. He has practiced law for more than 25 years and founded his practice in 2005.

Rick attended Kansas State University, where he was involved with Students for Peace & Justice. He earned his B.A.Sc. in History there. He later completed the legal education required to enter the profession and began building a career in criminal defense and civil rights litigation. His academic background helped prepare him for work involving constitutional issues, courtroom advocacy, and complex criminal matters.

Rick has obtained dismissals and not guilty verdicts in criminal cases involving DWI, sex offenses, armed robbery, drug possession, criminal drug enterprises, and homicide. His civil rights work includes claims involving police brutality and alleged violations of First Amendment, Second Amendment, Equal Protection, and Due Process rights. He has extensive experience examining search and seizure issues, eyewitness identification, false confessions, and other police procedures.

Rick Johnson represents clients in Kansas City and throughout Missouri in serious criminal and constitutional matters. His work includes state and federal defense involving allegations that can carry significant penalties and long-term consequences. He evaluates the facts, police conduct, and available defenses in each case while preparing matters for negotiation or trial. His practice combines criminal defense experience with litigation involving alleged misconduct by law enforcement and governmental authorities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, KC Defenders, LLC
• Member, Missouri Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Kansas State University
  BASc in History

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