McConnell Law Firm

What McConnell Law Firm does

McConnell Law Firm, P.A. is a privately held criminal defense law firm headquartered at 100 N Broadway Street, Suite 400, in the Ruffin Building in downtown Wichita, Kansas. Founded by Jonathan W. McConnell in 2014 (originally as Jonathan W. McConnell Attorney at Law and rebranded in 2017), the firm serves individuals and juveniles in Kansas facing criminal charges, with a primary focus on DUI defense, domestic violence, drug crimes, sex crimes (including false sexual accusations), violent crimes, juvenile crimes, traffic violations, white collar crime, criminal threats, and appellate work. A secondary civil litigation practice handles driver's license suspension appeals, personal injury, medical malpractice, and contract disputes. The firm is led by four attorneys (Jonathan W. McConnell, Erica Ramstad Whitsell, Isaiah C. Eaton, and Jessica L. Wright) supported by approximately six non-attorney staff (accounting, legal assistance, paralegal, intake, and discovery roles), giving a total headcount in the 1-10 range. There is no disclosed parent company, institutional investor, or PE backing.

The firm operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion built on a free 30-minute consultation followed by a one-hour attorney consultation, with a WordPress-based website hosting 13 dedicated practice area pages and a 100+ article educational content library dating to 2012. Marketing is amplified through active Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram channels, and lead conversion is funneled through the firm's free-consultation intake form. Revenue is generated entirely through professional services legal fees on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go basis with no publicly disclosed pricing, and no API, software product, or AI tooling is offered - the technology field is explicitly marked 'Not applicable' for this legal services firm. The firm is a member of multiple criminal defense trade associations (DUI Defense Lawyers Association, National College for DUI Defense, NORML Legal Committee) and holds multi-jurisdictional bar admissions including Kansas state, federal, and U.S. Supreme Court.

Notable case outcomes include Casper v. Kansas Dep't of Revenue, a 2019 Kansas Supreme Court DUI defense precedent, and a documented pipeline of felony dismissals and jury acquittals in sex crime, violent crime, and DUI matters. Founder Jonathan W. McConnell previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Sedgwick County, Kansas, while Senior Attorney Whitsell previously served at the Sedgwick County Public Defender's Office - prosecutorial and defense experience that the firm markets as a competitive differentiator. The firm has accumulated an extensive awards portfolio including Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, AVVO Superb, Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, American Bar Foundation Fellow, and multiple lifetime achievement recognitions, and holds a 4.9/5.0 Google rating across 38 reviews. The firm also maintains civic and community partnerships including board leadership of the Kansas Masonic Foundation, advisory involvement with the Midwest Innocence Project, and membership in the ACLU Crystal Eastman Leadership Society.

Name

McConnell Law Firm

Legal name

McConnell Law Firm, P.A.

Website

https://jonathanwmcconnell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McConnell Law Firm is a privately held Wichita, Kansas-based criminal defense practice serving individuals and juveniles facing charges in Kansas state, federal, and appellate courts, with a four-attorney bench offering DUI, sex crime, violent crime, drug, domestic violence, and appellate defense services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Defense Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Criminal Defense (BPAHAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Criminal defense services
• DUI defense
• Domestic violence defense
• White collar defense
• Appellate representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Criminal Defense: The firm generates revenue through legal fees for criminal defense representation, including DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, traffic violations, white collar crimes, civil litigation, and appeals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McConnell Law Firm is a Wichita, Kansas-based criminal defense law firm providing legal representation across multiple practice areas including DUI defense, sex crimes defense, domestic violence defense, drug crimes, violent crimes, juvenile crimes, traffic violations, white collar crimes, criminal threat defense, civil litigation, and appellate representation. Services are delivered by a team of attorneys and support staff to individuals facing criminal charges in Kansas state courts, federal courts, and appellate bodies.

Product overview

McConnell Law Firm is a Wichita, Kansas-based criminal defense law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services. The firm operates as a single unified legal practice rather than a platform with modules. Its core offerings center on criminal defense services including DUI Defense, Sex Crimes Defense, Domestic Violence Defense, Drug Crimes Defense, Marijuana Defense, Violent Crimes Defense, Juvenile Crimes Defense, Criminal Threat Defense, Traffic Law Defense, and White Collar Crime Defense. The firm also provides Civil Litigation services (driver's license suspension appeals, personal injury, medical malpractice) and Appeals representation. Led by founding attorney Jonathan W. McConnell, the firm represents clients in Kansas state courts, federal courts, and before appellate bodies including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Criminal Defense Full-service criminal defense representation for misdemeanors and felonies including assault, battery, burglary, homicide, kidnapping, larceny, motor vehicle theft, robbery, and white collar crimes. Targeted at individuals charged with criminal offenses in Kansas.
• DUI Defense Legal defense for Driving Under the Influence charges of drugs or alcohol, including representation at administrative and criminal proceedings, and expungement services for DUI convictions. Targeted at individuals charged with DUI in Kansas.
• Sex Crimes Defense Defense against sex crime charges including child pornography, human trafficking, indecent liberties, prostitution, rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and statutory rape; specializes in defending against false sexual accusations. Targeted at individuals charged with sex offenses in Kansas.
• Domestic Violence Defense Legal representation for domestic violence allegations and charges, including battery and assault against family members, household members, and intimate partners. Targeted at individuals charged with domestic violence offenses in Kansas.
• Drug Crimes Defense Defense for drug-related charges including possession, possession with intent to sell, distribution, manufacturing, trafficking, and prescription drug offenses. Targeted at individuals charged with drug crimes in Kansas.
• Marijuana Defense Specialized defense for marijuana-related charges including possession, distribution, and cultivation, navigating Kansas marijuana laws and penalties. Targeted at individuals charged with marijuana offenses in Kansas.
• Violent Crimes Defense Defense for violent crime charges including murder, manslaughter, vehicular homicide, aggravated assault, armed robbery, rape, stalking, blackmail, and criminal threat. Targeted at individuals charged with violent offenses in Kansas.
• Juvenile Crimes Defense Legal representation for juvenile offenders aged 10-17, including defense against theft, DUI, property crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, vandalism, shoplifting, and trespassing; handles Immediate Intervention Programs and diversion. Targeted at juveniles and their families in Kansas.
• Criminal Threat Defense Defense for criminal threat charges (level 9 person felony) and aggravated criminal threat (level 5 nonperson felony) in Kansas state and federal court. Targeted at individuals charged with criminal threat offenses in Kansas.
• Traffic Law Defense Defense for traffic violations including DUI, driving on suspended license, no proof of insurance, reckless driving, hit and run, and leaving the scene of an accident. Targeted at individuals charged with traffic offenses in Kansas.
• White Collar Crime Defense Defense for financial crimes including embezzlement, insurance fraud, money laundering, Ponzi schemes, insider trading, securities fraud, and tax evasion. Targeted at individuals and professionals charged with financial crimes in Kansas.
• Civil Litigation Civil legal matters including driver's license suspension appeals, personal injury cases, medical malpractice claims, contract disputes, and property disputes; handles appeals, lawsuits, mediation, and arbitration. Targeted at individuals pursuing civil remedies in Kansas.
• Appeals Appellate representation for criminal and civil cases, including appeals related to false sexual accusations, traffic law, white collar crime, and criminal defense matters. Targeted at individuals seeking appellate review in Kansas and federal appellate courts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Casper v. Kansas Dep't of Revenue - Kansas Supreme Court victory establishing legal standard for DUI defense in Kansas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Midwest Innocence ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJonathan W. McConnell is a former member of the Wichita Advisory Board for the Midwest Innocence Project, which is dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted. The firm has hosted fundraising events for the organization.
• Kansas Masonic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJonathan W. McConnell serves as President of the Board of Trustees for the Kansas Masonic Foundation, which is committed to cancer research and community support throughout Kansas.
• NAACP (Wichita Branch)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Life Member of the NAACP Wichita Branch. The firm supports the organization through donations and community involvement.
• The Kansas African American MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJonathan W. McConnell is a member of the Cowry Shell Leadership Society at the museum. Firm supports the museum through donations and involvement.
• Wichita WagonmastersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm supports the Wichita Wagonmasters and their Good Life Grants program through donations and community involvement.
• Wichita Cancer FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirm sponsored the creation of a video in support of the Wichita Cancer Foundation, which provides financial assistance for cancer patients in Sedgwick County. The foundation was launched in honor of Jon's late mother.
• Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent contributing member of The Shriners Hospitals for Children.
• Rotary Foundation of Rotary InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJonathan W. McConnell was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation. Former member of the Rotary Club of East Wichita.
• Knights Templar Eye FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife sponsor and patron of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Recipient of the Golden Chalice Award.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrystal Eastman Leadership Society member of the ACLU Foundation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lathrop GPM LLP: Kansas City-rooted multi-service law firm with a significant litigation practice including white collar and criminal defense work. Comparable as a broader regional incumbent with overlapping defense and appellate capabilities.
• Husch Blackwell LLP: Major Kansas City-based multi-service law firm with litigation, white collar, and government investigations practices serving Kansas and the broader Midwest. Overlaps with McConnell's appellate and white collar defense offerings at a much larger scale.
• Stinson LLP: Large Kansas City-headquartered law firm with litigation, white collar, and government investigations capabilities. Overlaps with McConnell's white collar, civil, and appellate defense services from a much broader platform.
• Foulston Siefkin LLP: Historically the largest Kansas-based law firm, headquartered in Wichita with a broad full-service practice including litigation and white collar/criminal defense capabilities. Directly comparable as a Wichita incumbent competing for the same client base.

Direct peers

• Geragos & Geragos APC: California-based criminal defense firm handling high-profile felony cases, white collar matters, and civil litigation. Comparable as a high-end criminal defense boutique with a similar reputation-driven, high-acuity caseload profile.
• Josephson Dunlap LLP: Multi-state criminal defense boutique with offices across several states handling felonies, DUI, sex crimes, and federal matters. Comparable as a similarly structured regional criminal defense firm scaling a personal-brand practice into a multi-office platform.
• Popham Law Firm: Kansas City-based criminal defense firm handling felonies, DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, and traffic matters. Directly comparable as a Kansas-area criminal defense specialist competing for the same client pool as McConnell.
• The Cochran Firm: National criminal defense and personal injury firm founded by Johnnie Cochran, with offices across multiple states. Directly comparable as a national criminal defense boutique competing in similar felony, DUI, and civil plaintiff matters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@McConnellLawFirm
• Facebookfacebook.com/McConnellLawFirmWichita
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcconnelllawfirm
• Xx.com/JonWMcConnell
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcconnell-law-firm

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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