Jonathan Laurans is a Kansas City appeals attorney who also focuses his practice on post-conviction & federal criminal cases. Mr. Laurans has been litigating criminal appeals and post-conviction “habeas corpus” cases in several states and in our federal court system for 32 years. Mr. Laurans understands that what clients want most is an appeals lawyer who is easily accessible and who makes appellate, post-conviction and criminal law fully understandable and can explain its intricacies simply to you. As his client, you will never be obstructed, ignored, or stonewalled by secretaries or legal staffers. Mr. Laurans will personally communicate with you at all times, and work hand-in-hand with you as he researches, investigates, and litigates your appeals, post-conviction, or criminal case case.
Whether you are accused of a crime, have recently been found guilty, or are already serving a prison sentence, you need an appellate attorney to assert and protect your rights, and who is familiar and experienced with the appeals and post-conviction processes at the state and federal levels. Appellate and post-conviction law is riddled with legal intricacies and procedural hurdles that depend upon the unique details of each case. You need an experienced appellate attorney willing to listen to your story, and then investigate the evidence, conduct rigorous legal research, construct a winning defense, and then deliver all of it in a clear and cogent manner to your judges. Only an experienced appeals attorney can do all these things to maximize the possibility of a positive legal outcome for your case.
If you are charged with a crime, don’t let fear overwhelm you. Just as there are laws written to conform citizens’ conduct, define crimes, and provide law enforcement with investigative powers, there are also laws designed to protect you or your loved one, the accused. We are told from an early age that anyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty, and that defendants are guaranteed a fair trial. But we are not told that the prosecution is not the party responsible for ensuring that you receive justice. The reality is that your appeals attorney is the person most responsible for ensuring recognition of your legal rights, and your entitlement to fair treatment and trial. If you select the wrong appellate attorney, your rights can be all but lost, and the consequences will often last a lifetime.
