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The lawyers are described as "very hard working" and "very bright individuals" who do their best to defend clients
“All the attorneys here in this office work very hard and are some very brite individuals that in my mind do the very best for anyone no matter what you ask them to defend you for.”
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The lawyers are praised for their dedication to defending their clients
“To much is.. GIVEN much is REQUIRED....When God has a calling on you.🌷, to defend His people🙏 ...its a Honor for you to stand In 😇John's shoes and speak for His people.🌷May God continue to bless and keep you...”
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Some clients feel that the public defenders do not actually defend the public, but instead assist the prosecutor's office
“These people do not defend the public they assist the prosecutors office.”
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Clients feel that public defenders do not provide enough encouragement to fight cases and instead focus on the worst possible outcomes
“All he did was tell me the worst possible out comes. Told me my compliance needed to be forced, for something I had no problem complying with when it would be both feasible and reasonable.”

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30 Apr, 2024 by Michael keiter
Pathetic excuse for a sixth amendment I see it looks like you tried to suppress my last political speech/criticism of you worthless government individuals are "public defender's" are, if you or "anyone" reports my post again I will send a subpoena to Google for you I.P. address and your I.E.M.I and file section 18 title 242 for willfully depriving me of my first amendment right "political speech." Record these people when you're talking to them Federal and Kansas law is a party consent report any signs unethical doing to the Kansas bar and the D.O.J, I'll be pursuing the WPD with civil and criminal audits.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Lilia hernandez
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09 Feb, 2024 by Patricia kennon (p.k. or pattie)
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27 Dec, 2023 by William casteel
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01 Aug, 2023 by Bridget “candi” clark
To much is.. GIVEN much is REQUIRED....When God has a calling on you.🌷, to defend His people🙏 ...its a Honor for you to stand In 😇John's shoes and speak for His people.🌷May God continue to bless and keep you...3 STARS..😇 ONE FOR THE FATHER,SON,AND HOLY SPIRIT
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19 Feb, 2020 by Tania
Corey came to my house to file the claim, I Iive in Salina I was nervous to drive after the accident that was great, he did amazing job with my case, thank you Corey!!
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20 Jan, 2020 by Cheyenne
John Corey Sucher went above and beyond for my daughter and I! This was a very difficult case and he had to work with two very difficult insurance company's. Although it was difficult he still managed to keep me calm and well informed and I was very satisfied with the results he fought for! Would definitely recommend!
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22 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
Corey was very responsive in always answering my questions along the process of case.
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12 Jun, 2016 by Cynthia
I consulted, then hired Mr. Brennan to help me with my disability petition. I had been unsuccessful for 2.5 years, and Mr. Brennan agreed to assist me. He did not profess a positive outcome, but he did interview me thoroughly. He met with me twice before meeting with the Judge, and his affect was very calm, direct, and I felt confident that if I did not present enough information myself, he would be able to pick up where I left off. He did this a couple times, and presented information I had forgotten. We worked together very well. I was very luck to have consulted/hired Mr. Brennan as I found him trustworthy and supportive of me when we went before the Judge. he supported my statements and also supported that I needed to change position as my back and hip hurt from sitting so long. The Judge was also very graceful. I felt very supported by Mr. Brennan during this process.
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12 Jan, 2017 by Jennifer
Lynnette is an OUTSTANDING attorney! She was able to do what other attorneys were not! She helped me get my kids back after going through a long stressful, ugly custody battle. She is caring, determined, straight to the point and very hard working once on your case! Even with me living out of state she has been great! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER to anyone going through a tuff custody issue or any other family issue.
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25 Dec, 2016 by Brian
I contacted Lynnette Herrman when my daughter's mother met a new guy and suddenly decided to take my daughter out of state. Obviously I was no longer necessary. We never had a legal custody agreement and my name was not on the birth certificate because I didn't know she was mine until after she was born. Also, we live in a conservative state that leans heavily towards the mother's rights. Needless to say, Lynnette was fighting an uphill battle from the very beginning. And she told me during the initial consult that this may not be a winnable case. No talking up the sure win just to get hired. Fortunately for me, she seemed to take the wrongness of the situation personally and fought like a bulldog for my daughter and me. Lynnette was constantly in contact asking for small details during her case research, always digging for the slightest advantage. This paid off enormously when her absolute understanding if our situation aloud her to catch my ex in numerous exaggerations and out right lies. And in court, she argued our case almost as if she was fighting for her own kid. By the time she was done, I not only got 50/50 time with my daughter but the judge actually made me primary custodian. Surprisingly, Lynnette was able to do all this with minimal mud slinging in court. I now have a much better relationship with my ex than ever before and that allows us to be much better parents for our daughter. I would absolutely hire Lynnette Herrman for any legal matters I run into in the future. This lady almost single handedly gave me my family back. There is no amount if thanks that will ever cover that. Hopefully this review well help pay it back a little.
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29 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
She really knew her stuff and looked at my case from different angles than other attorneys I had talked to. After consultations with two other attorneys before her, I was worried I wouldn't find anyone I liked, but within minutes of meeting her I knew she was the right choice. She was confident but still forthcoming and honest when she answered my questions and I felt very comfortable hiring her. Throughout my case, she stayed in touch whenever needed and worked diligently to uncover all the facts and details about the situation surrounding my case. Ultimately we did win, with what I can only assume was a rather embarrassing defeat for the other side, who thought they had me beat hands down and probably would have with any other attorney on the job.
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