On January 30, 2020, a jury acquitted attorney Chris Joseph’s client in Shawnee County District Court on five of six charges of unlawful sexual relations. In an interview with the Kansas City Star, Mr. Joseph said the jury was suspicious about the claims made by inmates during an investigation even the District Attorney admitted was […]
In January, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services completed its notification process to all organizations who applied for a medical marijuana license. Unfortunately more than 2,000 applications were received for just over 300 licenses scheduled to be issued. Those whose applications were denied are questioning the grading process and have engaged legal counsel […]
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Joseph, Hollander & Craft Year in Review. As we entered the new decade, we reflected on the events of 2019. It was another exciting year of growth, both internally and geographically, and continued courtroom success. We are pleased to share the highlights with you here. It is a […]
Kansas City, MO — Established Kansas law firm Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC is pleased to announce the opening of its first Missouri office in downtown Kansas City at 926 Cherry Street. With this expansion across the state line, the firm also adds attorneys Christopher McHugh and Andrew (Drew) Goodwin. McHugh, who practiced in Joseph, […]
Five attorneys from Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC have been honored by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2019, including one selected to the prestigious “Rising Stars” list. Fewer than 5 percent of all attorneys in Missouri and Kansas are selected as Super Lawyers in their respective states. Listed as Super Lawyers: Christopher M. Joseph (Topeka/Lawrence), the […]
The Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act (KSASFA), K.S.A. 60-4101 et seq., in effect since 1994, authorizes Kansas law enforcement officers to seize property and cash alleged to be related to certain criminal activity—although no criminal case need ever be filed. In February 2017, the Kansas Legislature asked the Kansas Judicial Council to form […]