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About Paul Morrison

Meet Paul Morrison

A Proven Fighter in the Courtroom

Born in Dodge City, Kansas, Paul Morrison earned the nickname “The Gunfighter” for his relentless courtroom style. As former Kansas Attorney General and longtime Johnson County District Attorney, he won over 120 jury trail wins, including many high-stakes murder and violent crime cases.

As a defense attorney Morrison has secured many not guilty verdicts on charges ranging from rape, sexual abuse, aggravated battery and murder.  Examples include State v. C.W. who was acquitted by a jury of rape in 2024, State v. B.K. who was acquitted of child sexual abuse in 2022, State v. N.S. was acquitted of aggravated battery in 2023.  State v. K.K. who was acquitted of First-Degree Murder in 2023. Additionally, Morrison has had several high-profile cases involving sexual abuse and solicitation to commit murder wherein the prosecutor dismissed all charges within a week of a scheduled jury trial.

Former Kansas Attorney General

Former Johnson County District Attorney

Over 120 Jury Trial Wins as a Prosecutor and Criminal Defense Attorney

Inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (2006)

Expert in trial strategy & sentencing policy

Some Notable Cases

Former Kansas Attorney General

A death penalty conviction involving one of the first Internet serial murderers.

State vs. Deborah Green

Successful prosecution of a physician who poisoned her husband and killed two of her children in a house fire.

State vs. Richard Grisson

The first successful conviction in Kansas history of a multiple body-less murder case.

State vs. John Maynard

Prosecuted killer and sociopath John Maynard who later escaped from the Lansing, Kansas, prison by brainwashing a prison dog trainer and volunteer.

Meet Veronica L. Dersch

Litigation Attorney

Trial tested litigant with over 23 years of experience in federal, state, and municipal courts. Licensed in Kansas and Missouri state and federal courts. Brings a broad range of high-value trial experience across diverse jurisdictions.

Criminal Trial Experience

Conducted jury trials involving:

First-degree murder, felony murder, and death penalty cases

Aggravated kidnapping, battery, and assault

Rape, aggravated indecent liberties, and criminal sodomy

Aggravated burglary, theft, DUI, and domestic battery

Battery on law enforcement and interference with law enforcement

Provided training on legal and public safety topics to:

Regional Police Academy and Kansas Law Enforcement Training Centers

Kansas Code Enforcement Association personnel

Wyandotte County Probation & Parole officers

Heartland Paralegal Association and Johnson County Community College

High school students and civic groups

Interim County Attorney, Cherokee County, Kansas

Judge Pro Tempore for Divisions 15, M4, and M3, Johnson County Courthouse

Litigated complex civil cases across state, federal, and bankruptcy courts nationwide

About Veronica L. Dersch

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Serving People From

Olathe, Overland Park, Kansas City, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Shawnee and Westwood as well as Johnson County, Douglas County, Jackson County, Leavenworth County and Miami County, KS.