Carl E. Cornwell - Olathe, KS
Attorney at Carl E. Cornwell Attorney At Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Olathe, KS
142 North Cherry Street Suite 100 Olathe, KS 66061
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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49
Years
Experience
Olathe Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 04/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Carl Cornwell has been practicing law for over 40 years, and currently focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense. He has a wealth of criminal defense experience, having tried over 250 felony jury trials and over 50 homicide cases. Mr. Cornwell was admitted to practice in Kansas in 1977, and has also practiced in Missouri state courts. He has been listed in Super Lawyers magazine since 2005.
Mr. Cornwell's criminal defense expertise also extends to federal courts, as he has practiced extensively in a number of district courts throughout the United States, from Puerto Rico to Vermont to Washington. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in 1970. After serving as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years, Mr. Cornwell earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1976.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Magazine, 2005 - Present
- Super Lawyers - Kansas
Other Sources of Feedback About Carl E. Cornwell
Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas, 1976
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Non Legal Education
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Kansas State University, 1970
Bachelor of Science
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Kansas State University, 1970
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- U.S. Marine Corps, Lieutenant
Bar Admissions
- Kansas, 1977
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Contact
142 North Cherry Street
Suite 100
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: 913-712-0459
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.carlcornwell.com
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