Carl E. Cornwell - an Olathe, Kansas (KS) Criminal Defense Lawyer

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

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Carl E. Cornwell included in a Super Lawyers® list

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
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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
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2011 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2010 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
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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

Legal Education
- Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas, 1976
Non Legal Education
- Kansas State University, 1970
  Bachelor of Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

U.S. Marine Corps, Lieutenant

Bar Admissions

Kansas, 1977

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Olathe, KS

142 North Cherry Street
Suite 100
Olathe, KS 66061

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Phone: 913-712-0459

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Website: https://www.carlcornwell.com

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