Michael T. Yonke - Kansas City, MO
Attorney at Yonke Law, LLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Kansas City, MO
4310 Madison Avenue Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64111
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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32
Years
Experience
Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 05/05/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Mike Yonke is passionate about what he does for a living. Every single day he helps people who have been injured because of someone's negligence. These people may have physical, psychological, or financial damages because of an accident, and he does everything in his power to help them get the compensation they deserve.
Passion for Law
In 1994, Mike Yonke became a lawyer. This is something he had dreamed about ever since he was a little boy. His late father was also an attorney who founded a law firm 60 years ago. Mike remembers being in court rooms at a young age watching his father aggressively fight for the rights of his clients, and he loved it. That's what he wanted to do when he grew up.
In high school, he tried out the skills he saw his father use in court by joining the debate team. He ended up doing well competing with other high schools throughout the state. Mike knew that he was on to something!
In college, Mike decided to intern at the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office. For two years, he was able to lend a hand in investigating and preparing murder cases. He was able to participate in some notorious murder trials.
The experience he gained from his time at the prosecutor's office fueled the fire inside of him to move forward towards a career in law. It wasn't long before he was working for the Missouri Attorney General Capital Case Unit. During that time, he worked on a death penalty case that was nationally publicized. The case ended in a guilty verdict.
He was eager to start law school and learn everything he could about the legal system. Besides his core curriculum, he went above and beyond to become a member of the National Trial Advocacy Team. He interned again at the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office where he was able to work on a first degree murder case and sexual assault case. These cases also ended in guilty verdicts.
With a law degree in hand, Mike decided to join his father's firm. It was where his passion was born and it is where it would grow for many years. This is when he started to handle high profile personal injury and wrongful death cases.
In 2001, he decided to break away from his father's law firm. He wanted to create his own law firm just like his father had done for himself over 60 years ago. This step that he took has brought Yonke law firm where it is today.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer, 2006 – Present
- Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal, 2004 - 2007
- The Best Lawyers in America
- AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael T. Yonke
Included on the 2016Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 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
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri
J.D.
Honors: Member, National Trial Advocacy Team
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri
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Non Legal Education
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University of Missouri,
Columbia,
Missouri, 1990
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Major: Psychology
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University of Missouri,
Columbia,
Missouri, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Yonke, Arnold, Newbold & Jacoby, P.C., Attorney, 1994 - 2000
- Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, Intern, 1993 - 1994
- Missouri Attorney General Capital Case Unit
Classes and Seminars
- Medical Malpractice, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 2005
Published Works
Articles
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High Stacked Merchandize - A Hazard in The Courtroom, MATA Advocate, 2006
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 1994
- Kansas, 1995
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1994
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 1995
Other Affiliations
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 1994 - Present
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2005 - Present (Board of Governors)
- American Association for Justice
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Gamma Delta
Photo
Contact
4310 Madison Avenue
Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (816) 800-9282
Fax: (816) 888-5188
Email: Send a message
Website: https://yonke.law/
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