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Carl E. Cornwell - Olathe, KS

142 North Cherry StreetSuite 100 Olathe, KS 66061

Updated: 06/23/2021

Olathe Criminal Defense Lawyer

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.

About Carl E. Cornwell

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Kansas, 1977

Education

  • Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
  • Kansas State University, 1970
    Bachelor of Science

Past Positions

  • U.S. Marine Corps, Lieutenant

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Carl E. Cornwell

Included on the 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 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

View the profile for Carl E. Cornwell on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Super Lawyers Magazine, - 2005
  • Super Lawyers -Kansas

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Address

142 North Cherry StreetSuite 100 Olathe, KS 66061

Fax

  • 913-254-7602

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Yes

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By Lisa W. on Aug. 14, 2023

0.5 out of 5 stars

6 months ago Ineffective counsel! Update: Mr Cornwell did such a bad job. Darrells 42 year sentence was pardoned by the Missouri governor. You can read about it in the St. Louis post. Carl Cornwell is not anything close to being the lawyer he supposedly once was. He had to have paid these people to write these reviews because the Carl Cornwell that I retained and gave all my money to was nothing more than a liar dressed in an expensive suit. He made so many promises and when it came time to make good on those promises he was nowhere to be found. I gave this man thousands of dollars because he assured us that my sons father would do no more than 38 months for his crime... The night before the trial Carl reveals that his big plan was for Darrellto throw himself on the mercy of the court! So Carl's promise of 38 months became 43 years without parole. He will not return your phone calls unless he is asking for more of your money! He could care less about your case. He will have you take a plea just to get rid of you. Do not give this man any money up front!! Before you retain him, ask around! His colleagues will tell you their opinion of him. I am not writing this in anger, my experience with Carl happened 14 years ago and I have since moved on. However; I do feel it is only right to warn anyone who is considering hiring Mr. Cornwell as their attorney...he may have been a well respected attorney at one time, unfortunately that time had already ran out by time I hired him in 2003. He is still trying to ride that wave when all he really is.. Is a real good talker. You would have a better shot at winning your case by representing yourself. Carl knows exactly who I am. He also knows that there was so much more I could have said about Darrell's case..He is passed his prime and nothing but a wolf in sheeps clothing! There are so many lawyers in olathe! Any one of them would be a better choice than Carl Cornwell. He does not care about you or your case. If you do retain him, be sure to use caution! Do not give him any of your money up front. He is just a thief in a suit. He is a joke... I am baffled how a man who couldnt even get my driving with no insurance ticket amended can get a pervert who violated little girls off Scott free

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