Overview

Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC has offices in Kansas City, Lawrence, Overland Park, Topeka and Wichita. The firm’s practice areas include criminal defense, family law, business litigation, personal injury/wrongful death, medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, regulatory defense, professional liability defense, professional licensing defense, civil forfeiture, and health and hospital law. Its 27 attorneys represent clients in municipal, state, federal, and appellate courts and before administrative tribunals.

Founded in 2001 by noted litigators Stephen M. Joseph and Ross A. Hollander, the firm’s criminal, civil and employment law practice expanded to include a family law division in 2012 with the addition of Julia A. Craft. Through the years, Joseph, Hollander & Craft has solidified its leadership position in the legal marketplace by providing excellent client service, an ever-expanding depth of legal expertise, and achievement both inside and outside the courtroom.

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Founded:
2001
Size:
25
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Practice Areas:
19
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
10

Rankings

Regional

Kansas City-KS

Tier
1
Kansas City-KS
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
2
Kansas City-KS
Family Law
Tier
3
Kansas City-KS
Family Law Mediation

Kansas City-MO

Tier
3
Kansas City-MO
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
3
Kansas City-MO
Family Law
Tier
3
Kansas City-MO
Family Law Mediation

Firm Leadership

Christopher M. Joseph
Managing Member
Julia A. Craft
Chair, Family Law Division
Jess W. Hoeme
Member

Rankings

Regional

Kansas City-KS

Tier
1
Kansas City-KS
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
2
Kansas City-KS
Family Law
Tier
3
Kansas City-KS
Family Law Mediation

Kansas City-MO

Tier
3
Kansas City-MO
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
3
Kansas City-MO
Family Law
Tier
3
Kansas City-MO
Family Law Mediation

Topeka

Tier
1
Topeka
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
Topeka
Family Law
Tier
1
Topeka
Family Law Mediation
Tier
2
Topeka
Health Care Law

Wichita

Tier
1
Wichita
Family Law
Tier
2
Wichita
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
3
Wichita
DUI / DWI Defense

Practice Areas

Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • DUI / DWI Defense
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Arbitration
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Health Care Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • State and Federal
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC proudly has 10 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Wichita, KS
Topeka, KS
1508 Southwest Topeka Boulevard, #101A
Topeka, KS 66612-1887
United States
Overland Park, KS
Kansas City, MO
Lawrence, KS
5200 Bob Billings Parkway, Suite 201
Lawrence, KS 66049-5810
United States
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Civil Litigation Division
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