Joseph P. Huerter

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Joseph P. Huerter: Attorney with The Law Firm of Tenopir & Huerter
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Biography

Joe was raised in Wetmore, Kansas and graduated from Wetmore High School as co-valedictorian, in 1978. Joe attended Benedictine College, in Atchison, Kansas, where he graduated in 3 years with a Bachelor of Arts in both Political Science and Communications. While at Benedictine, Joe served as co-editor of the student paper, The Circuit. During that time Joe served on the Executive Board of the Kansas Young Democrats. Eventually, Joe served 2 terms as President of the YD’s. Joe also served one term as a member of the Democratic State Committee. While attending Washburn Law School, Joe also served as a Special Assistant to Democratic State Chairman, Bob Tilton. He then served as a law clerk for the Hawver & Irigonegaray law firm in Topeka. Joe completed his degree at Washburn Law in 2 years at the age of 23. Joe was admitted to the Kansas Bar and began the practice of law as a founding member of The Law Firm or Tenopir, Huerter & Heckler, which later became The Law Firm of Tenopir & Huerter.

Joe is a trial lawyer. He brings his litigation skills to a variety of matters, including the representation of people injured in automobile and motorcycle accidents as well as other types of injury cases. Joe has also spent a great deal of his practice assisting people in divorce, custody and other areas of family law. For over 7 years, Joe served on the Shawnee County guardian ad litem panel, handling Child In Need of Care and juvenile offender cases. He often represents grandparents, foster parents and others who are concerned with the safety and welfare of abused or neglected kids. Joe has served several terms as chair of the family law section of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association now the Kansas Association for Justice, and has organized their annual family law continuing education program, in addition to teaching legal continuing education for other organizations

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Criminal Law
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Drug Crimes
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Family Law
  • Adoption Law
  • Child Custody
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Benedictine College, B.A., Political Science and Communications, 1981
Law School Attended:
Washburn University of Topeka, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
1984, Kansas
ISLN:
906324545

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/24/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/06/10 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/02/10 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/22/10 in Criminal Law

    He should be AV rated.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/17/10 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/05/10 in Criminal Defense

    I have known Mr. Huerter for many years, in fact our office was fortunate to have him work with us when he was a law student. As our law clerk Mr. Huerter demonstrated a love for the law and a desire to become the very best lawyer he could possibly b... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/05/10 in Criminal Law

    Joe has an uncommon charactaristic in this profession - Common sense. I enjoy working with Joe each time the opportunity comes up.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/05/10 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/28/10 in Criminal Defense

    Mr. Huerter provides competent and professional service to his clients. He is always prepared.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/28/10 in Civil Practice

    Mr. Huerter is an extremely competent attorney. He is prompt and always well prepared. He is a delight to work with.

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