Best Criminal Defense in Wichita, Kansas
At Warrior Lawyers, we provide aggressive, strategic representation when your future is on the line.
Our attorneys fight to protect your rights and achieve the best outcome.
THE WARRIOR LAWYERS
With decades of combined experience, the Warrior Lawyers offer unparalleled legal representation.
Steve Ariagno, Kurt Kerns and Ian Clark are known for their elite trial skills, strategic motions and courtroom mastery.
When your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line, you need more than just an attorney, you need a warrior. Based in Wichita, Kansas, The Warrior Lawyers represent the gold standard in criminal defense across the region. Each attorney operates independently, but they share a singular mission: to provide elite, trial-tested criminal defense representation for the most serious cases. With deep roots in Kansas courtrooms, this trio brings unmatched experience, insight, and intensity to every client they defend.
Steve Ariagno - The Tactical Strategist
Steve Ariagno is a lifelong Kansan and a veteran criminal defense attorney with more than 30 years of experience defending individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes. His expertise spans from white-collar defense to high-profile homicide cases. Known for his surgical precision in legal motions and trial preparation, Steve is especially respected for identifying procedural errors, challenging unconstitutional searches, and neutralizing prosecutorial overreach. Judges and opposing counsel alike recognize him as a tactician who sees three moves ahead.
Kurt Kerns -
The Trial Warrior
Kurt Kerns is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has built a formidable reputation for winning impossible cases. With decades of criminal trial experience in both state and federal courts, Kurt is known for his fearless advocacy and ability to connect with juries on complex, high-stakes matters. He has successfully defended clients against charges including capital murder, racketeering, conspiracy, and major drug trafficking. Clients trust Kurt for his courtroom command, creative trial strategies, and relentless pursuit of justice.
Ian Clark -
The Legal Technican
Ian Clark brings fresh firepower to the team, backed by courtroom experience that rivals attorneys twice his age. His sharp legal mind, attention to detail, and fearless courtroom presence make him a vital part of Wichita’s criminal defense landscape. Ian has successfully defended clients facing serious felonies, including sex crimes, assault, and major narcotics offenses. His work ethic and commitment to each case reflect the core values of The Warrior Lawyers: preparation, precision, and unwavering defense of the accuse.
Areas of Practice
Homicide Defense
Trial-tested defense for murder and manslaughter charges across Kansas.
Drug Charges
State and federal narcotics cases — dismissed or reduced through sharp motion work.
DUI Defense
Defending first-time and repeat DUI clients with detailed investigation and suppression.
Bond & Bail Hearings
Fast, aggressive action to reduce bond or secure pre-trial release.
Violent Crimes
Defense for assault, battery, robbery, and weapons charges with strategic witness handling.
Federal Cases
High-level defense against federal indictments and investigations.
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