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John James Bryant, Jr. (Non)

Biographical Information

firstname John
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Personal Biography McLouth High School graduate 1992. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 1996. Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2001. I was a prosecutor for about 13 years in Kansas City, Kansas; Leavenworth County; and the Kansas Attorney General's Office. I was in private practice for about seven years at the Bryant Law Offices primarily in Leavenworth. I've been married for almost 15 years and have three daughters.
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Date Filed 5/14/25
Work Phone (913) 684-0718
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How does your background and education inform your actions as a judge/justice?

I have practiced as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. I'm able to see both sides of an argument. I've also done a large amount of appellate work and am familiar with issues that can arise during an appeal.

How do you balance the need for justice with the rights of the accused in a case?

At this time, I primarily handle a civil docket. However, I do also still handle some criminal matters. The rights of the accused are very well-defined by case law, statutes, and the State and US Constitutions. Following the law is the easiest way to protect those rights. As a threshold matter, justice generally comes in the form of a decision made by the trier of fact (either the jury or a judge). However, depending on your position regarding the case justice may look very different. I believe the best way that the court can promote a feeling of justice is to try my best to ensure that all parties feel that they had a fair opportunity to be heard and present their case without bias or prejudice to either party.