How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a appellate case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?

Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.

How long do appellate cases in Missouri typically take?

Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?

Jonathan is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jonathan accepting new appellate clients right now?

Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Jonathan Sternberg, Appellate Attorney in Kansas City

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Jonathan Sternberg is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Jonathan has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Jonathan Sternberg, Attorney, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 client reviews.

Based in: Kansas City, MO
Experience: over 19 years
Known for: Appellate · Civil Rights · Criminal Defense

Handles Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense matters from Kansas City, MO.
Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Jonathan's practice areas in Kansas City

Jonathan concentrates on appellate, civil rights, criminal defense, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jonathan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Jonathan takes appellate matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Jonathan takes civil rights matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Jonathan takes criminal defense matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

General cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Jonathan takes general matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Government cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Jonathan takes government matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Jonathan Sternberg, appellate attorney serving Kansas City

Jonathan Sternberg is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Jonathan has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Jonathan Sternberg, Attorney, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 client reviews. Jonathan works from Kansas City, Missouri and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Recipient: "Top 100 Power List," Mo. Lawyers Media, 2022-2025; "The Power List: Appellate Law," Mo. Lawyers Media, 2021-2026; Mo. & Kan. Super Lawyers, 2014-2025 ("Top 100," 2016, 2019-2025; "Top 50 Kan. City Super Lawyers," 2016, 2019-2025; "Rising Stars," 2010-2013); The Best Lawyers in America©, Appellate Practice, 2015-2026; "Best of the Bar," Kan. City Bus. Journal, 2013-2016; "Up & Coming Lawyer," Mo. Lawyers Weekly, 2009; CALI Awards in Criminal Procedure and Constitutional Interpretation. Fellow, Am. Bar Found., 2020. Member, Mo. Bar Leadership Academy, 2011. Editor, "Practical Aspects of Practicing Law: A Manual for New Missouri Lawyers" (Mo. Bar 2011) (and author of § 2, "The Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan"). Author, "Deciding Not To Decide: The Judiciary Act of 1925 and the Discretionary Court," 33(1) J. Sup. Ct. Hist. 1, March 2008. Presentations: "Ethical Issues in Deciding Whether to Appeal," various, most recently June 2025; "Nuts and Bolts of Missouri Appellate Practice and Procedure," various, most recently June 2025; "Real-World Examples of Complex Appellate Practice and Procedure Issues," Clay County Bar Association (Mar. 2026: Liberty, Mo.); "Preserving Error for Appeal in Kansas and Missouri Trial Courts," Johnson County Bar Association (June 2024: Overland Park, Kan.); "Procedural and Strategic Differences – and Ethical Considerations – Between Civil, Criminal, and Domestic Appeals," David Prager Appellate Institute, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (June 2024: Kansas City, Mo.); "Appeals Across State Lines: Ethical Considerations in Multi-Jurisdictional Practice," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2023: Kan. City, Mo.); "A Review, not a Retrial: Perfecting the Record for Appellate Review," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (June 2022: Kan. City, Mo.); "21st Century Advocacy: Live and Remote," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2021: Kan. City, Mo.); "Nuts and Bolts of Kansas Appellate Practice and Procedure," Kan. Trial Lawyers Ass'n (Feb. 2021: Wichita, Kan.); "Interlocutory Review in Missouri, Kansas, and Federal Courts," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (June 2019: Kan. City, Mo.); "Oral and Written Advocacy for Bankruptcy Practitioners," Kan. City Bankr. Bar Ass'n (July 2018: Kan. City, Kan.); "Appellate Practice Update," Univ. of Mo.-Kan. City Sch. of Law (June 2018: St. Louis, Mo.); "New State and Federal Appellate Rules," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2018: Kan. City, Mo.); "The Art of Persuasive Modern Brief-Writing," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (June 2016: Kan. City, Mo.); "Protecting the Record on Appeal and Preserving Issues," Annual Bench, Bar, and Boardroom Conference, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2016: Branson, Mo.); "Preparing the Best Briefs and Records for eFiling and eReading," Annual Bench, Bar, & Boardroom Conference, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2016: Branson, Mo.); "Preparing the Best Briefs and Records for eFiling and eReading," Mo. Bar (Nov. 2015: Jefferson City, Mo.); "Issues and Ethics in Managing an Appellate Practice," Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (Oct. 2014: Kan. City, Mo.); "Review in the Supreme Courts of Missouri and Kansas," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2014: Kan. City, Mo.); "Making the Best Record on Appeal," Annual Bench, Bar, & Boardroom Conference, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2014: Branson, Mo.); "Fourth Amendment Privacy in the Information Age," Annual Bench, Bar, & Boardroom Conference, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (May 2014: Branson, Mo.); "Appellate Oral Argument Workshop," Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (Apr. 2014: Kan. City, Mo.); "Constructing a Winning Appeal", Mo. Bar (Mar. 2014: Kan. City, Mo.); "E-filing 'Tablet-Friendly' Briefs and Records," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (June 2013: Kan. City, Mo.); "A Proposal for Modernizing Aspects of Missouri Civil Appellate Procedure," Mo. Bar (Nov. 2012: Jefferson City, Mo.); "Missouri E-Filing from a Practitioner's Perspective," Annual David Prager Appellate Institute, Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n (Nov. 2012: Kan. City, Mo.); "2d Annual Oral Argument Workshop," Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n / Mo. Court of Appeals, W.D. (June 2012: Kan. City, Mo.); "The Law of State and Local Smoking Bans," Nat'l Bus. Inst. (Apr. 2012: Overland Park, Kan.); "Oral Argument Workshop", Kan. City Metro. Bar Ass'n / Mo. Court of Appeals, W.D. (June 2011: Kan. City, Mo.)

Jonathan's approach to appellate cases

Recipient: "Top 100 Power List," Mo. Lawyers Media, 2022-2025; "The Power List: Appellate Law," Mo. Lawyers Media, 2021-2026; Mo. & Kan. Super Lawyers, 2014-2025 ("Top 100," 2016, 2019-2025; "Top 50 Kan. City Super Lawyers," 2016, 2019-2025; "Rising Stars," 2010-2013); The Best Lawyers in America©, Appellate Practice, 2015-2026; "Best of the Bar," Kan. City Bus. Journal, 2013-2016; "Up & Coming…

The kind of cases Jonathan takes

Jonathan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, civil rights, and criminal defense matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Jonathan studied and practices

University of Missouri-Kansas City
J.D. · 2007
University of Kansas
B.A. History · 2003

Jurisdictions

Jonathan's state bar admissions

United States Distri
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Illinois
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United States Court
2014 · ACTIVE
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2014 · ACTIVE
Kansas
2013 · ACTIVE
United States Suprem
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2009 · ACTIVE
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2008 · ACTIVE
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2007 · ACTIVE
Missouri
2007 · ACTIVE

Jonathan studied at J.D. in University of Missouri-Kansas City and B.A. History in University of Kansas.

Law school and academic background

Jonathan completed J.D. in University of Missouri-Kansas City and B.A. History in University of Kansas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jonathan runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Jonathan's legal honors and published work

Jonathan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Jonathan Sternberg's office in Kansas City

Jonathan's primary office is at 2323 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1100, Kansas City, MO, 64108-2607. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Jonathan Sternberg, Attorney, P.C.

2323 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1100

Kansas City, MO 64108-2607

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Jonathan Sternberg — 5.0/5 rating from 16 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Jonathan. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing appellate attorneys in Kansas City.

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16 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Jonathan Sternberg claims this profile.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jonathan Sternberg — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jonathan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jonathan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jonathan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jonathan

Jonathan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jonathan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jonathan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Sternberg

How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?
Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Jonathan is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jonathan accepting new appellate clients right now?
Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by Missouri residents in the last few months, answered by appellate attorneys like Jonathan Sternberg. Each link opens the full answer thread.

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1 verified answer · Appellate · Michigan
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1 verified answer · Appellate · New Jersey
Can a federal court case be appealed in Illinois state court?
I was involved in a federal lawsuit in Chicago, but I lost my case concerning a contract dispute. I’m confused about the appeal process; can I appeal in state court or do I have to
1 verified answer · Appellate · Illinois
Can I appeal a denial of Medicaid benefits in Ohio?
I recently applied for Medicaid benefits in Columbus and was denied due to perceived income issues. I have documents showing my actual income is lower. I’d like to appeal the decis
1 verified answer · Appellate · Ohio

Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri

Jonathan handles appellate matters throughout Missouri. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

Jonathan Sternberg, Appellate Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

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