Mr. Zentner was named a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer, a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney by MyLegalWin and honored in the Top 10 Under 40 through The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
LENEXA, KS, April 04, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Adam Zentner has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Backed by years of expertise in criminal defense, trusts and estate law, Mr. Zentner excels as an attorney through the eponymous Zentner Law, where he handles numerous high-profile cases and fosters a symbiotic relationship with the press. As of 2024, he manages nearly $80 million of client assets. Over the years, he worked as the assistant attorney general for the Kansas Attorney General's Office. In this capacity, Mr. Zentner prosecuted various complex crimes, including capital offenses such as homicide, officer-involved incidents, human trafficking, sex crimes, and public corruption. Similarly, he mentored and trained prosecutors on how to handle similar cases.
During the early stages of his career, Mr. Zentner gained valuable expertise as an assistant county attorney for the Leavenworth County Attorney's Office and as a legal intern with the Leavenworth and Shawnee County District Attorney's Offices. Through his tenure with Leavenworth County, he drafted House Bill 2442 and testified before the House Standing Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice. This bill increased penalties for repeat offenders participating in dangerous pursuits with police.
An expert in his field, Mr. Zentner holds a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication and rhetoric with a minor in Spanish from the University of Utah. Subsequently, he received a JD from the University of Kansas School of Law. Additionally, he was admitted to practice through the Kansas and Missouri State Bar Associations and the Federal District of Kansas. Driven to remain abreast of changes in the field, he aligns himself with the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the National Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Kansas County and District Attorney's Association, and various local county bar associations. Outside his work, Mr. Zentner contributed to his community as a volunteer host for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and over a decade educating youth about Biblical studies.
Due to his vast breadth of knowledge, Mr. Zentner has authored several publications, including "Child Sexual Abuse Cases – A Prosecutor's Guide to Child Sex Crimes," "The Visual Trial: Using PowerPoint to Beat the CSI Effect" and "Digital Exhibits & New Age Courtroom." Likewise, he has participated in presentations through the National Attorneys General Training & Research Institute and the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. In light of his outstanding work, Mr. Zentner was named a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer, a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney by MyLegalWin and honored in the Top 10 Under 40 through The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
While his career has been filled with highlights, Mr. Zentner takes the most pride in opening his own firm and fostering a reputation for being firm and fair in the community. Though hard work and dedication have brought him far in his career, he credits his success to his determination and clear vision. Looking ahead, Mr. Zentner intends to grow his firm sustainably.
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