Jerry Merrill is an experienced trial attorney with a practice devoted exclusively to defending individuals accused of crimes. Jerry began his career as a judicial law clerk, where he performed legal research for judges and assisted them in analyzing complex cases. Jerry is also a former prosecutor and handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies, trying numerous cases before juries.
As a defense lawyer, Jerry utilizes his insight into the way judges and prosecutors analyze cases and his trial experience to tirelessly pursue the best result for clients.
He also periodically substitutes for judges as a judge pro tem in the Johnson County District Court.