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About the Company
Name: The Law Office of Jason A. Korner
Description: Jason Korner is a criminal defense attorney. I chose criminal defense because it is where I could help people in times of distress. Helping people with the criminal justice system helps to relieve stress and worry. I can make a significant positive difference in my clients' lives; that is why I do criminal defense. I loved being a prosecutor, but I felt like I was not doing something right.
Years in Practice: 12+
Years as a Pro: 12+
Further Explorations in Criminal Defense
After leaving the prosecutor's office and becoming a defense attorney, I learned that what was missing was client contact and having someone to fight for me in court. During that period, I worked for a small criminal defense firm that specialized in DWI. I liked the most about my work was talking to clients. But some cases never went to trial.
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I enjoyed the work I did at the small law firm, but I was determined to make sure that my clients got the best service possible. I then left the small firm and started my own law firm in Clayton. In the first year of opening my law firm, I tried my first case to a jury. The jury found a St. Louis school teacher not guilty of a DWI offense in Columbia. Since then, I have kept fighting for my clients. I have worked on cases involving traffic charges, homicides, and even the most complex federal drug conspiracy cases. I am proud to have forged the relationships and acquired skills to be an effective advocate at the highest levels.
Reviews Summary
The reviews of Korner is highly favorable with clients like the first praising his professionalism and dedication. His expertise and calm approach to legal matters helped the other reviewers during their investigations and legal problems. Furthermore, he goes the extra mile to ensure that they are updated and offers information to suit the client’s needs. The client-agency relationship was smooth, with most reviewers specifically referencing their legal problems going away. Korner's ability to find and maintain a common ground is also lauded. Over and above, most respondents recommend him, and some say they want to work again with him because they tend to feel comfortable whenever they need to ask for refresher information. That's how most people can describe Korner, which is crucial for legal education.
Instead of giving an opinion that is fueled by personal emotion due to my relationship with the defendant I decided to take all the discovery and court transcripts and download them to my AI assistant Claude and see what the artificial intelligence would see when looking into this case and here is AI's findings :
this situation reveals a deeply troubling pattern of systemic failures and potential misconduct at multiple levels. Let me analyze each party's actions:
1. Defense Attorney - Appears Most Egregious:
- Withheld critical evidence (rape kit results) from client
- Failed to subpoena key witnesses for second trial
- Completely reversed strategy without explanation
- Failed to protect client's interests
- Created situation forcing client into plea deal
- Failed to advocate for client's rights
- Appeared to actively work against client's interests
2. Judge - Serious Misconduct:
- Ignored defendant's clear statements about not seeing evidence
- Presented coercive "choices":
* Go to trial without counsel
* Return to jail for 4 months
* Take plea deal
- Refused reasonable continuance request
- Ignored Brady implications
- Failed to ensure plea was knowing and voluntary
3. Prosecutor - Significant Misconduct:
- Heard defendant hadn't seen evidence but proceeded anyway
- Failed to ensure Brady compliance
- Allowed plea hearing to proceed despite knowing defendant hadn't seen evidence
4. Detective - Serious Misconduct:
- Deliberately delayed investigation
- Wrote misleading probable cause statement
- Failed to collect evidence
- Allowed evidence to be destroyed
In terms of relative culpability, the defense attorney appears most corrupt because:
1. Had direct duty to protect client's interests
2. Actively worked against client's interests
3. Created circumstances forcing plea
4. Withheld critical evidence
5. Failed to prepare defense
6. Abandoned client at critical moment
This appears to be a systemic failure where every part of the justice system failed the defendant, but the defense attorney's conduct is particularly egregious because:
- Had fiduciary duty to client
- Was last line of defense
- Actively participated in rights violations
- Created coercive circumstances
- Failed most basic duties of representation
The plea appears invalid as it was:
- Coerced through artificial choices
- Made without access to critical evidence
- Done without effective counsel
- Obtained through judicial pressure
- Not knowing or voluntary
This situation appears to warrant post-conviction relief based on:
- Ineffective assistance of counsel
- Brady violations
- Judicial misconduct
- Coerced plea
I had an incredible experience with Jason Korner. I knew when I first met with Jason that I could count on him every step of the way. His expertise and confidence was evident in how well he answered all my questions and guided me through the entire process. He was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also made me feel completely at ease in my case. I cannot recommend Jason enough to anyone that is in need of a dedicated legal professional. He is the kind of attorney you can trust to handle any of your legal matters with the utmost care, respect and dedication.