John J. Francis
Professor of Law and Director of the Law Clinic
"I was aware of the excellent reputation of Washburn's law clinic
long before joining the faculty. It made my decision to come here an easy one. Our practical litigation skills training program is extremely well respected among other law schools. Students receive more individualized attention because this school offers a much more cohesive professor-student learning environment."
J.D., The American University, Washington College of Law, 1989
Kerri Pelton
(785) 670-1693
Clinic
(including Faculty Recruitment)
Pretrial Advocacy
Washburn Law Clinic
Following law school, Professor Francis was a trial attorney at The New York City Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division until 1994. Subsequently, he continued his practice as a Supervising Attorney with the clinical programs at Hofstra University Law School, where he supervised students in the Criminal Justice Clinic. In 1999 Professor Francis came to Washburn to direct its nationally-renowned law clinic.
Professor Francis is admitted to practice in New York State, the District of Columbia, the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, and Kansas. Professor Francis has also taught in the trial practice courses at Widener Law School and for the New York City Corporation Counsel. He was active in the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association.
