About Todd
Todd Thompson became County Attorney of Leavenworth County, Kansas on January 12, 2009. Mr. Thompson came into office with a vision of preserving the traditions of Leavenworth County. He advances this vision by improving communication between the County Attorney’s Office and the public. The office is now more accessible and open to listening to wants of victims and their families, has reopened the lines of communication with law enforcement, and ensures the public is made aware of the decisions and rationale of the Office on major cases.
Further, Mr. Thompson has ensured that the Office prosecutes cases more ardently, ensuring that repeat and serious offenders receive the punishment they deserve. Criminals have been put on notice that the County Attorney’s Office will not be lenient in the prosecution of criminal activity. By taking a proactive role to ensure that criminals are off of the streets, the citizens of Leavenworth County can enjoy a safe community.
Todd is a Leavenworth native. His family has lived in the community for over 160 years. Todd is a graduate from the University of Kansas and received his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law. Before being elected, Todd was an Assistant County Attorney for Leavenworth County for a period of five years, serving as the head of the Juvenile Division.
He is a member in good standing of the state bar of Kansas, the United States District Court and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Thompson has briefed and appeared for arguments in front of the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals. He has personally tried and assured convictions in numerous cases, in addition to overseeing thousands of other cases. When elected he was the youngest county attorney in the State.
Todd also has testified in U.S. Congress to protect the safety of citizens in Leavenworth and the neighboring counties.
Further, Mr. Thompson has ensured that the Office prosecutes cases more ardently, ensuring that repeat and serious offenders receive the punishment they deserve. Criminals have been put on notice that the County Attorney’s Office will not be lenient in the prosecution of criminal activity. By taking a proactive role to ensure that criminals are off of the streets, the citizens of Leavenworth County can enjoy a safe community.
Todd is a Leavenworth native. His family has lived in the community for over 160 years. Todd is a graduate from the University of Kansas and received his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law. Before being elected, Todd was an Assistant County Attorney for Leavenworth County for a period of five years, serving as the head of the Juvenile Division.
He is a member in good standing of the state bar of Kansas, the United States District Court and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Thompson has briefed and appeared for arguments in front of the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals. He has personally tried and assured convictions in numerous cases, in addition to overseeing thousands of other cases. When elected he was the youngest county attorney in the State.
Todd also has testified in U.S. Congress to protect the safety of citizens in Leavenworth and the neighboring counties.