Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Topeka Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorneys
Founded in 1985, Ralston, Pope & Diehl has established itself as a premier legal advocate for injury victims and criminal defense clients across Kansas and surrounding states. Our team of attorneys brings over 130 years of combined experience, specializing in personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, and criminal defense while maintaining a steadfast commitment to client-centered representation. Recognized in Best Lawyers Best Law Firms and U.S. News & World Report, our firm combines legal excellence with compassionate service, having recovered millions for clients through verdicts and settlements.We distinguish ourselves through meticulous case preparation, national recognition for client satisfaction, and active community involvement, including sponsorship of local initiatives and legal education programs. Our attorneys, including Kansas Super Lawyers honorees, approach each case with the dedication required to navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining transparency and ethical standards that build lasting trust with clients.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Aviation Law
Drone Compliance
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Trucking Accidents
Nursing Home Neglect
Catastrophic Injury
Aircraft Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 130+ years of combined legal experience in personal injury and criminal defense
- Nationally recognized for client satisfaction by U.S. News & World Report
- Recovered millions for clients through verdicts and settlements
- Actively involved in community initiatives and legal education programs
- Kansas Super Lawyers honorees with proven trial and negotiation expertise
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Excellent group of lawyers
Hands-on attorneys
Treated fairly
Best outcome
Easy to work with
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice focuses on securing compensation for clients injured through no fault of their own. We handle car accidents, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injuries with proven litigation strategies. Our attorneys leverage 130+ years of combined experience to maximize settlements and verdicts for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges across Kansas. Our approach combines thorough case investigation with strategic negotiations to minimize penalties or secure dismissals. With extensive courtroom experience, we protect clients' rights during DUI, drug crimes, and violent offense cases while maintaining attorney-client confidentiality.
Aviation Law
Our aviation practice represents pilots, aircraft owners, and drone operators in regulatory compliance and litigation matters. With attorneys who are licensed pilots and aviation industry veterans, we handle crash litigation, FAA regulations, and aircraft transaction disputes using specialized technical and legal expertise.
Drone Compliance
We provide regulatory guidance for commercial and recreational drone operators. Our services include compliance strategy development, FAA registration assistance, and enforcement defense. Our aviation-experienced attorneys stay current with evolving federal and state drone laws to minimize business risks.
Wrongful Death
We represent families seeking justice for preventable fatalities through wrongful death litigation. Our compassionate approach combines thorough evidence collection with aggressive representation against liable parties. We pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages while respecting family needs.
People
Ron Pope
Partner
Ron Pope co-founded the firm in 1985 and specializes in personal injury litigation. With decades of trial experience, he focuses on complex medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases while maintaining active involvement in legal education programs.
Kevin Diehl
Partner
Kevin Diehl handles personal injury and criminal defense cases with a focus on client communication. Recognized for his courtroom success, he combines aggressive advocacy with personalized attention to client needs throughout the legal process.
Tom Diehl
Attorney
Tom Diehl specializes in personal injury claims with a client-focused approach. His practice emphasizes car accidents and medical malpractice cases, supported by his Clients' Choice Award recognition from Avvo for exceptional client service.
Caitlin LoRusso
Of Counsel Attorney
Caitlin LoRusso provides legal counsel in personal injury and aviation law matters. She contributes specialized knowledge of regulatory compliance while maintaining active participation in community legal outreach programs.
Kevin Shepherd
Attorney
Kevin Shepherd focuses on personal injury litigation with particular expertise in trucking accidents and catastrophic injury claims. He combines technical analysis with courtroom experience to build compelling cases for client compensation.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle car accidents, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, nursing home neglect, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims with proven success in Kansas courts.
How much does a legal consultation cost?
We offer free initial consultations for all personal injury and criminal defense cases to evaluate your situation without financial obligation.
What if my case requires trial experience?
Our attorneys have extensive trial experience and have recovered millions through verdicts when settlements fail to meet client needs.
Do you handle out-of-state cases?
We represent clients across Kansas and surrounding states including Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado for personal injury matters.
How are legal fees structured?
Personal injury cases operate on contingency fees, while criminal defense uses hourly billing with transparent cost explanations during initial consultations.
What aviation law services do you provide?
We handle FAA compliance, drone regulations, aircraft transactions, and aviation accident litigation with attorneys who combine legal and piloting expertise.
