JULIE TOLLE


Criminal Defense Attorney


Dedicated To Protecting Your Rights With Over 20 Years Of Legal Experience.

About Julie


For 20 years, Julie Tolle has fought for victims in the State of Missouri as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Cass County, Missouri, and a Special Prosecutor for the Missouri Attorney General's Office.

Julie Tolle is well known throughout Missouri for her involvement in high-profile criminal cases. She gained attention for her role as the lead prosecutor in the 2021 double-murder trial of Kylr Yust, who was convicted of killing Kara Kopetsky in 2007 and Jessica Runions in 2016. During the trial, Tolle argued Yust exhibited obsessive and violent tendencies, which she presented as evidence of his motive for the murders.

In her career, Julie has prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases, specializing in homicide, child abuse, and crimes against children. She is recognized for her courtroom skills and her ability to communicate effectively with juries, judges, and opposing counsel. Julie has also mentored new attorneys, provided continuing education to attorneys and law enforcement, and contributed to legal initiatives aimed at improving the Missouri justice system.

Achievments


Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorney's 2021 Outstanding Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of the Year Award


2014 Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Litigation


Founding Member, Cass County Child Abuse Response Team


Missouri Attorney General’s Office Designee, Missouri Senate 2016 Joint Committee on Justice System

Career Highlights


Prosecuted - Hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases, specializing in homicide, child abuse, and crimes against children.

Mentored - New attorneys and provided continuing education to attorneys and law enforcement.

RecognizedFor her courtroom skills and ability to communicate effectively with juries, judges, and opposing counsel.

Involved - In legal initiatives to improve the Missouri justice system.

Tolle Law - Advocacy & Defense


Julie Tolle now applies her extensive courtroom experience and deep understanding of Missouri’s justice system to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges at Tolle Law, a criminal defense firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. At Tolle Law, Julie is dedicated to delivering a strategic and tenacious defense for every client, drawing from her expertise in high-profile cases to craft effective legal strategies. She provides compassionate and clear guidance throughout the legal process, while advocating for fairness, accountability, and justice in Missouri’s courtrooms.

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Tolle Law

2300 Main Street

Suite 900

Kansas City, MO 64108

PMB# 9132