A Dual Path of Service: Legal and Military Excellence

Chris Randle’s career is defined by a deep commitment to service—both to his clients and his country. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law and over 20 years of experience, Chris has become a go-to attorney for complex litigation involving criminal defense, family disputes, and military legal matters. His courtroom strategy is sharp, informed by years as an Assistant District Attorney and later as Senior Counsel at nationally recognized firms like Cordell & Cordell and Penner Lowe Law.

Chris holds licensure in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Washington, and is admitted to practice in federal courts for Kansas and Western Missouri. His breadth of legal knowledge makes him uniquely positioned to handle cases with overlapping civil and military dimensions.

As a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, Chris has consistently been entrusted with high-responsibility roles—from Staff Judge Advocate in New Orleans to Operational Law Chief in Iraq. His deployments have taken him across the globe, where he has served as a legal adviser, civil-military liaison, military magistrate, and Special Victims’ Counsel.

Decorated with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, and numerous campaign and service ribbons, Chris brings a rare level of discipline, judgment, and perspective to his legal work.

• Civilian Legal Roles:
  
  • Senior Attorney, Penner Lowe Law
    
  • Senior Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
    
  • Assistant District Attorney, 18th Judicial District, KS
    
  • Settlement Consultant, Arcadia Settlements Group
    
• Military Legal Roles:
  
  • Staff Judge Advocate, 2nd Legal Operations Detachment
    
  • Chief of Operational Law, 1st Cavalry Division
    
  • Special Victims' Counsel, Fort Leavenworth
    
  • Battalion Judge Advocate, Djibouti, Africa
    
  • Operational Law Officer, Baghdad, Iraq

• J.D., University of Kansas School of Law
  
• B.A., History, University of Kansas
  
• Advanced military legal training including JAG Advanced Course, Civil Affairs Qualification, and Command General Staff Officer Course

Chris is driven by the belief that every person—whether a defendant in a criminal trial or a soldier in need of advocacy—deserves to be heard, defended, and respected. His legal philosophy is rooted in fairness, strategic preparation, and unwavering ethics.

When he’s not litigating or serving his country, Chris remains active in the Wichita Bar Association and continues mentoring younger legal professionals and military officers.