Erica Ramstad Whitsell, a Wichita criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, and traffic law.

With a Bachelor of Arts in English from South Dakota State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law, Erica was initially drawn to the legal industry to help others in times of need and give back to the community. While in law school, she published two articles in the South Dakota Law Review, both addressing criminal law issues.

Prior to joining the McConnell Law Firm, Erica gained experience in criminal defense while working at the Minnehaha County Public Advocate’s Office and the Sedgwick County Public Defender’s Office. She now enjoys working with our team to help clients achieve positive outcomes on their cases, and she uses her experience to approach cases creatively and effectively. Erica is licensed in both South Dakota and Kansas.

Since joining the McConnell Law Firm, Erica has come to appreciate the team approach that the firm takes in representing clients. She particularly enjoys witnessing each client receive the attention and dedication of every firm member actively working together to achieve the best possible outcome for their case.

Erica is a member of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Kansas Bar Association, the Wichita Bar Association, and the Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.

Outside of work, Erica enjoys spending time with her husband, Nathan, their son, William, and their two dogs, Remy and Teddy. She also enjoys running and training for half-marathons, reading, and visiting her family in South Dakota.