Wichita is the county seat of Sedgwick County in Kansas. With a population of over 372,000, it is the most populated city in all of Kansas, and ranks as the 51st largest U.S. city. In 2008, Wichita was named the #1 most affordable city to live in by MSN Real Estate. Newsmax Magazine has also named it the most "Uniquely American City". Due to its history in aviation and airplane science, Wichita is known as "The Air Capital of the World".

The city of Wichita has undergone considerable development over several decades. Old Town Wichita was renovated in the 1990's to include a hybrid-zone neighborhood complete with restaurants, hotels, residential homes, and nightclubs. Wichita also has several major shopping malls, a few of which host over 100 tenants.

Wichita is also a hub for academic and learning opportunities. Wichita State University, Newman University, and other technical and community colleges have established a presence in the city. Notable residents of Wichita have included actress Kirstie Alley, and Ann Durham, the mother of President Barack Obama.

Lawyers in Wichita, Kansas assist their clients by filing claims through the Municipal Court of the City in Wichita. Wichita's municipal court is the largest, most established municipal court in the state of Kansas. Also, many Wichita lawyers handle more complex legal claims in the 18th District Court for the County of Sedgwick.