Clay County Family Lawyers

I have practiced law in Kansas since 1995, and my primary area of focus is family law with emphasis on contested child custody proceedings. I have appeared in more than 50 different Kansas counties, and tried hundreds of cases to the Court. I have argued more than 30 appeals, and tried more than 20 jury trials.

I completed trial advocacy and appellate advocacy training with the United States Department of Justice, and the mediation training for the State of Kansas. I have helped more than 500 clients with divorces, custody matters, paternity matters and adoptions.

EDUCATION J.D. - Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, TX M.B.A. - Colorado Technical College, Colorado Springs, CO B.A. - Colorado State University, Pueblo, CO BAR ADMISSION Kansas Bar AWARDS National Academy Personal Injury Attorneys -Top Ten Under 40 (2017) PUBLICATIONS Criminal Justice Snapshot 2013..., ECI Legal & Social Policy (2013, Research Contribution). Focus on Justice...,ECI Legal & Social Policy (2014, Research/ Editing Contribution). "The Story of Professor Earl Lawrence Carl", Focus on Justice...,ECI Legal & Social Policy (2014, Research/ Editing Contribution). Texas Business Associations law book, (2014, PP&LLP Writing/Research Contribution). ...

Alan W. Rosenak, MA, JD has practiced family law and family law mediation since 1986.

Alan works closely with clients to identify their needs and interests in order to develop a unique approach to solving their family law matters. Alan works with each client to explore options, make informed choices and help build a bridge from problems to solutions.

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Clients today are seeking solutions beyond litigation to resolve their legal disputes. These alternative processes — such as negotiation, mediation or the collaborative divorce method — emotionally protect children in the face of divorce, offer a greater sense of client...

Patrick Copley has extensive experience in civil litigation, including domestic litigation, business litigation, property disputes and personal injury. Patrick’s principal focus is helping clients with family law matters. Patrick is dedicated to providing his clients with exceptional support in cases involving child support, child custody, maintenance (or alimony), grandparent rights, guardianships, and paternity. Mr. Copley regularly gives presentations and writes articles related to emerging legal theories and trial techniques. These include; The (Non) Evolution of Logo Liability. Defense RI Newsletter, In Transit. Procuring Testimony from Consumer Product Safety Commission Employees. DRI Product Liability Committee Newsletter, Strictly Speaking. Vol. 1, Issue...

Susan is recognized as a preeminent divorce attorney in Johnson County, Kansas. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Fellow in the International Academy of Family Lawyers. Susan holds an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers magazine since 2010. Clients seek out Susan as result of her distinguished reputation, and retain her because of her integrity, knowledge of the law, abiltiy to communicate, and advocacy. Susan works to protect the rights of her client,...

Melissa Kelly Schroeder is the sole practitioner of The Kelly Law Firm, L.L.C. and has been practicing law since 1995. In March of 2000 she founded The Kelly Law Firm in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas with her primary focus being on family law matters. Attorney Melissa Kelly Schroeder is committed to providing clients with the highest quality and ethical representation, excelling at knowing when to utilize a conciliatory or more aggressive litigation approach to meet your objectives.

Richard A. Samaniego is a member at Gibson Watson Marino LLC. He is a civil litigation attorney with an emphasis on Family Law, Probate and Estate Planning.

Solo practitioner transplanted from the East Coast, striving to provide world-class legal services to the great people of Southwestern Kansas.

Although my practice focuses primarily on criminal/traffic defense, family/divorce law and wills and estates in Kansas, I have been practicing law in Kansas and Missouri for over 30 years and I can find you the right attorney and the legal help you need for nearly any matter.

Attorney Gregory A. Schwartz is a native of Hays and lifelong Kansan, and is proud to be working and raising his family in the community where he himself grew up. After graduating from Washburn University School of Law in 2000, Greg returned to Hays to practice. His many practice areas include family law, criminal defense, and business and contract law. He enjoys getting to know his clients, developing an understanding of their legal concerns, and working with them to design a plan to achieve their goals. Greg's focus is on doing what will achieve the best possible outcome for...

Stilley Law Office provides personal legal services helping people navigate the complexities of estate planning, elder law and probate and trust admin. We pride ourselves in offering fair and affordable legal services and always strive for our clients' total satisfaction.

You can find a full bio on the website link below. Some basics include: Graduated with a J.D. (Juris Doctor) in 1981 from Washburn University School of Law. Served as a school board attorney, city attorney, district judge, municipal court judge, guardian ad litem and a prosecutor. I will personally handle your case and represent you in court using all my years of experience.

William Wright handles legal matters in a general trial practice.

Attorney Philip Depew is an associate with Depew Law Firm in Neodesha, Kansas and a Neodesha native. He graduated with departmental honors from the University of Kansas in 2015 with a B.G.S. degree majoring in Psychology with minors in Business and Classical Antiquity. In 2020, Philip graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law. While in law school, Philip was accepted into the Dane G. Hansen Foundation Summer Externship program and spent the summer of 2018 working with attorney Chris Rohr in Colby, Kansas on a variety of civil and criminal legal matters. Philip was awarded...

I graduated Cum Laude from Washburn Law School in 2003. During law school, I participated in Law Journal, Moot Court, and Law Clinic. I set for and passed the Kansas bar in the summer of 2003 and then I took and passed the Missouri bar in 2004. Directly after law school, I had the honor of working directly with the late Judge Elliott of the Kansas Court of Appeals as a research attorney. I then worked briefly with a local attorney in Lawrence, prior to starting my own practice in November of 2005.

In the last 30 years the main areas of Law I practice are Personal Injury, Domestic Law (Divorce and Custody issues) and Criminal Law with significant Court Room Experience in all the above areas with over 30 Jury Trials in 5 different Counties covering the Eastern portion of the State of Kansas.

Linda believes every client deserves her full attention in every case. It is important to her to make sure every client is well-informed on the legal issues they are facing and the legal options available to them. Whether the situation requires negotiations or representation in court, Linda is dedicated to a cost-effective approach to resolution while making sure the client receives quality representation.

Since 2000, Stockton Law Office has provided honest counsel rooted in strong Christian values. Our Kansas lawyers provide full-service legal representation to individuals and businesses in practice areas such as estate planning, probate, bankruptcy, business law and family law. We are committed to providing real, meaningful solutions.

Facing a divorce or family law matter can be a stressful time for anyone. Your family is important to you, so our attorneys will work hard to provide you with compassionate and diligent representation during this difficult time. Caleb Smith is a caring Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC, and is ready to help clients throughout Sedgwick County from our firm’s Wichita, Kansas family law office. Caleb obtained his Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law in 2011. While in law school, Caleb worked as a governmental affairs intern for Blue Cross Blue Shield and as a...

Alex is originally from Wichita, but later moved to Norwich, Kansas, and graduated from Norwich High School. Alex has a passion for community involvement and helping others, especially children.

After spending a summer working in Washington D.C., Alex realized he wanted a career where he could make a lasting change in peoples lives, and decided to attend law school at Washburn University School of Law. Alex knew from the beginning of his law school career that he wanted to practice family law. Alex graduated with a Family Law Certificate, which is granted only to students who complete a significant amount...

I began my criminal law career at the Miami County Attorney’s Office under Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder. During my time as a prosecutor I worked in Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor Traffic, Misdemeanor Crimes, Field and Game, DUI, and Felony Failure to Register cases. This broad spectrum allowed me to gain great knowledge of criminal law. After leaving the County Attorney's Office in December of 2017, I then went to work for Cameron & Herrman, P.A, a very well-known firm in Wichita, Kansas. I work zealously to defend the rights of my clients in Criminal, Traffic, DUI, and Family Law.

Serving Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle for 20 years

Joseph Baca is a licensed Kansas attorney primarily serving clients in Sumner County, Kingman County, and Harper County. He is a former prosecuting attorney and has also served as prior legal counsel for various credit and lending agencies performing mortgage foreclosures and financial collection actions. These legal positions have afforded him experience from the initiation of a case through jury trial. Joseph has an extensive history in Kansas legal practice. His experience in prosecution has given him unique insight into providing clients with a better understanding of the criminal proceedings in which they take part, as well as in the...

Colton graduated from Kansas State University (1993) with BS in History. He then attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, KS and earned a Juris Doctorate (1996). After graduation, Colton moved to Scott City, KS where he opened a solo practice and remained until 2017 serving the counties of Scott, Lane, Wichita, Finney, Wallace, Greeley, Kearney, Logan, Thomas, Grant, Ford, Ness and Gove. He has also served on the Bench as the City Judge in Scott City for 10 years. In 2017, Colton began his practice in Hays. KS serving the entire Western half of Kansas. He remains...

Mandee Rowen Pingel is a trial attorney and partner in the Kansas City family law firm of Pingel Family Law. Ms. Pingel is proud to serve families and clients in both, Missouri and Kansas. Her practice focuses exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law, including high conflict divorce, post-divorce modification, paternity, adoption, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, juvenile abuse and neglect, guardianship and conservatorship, and grandparents’ rights. Ms. Pingel is often referred cases from other lawyers, medical providers, therapists or other professionals where there are unusual of complicated issues for the needs of the children...

The Mathews Group, LC was founded by attorney Joshua T. Mathews. Mr. Mathews started his career as a Tax and Transactions attorney, but was quickly recruited into business and personal civil litigation. Mr. Mathews practices in areas from bankruptcy to federal criminal defense, (selected by the Department of Justice as a member of the CJA Panel). He opened The Mathews Group, LC because he fundamentally disagreed with many traditional legal practices, especially hourly billing, which in addition to creating a "blank check" for the attorney, dis-incentivized clients from communicating with their attorney about their legal issues. The Mathews...

Eric A. Morrison is the founder of Morrison Law, LLC, located in Overland Park, Kansas. Representing clients throughout Johnson County, he focuses his practice primarily on family law, including divorces, child custody, child and spousal support, and complex asset division.

At my law firm, I focus on the areas of Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, Social Security Disability, Family Law and Divorce, Bankruptcy and Business Law. I also practice in the areas of Traffic, DUI, Alcohol and Drug related offenses, and Criminal Law. I accept these types of cases in all Kansas City Metro areas, including Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, and the cities of Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Prairie Village, Fairway, Olathe, Roeland Park, Merriam, Gardner, Bonner Springs, and surrounding areas.Because of my diverse background, I am able to offer my clients a wide variety of legal talent and...

Adoptions, child custody, divorce, appeals