Waverly Family Lawyers

Selected as Best Lawyer in Lawrence, Kansas three years in a row (2013, 2014, and 2015 and in the top 10 since 2015; selected #2 in 2020) by readers of the Lawrence Journal World.

Tina Cox is a Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC who is used to helping families through these difficult times. Tina helps in managing the West Region of the firm in Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Springfield (MO), Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City (by appointment only).

Tina graduated with her undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Washburn University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society. She then went on to further her education and receive her Master’s Degree in Business Administration as well as her Juris Doctor from...

Chris attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2004. While attending law school, he received Dean’s Honors and served as the Student Editor-in-Chief (May 2003-May 2004) and a Student Research Editor (Aug. 2002-May 2003) for the ABA Family Law Quarterly. Before studying law, Chris attended Kansas State University where he earned both a Master of Arts in Spanish Language Acquisition and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Chris is licensed and ready to help clients in the state of Kansas. Before joining the Overland Park, Kansas divorce and family law attorneys at...

After nearly a decade long career as a classroom teacher, I decided to make a change and pursue a life-long dream of going to law school. I earned my law degree from Washburn University School of Law. As part of my studies, I earned a family law certificate for completing a concentrated course of study in family law issues. While attending law school I was a junior editor on the Family Law Quarterly, a scholarly publication for family law practitioners, and I served as a representative on the Washburn Student Bar Association. Additionally, I clerked for the Honorable Mary...

Christopher brings to the table legal experience in a number of areas, including nonprofit creation/governance, immigration, and general civil matters.

He received his Juris Doctor from the Washburn School of Law, and his Bachelor's in English from the University of North Dakota. Prior to law school, he taught high school English, and briefly served in state government.

Chris is a native of northeastern North Dakota, but proudly claims Kansas and its mild winters as his home. Whether or not he is in the office, Chris harbors the desire to write the great American novel.

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.

Hannah Wittman is a family law attorney based in Lawrence, Kansas. She assists clients in matters of divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance. She also prepares prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, wills, and durable powers of attorney.

The law firm of Mindy Reynolds is exclusively dedicated to family law. Mindy Reynolds has over twenty five years of legal experience with a solid reputation for helping Kansans achieve stable, workable, and cost effective solutions to their legal issues. Mindy Reynolds understands that family law deals with the most important and intimate aspects of her clients’ lives. Whether your case involves divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, post-divorce matters, enforcement of court orders, or any other family law matters, Mindy Reynolds will guide you through the legal process to help...

Former Assistant District Attorney (Shawnee County, Kansas);
Former Assistant City Attorney (Topeka, Kansas)

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.

Mr. Benfer was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1954, and admitted to the bar in 1982. He is licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas; the U.S. District Court for the District of Missouri; 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Topeka, and Kansas Bar Associations; and the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Benfer's areas of practice cover all aspects of personal injury law, including wrongful death claims, car accidents, injuries caused by defective products, construction site accidents, and workers compensation...

Kylee Tokoi is a family law attorney based in Lawrence, Kansas. She devotes the bulk of her practice to representing clients in matters of divorce, paternity, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Kylee also leverages her experience prosecuting Child in Need of Care (CINC) and juvenile offender cases to represent parents, grandparents, and interested parties in CINC matters and defend juveniles charged with crimes in state court.

I am an experienced attorney who serves clients in all areas of family law, criminal, and traffic law. I have successfully helped thousands of people in family and criminal/traffic law cases. The Simmons Law Office serves clients in the Emporia, Kansas area and surrounding counties.

Topeka-based family law attorney Ardith Smith-Woertz has been handling cases involving divorce, parentage, child support, child custody, residency, and parenting time for more than three decades. She is a Certified Mediator through the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration and regularly acts as a mediator/conciliator for parties involved in domestic disputes. She also serves on the Kansas Judicial Council’s Family Law Advisory Committee—studying family law issues, writing proposed legislation, and drafting domestic forms that are used across Kansas.

Kelly Davidzuk is the Managing Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC, and is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. She is also a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney. Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. Kelly worked hard in law school and continued to work hard in the area of family law and other areas of civil litigation before she joined the team at Stange Law Firm, PC. Kelly has worked for the firm since 2011. She is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Through her dedication to...

Lauren Bavitz Fields is an associate attorney at Roth Davies, LLC. Lauren has years of experience in domestic litigation, with an emphasis on complex and contested divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time, child support disputes, and protection from abuse and protection from stalking matters. Lauren also works on traffic matters alongside the criminal defense team. Lauren is passionate about her cases, which helps her connect with her clients, negotiate effectively, and reach settlements. Whether your case requires mediation, depositions, or trial, Lauren is a zealous advocate and will fight for you until the end. Lauren is admitted to the Kansas...

Sarah Carmody is the managing attorney of Sarah Carmody Law, LLC, a boutique firm focusing exclusively on family law issues. Sarah graduated cum laude from Ball State University in 2003 and earned her juris doctorate from UMKC School of Law in 2008. Sarah has was raised by a single mother and is now a mother herself. Due to her childhood, Sarah is committed to a smooth transition for children during the difficult process of divorce or other custody disputes.

Sarah serves on a variety of legal committees including the Kansas Bar Association Executive Committee, Family Law Section. She is a member...

Ronald W. Nelson is the principal of Ronald W Nelson PA, which has its offices in Lenexa, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1978 (B.S. Political Science, minor in Biology) and from Washburn University School of Law in 1981 (J.D., with honors). He began practicing law in 1981 and has been practicing family law exclusively for over 25 years. Mr. Nelson is recognized throughout Kansas and the United States as an expert in family law. He regularly writes articles for regional and national legal publications and he frequently presents seminars on complex family law issues to lawyers' groups in...

A Kansas City native, Lindsee graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy in Kansas City, Missouri and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies from the University of Kansas, which she used in her work with domestic violence and sexual assault resource agencies from Lawrence, Kansas all the way to Juneau, Alaska.

Lindsee also received her law decree from Washburn University, where she simultaneously earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work. Lindsee utilized her dual law/social work skills when working with the Kansas Department for Children and Families as well as CASA of Shawnee County. While at Washburn, Lindsee also served as...

I was born and raised in the Kansas City Metro area, and I have always been proud to claim this city as my home! After graduating from Blue Valley North High School in 2003, I attended Kansas State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in the fall of 2006. While at K-State, I was on the women’s collegiate rowing team, a member of a sorority, studied abroad, and was actively involved in animal rescue. I was a “summer-starter” at the University of Kansas School of Law in the summer of 2007....

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). ...

I am a licensed attorney passionate about helping individuals with family law issues (divorce, legal separation, child custody & support, paternity, premarital agreements, and modifications of parenting time and support.) I am lucky enough to practice at Addair Law in Manhattan KS. AddairLaw.com is a multi-practice law firm that assists clients with business formation, contracts, criminal defense, divorce & domestic law, estate planning, and wills & trusts.

Lynnette Herrman graduated from The University of Kansas School of Law in May, 2006 with her Juris Doctor degree, after completing her first year of law school at Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from law school and being licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas, she worked in the private sector for former Attorney General of Kansas and former District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, Vern Miller. Lynnette became an Assistant District Attorney for the Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District in May, 2007. She began...

Rachel Whitsitt is an Overland Park-based family law attorney. She assists clients in Kansas and Missouri with matters of divorce, paternity, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, and grandparent rights. Rachel has ample experience with high-asset divorce cases and related issues—including complex property valuations and making and interpreting premarital agreements.

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Mr. Kuhl attended Ralston High School where he was active in many sports, clubs and organizations. After high school, he graduated Cum Laude from Creighton University with a degree in Business Administration. After working in the banking industry for a year, Mr. Kuhl moved to Kansas City and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in May 2008. Mr. Kuhl is a frequent presenter on a variety of family law issues, and is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar...

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Ms. Simpson’s passion is helping individuals through difficult and stressful times in their lives. She will protect your interests with unwavering commitment. Our focus always is on the goal of solving traffic tickets and divorce as efficiently as possible to minimize the financial costs to you. We offer a no cost consultation, have flat fees available for many legal matters and offer weekend and evening appointments. We understand that legal problems don’t always...

When handling a difficult family law issue, you need an attorney who’s going to support you every step of the way. Antony Jones is proud to represent clients in the family court with his experience, integrity and devotion. Antony is a Senior Team Leader Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC where he oversees the offices in Lee’s Summit, Overland Park and Wichita. Antony can represent you in Kansas or Missouri out of the Lee’s Summit, Missouri Office in Jackson County. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas. Antony attended Northwest Missouri State University, where in 1992 he received his Bachelor...

Facing a divorce or family law matter may be one of the most challenging situations you face in your life. It is common to feel lost with more questions than answers. Because of this, having caring and understanding legal representation on your side can make all the difference. They will be able to compassionately guide you throughout your case and keep you informed throughout the process. Greg Holmquist is an Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm. He can represent clients throughout the Johnson County, Kansas area, as well as nearby areas in Missouri, from the firm’s family law office in...

Devin is a seasoned trial attorney with over 25 years of litigation experience. Before joining the Overland Park, Kansas divorce lawyers at Stange Law Firm, PC, Devin spent the previous 15 years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Jackson County, MO. In this role, he served on the Domestic Violence/Special Victims Unit and worked to help prosecute domestic violence crimes, DWI, drug offenses, violent crimes, homicides, child and adult sex crimes. He also handled all special actions including probation violation hearings. Before this, he served on the Family Support Unit where he worked in the criminal child support enforcement division....

Originally from Kansas, Mr. Barnds focuses his practice primarily in the areas of both employment and family law. Mr. Barnds has handled a broad range of domestic matters, encompassing everything from uncontested divorces, to contested trials, to post-decree modifications and enforcement. Mr. Barnds has also helped clients through disputes involving issues of child custody, support, and spousal maintenance. Mr. Barnds has also assisted clients with appealing lower courts decisions on family law matters. Mr. Barnds understands that each client has individual needs, and the importance that such needs play in the litigation process. Accordingly, Mr. Barnds is dedicated to taking...