Columbia Family Lawyers

Jessica Forgione Speckman is an attorney in the Lees Summit area who is knowledgeable and experienced in the area of family law. She is dedicated to serving her client’s needs by spending the time to get to know her clients and their concerns. As an attorney, communication and the ability to understand a client’s needs are important tools in assessing legal options and advocating for real life solutions. In addition, Jessica believes in being accessible to her clients; giving them the added piece of mind they need during their case.

Jessica is licensed in the state of Missouri and has...

Since 1975, Sally has worked in the legal offices of attorney Joel Case. In 1992 she became his partner and they have continued to provide legal services to the West St. Louis County and adjoining areas. Although they have a general law practice, their emphasis is in Family Law, which includes divorce, modifications, child custody, support, and paternity cases. They also write wills, trusts, powers of attorney and administer probate estates in St. Louis County and the surrounding counties.

Attorney James C. Ochs has been representing injury victims since 1984. He has practiced law in Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states and taken on more than 125 jury trials and 500 bench trials over the course of his career. As a St. Louis personal injury attorney, he provides representation for a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, truck accidents, and more. In his more than 25 years of experience, he has secured positive verdicts and settlements for his clients time and time again. His firm has been given an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and...

Sam Crosby is a graduate of the University of Missouri, School of Law. There he served on the Missouri Law Review for two (2) years, trained under the District 13 Public Defender, and received the honor of the Edward H. Hunvald Student Prize in Criminal Justice. After law school he worked for Michael C. Todt at the law firm of Todt, Cody & Fuchs, LLC, and was trained there in a “hands-on” approach to litigation and trial practice, with a focus in the area of Family Law. In July of 2020, Sam left the employ of Mr. Todt to start...

Sharon Remis a Family Law attorney has been litigating family cases for almost 30 years. Her Family Law Practice includes: Divorce; Modifications; Custody and Visitation; Paternity; Relocation; Guardianship; Adoption; Enforcement and Contempt Trials. She also serves as a Guardian ad Litem, Parent Coordinator and Mediator. Family Law is a unique area of practice since no two families are alike. Sharon advocates for her client, but also has the experience to create opportunities for settlement in the right cases. She is diligent and thorough, to allow her to understand all of the facts and...

A lifelong St. Louis resident, Ms. Beasley has spent years fostering a close connection with the local community. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. During her undergraduate years, she played an important role as crime victim advocate at the first victim advocacy agency in the nation. This position gave her a greater understanding of the difficulties experienced by victims of violent crime, and assisting people in crisis. This insight serves continues to serve her well since many of her clients first contact her during a crisis or after a recent trauma....

Kelly Keefe focuses her practice on the area of family law. She is passionate about working with families and dedicated to providing individualized legal services to meet her clients' needs. Kelly understands the importance of being accessible to clients and assisting them throughout each step of the legal process.

Kelly has personal experience in a highly contested custody matter. This allows her to relate to her clients experience and serves as her motivation to fight for her clients.

Joshua J. Wilson is a University of Arkansas Law School Graduate. He achieved high academic achievement and success in the courtroom. One of Joshua’s favorite stories to tell is about him beating the City of Pittsburg, Kansas on a red light ticket before he was ever a lawyer. Joshua says, “The reason that story is important to me is because it highlights my drive for justice. I know I did not commit the crime and I was not to stop until I proved that.” Joshua lost the municipal court trial (as he says is typical in these cases), but victoriously...

Never a stranger to hard work or adversity, I wrestled in high school, spent three years as a Combat Engineer on active duty with Untied States Army and completed by reserve service working through college. After many years of working with partners in private practice, I saw the need for a firm that was more client friendly and accessible online. Some matters require a personal approach. However, if you got caught-up in some small town speed trap or were falsely accused of smoking marijuana on one Southeast Missouri's beautiful rivers, matters can often be handled...

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We understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. We know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, estate planning, civil litigation, and mediation lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification,...

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...

Facing divorce or family law matters can be a very emotional process. For this reason, it is important to have hope, and having dedicated representation that understands what you are going through can make all of the difference. Ezinne “Grace” Okorocha is a Junior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC and is ready to help and assist clients in and around Jackson County, Missouri from the firm’s Kansas City family law office. Grace earned her Masters in U.S. Law (LLM) from the University of Houston Law Center in May of 2020. Before this, she attended the Nigerian Law...

David Breon is the founder and lead attorney of Semita Legalis. He focuses his practice on family law and immigration matters. Though he’s based in western Missouri, he offers virtual legal services to clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, and immigration services across the United States and the world. David took a circuitous path to the law. Born and raised in western Missouri, he took great interest in the study of the Spanish language in high school and lived in Spain during his senior year of high school and college. To help fund his academic career, he joined the U.S. Army,...

Set up a FREE consultation at Puckett law Firm P.C. to discuss your divorce, paternity action, modification, or estate planning needs. Kelly Puckett has a unique ability to navigate divorces and other family law matters as he is a trained mediator. If you're looking to eliminate the expense and time associated with trial, Kelly Puckett can act as a neutral/mediator in all divorces, paternity actions and modifications to help you come an agreement with the other party. Kelly Puckett is an experienced Partner at Puckett Law Firm P.C., and earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn School of Law.

Brittany D. Kozal’s practice at Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Dubin, Siegel & Payne, P.C. focuses on domestic relations. She represents clients in divorce, paternity, child custody, adoption, and guardianship matters. Brittany recognizes that every client is unique and she takes the time necessary to understand each client’s individual objectives and goals. Her record of success includes amicable settlements, as well as contested trials, for a diverse group of clients. Experienced in both civil and domestic litigation, Brittany is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal advice and counseling. Prior to joining...

For over 25 years I have focused my practice in family law, with a particular emphasis on matters relating to the dissolution of marriage: divorce representation and mediation, child custody and child support. I am a native St. Louisan and a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, Class of '73. I am a divorce lawyer who has been where you are now and I understand the pain, stress and uncertainty you are experiencing. Several years ago I went through a difficult and contentious divorce and child custody battle with my ex-husband, and I have traveled this same path with...

Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotional and stressful moments of your life. Feeling lost or overwhelmed by the situation is natural, but having compassionate representation on your side can make all the difference in the end. Conlan Wilson is a Junior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC. He can assist clients throughout the St. Louis County area from the firm’s Clayton, MO family law office. Conlan earned his Juris Doctorate while attending The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. in May of 2022. Before earning his J.D., he obtained his Bachelor of Science...

As a family law attorney at Siegel & Irwin, LLC, Mrs. Siegel is known to be a zealous advocate for her clients. She truly cares about her clients and their situations and strives to establish relationships with her clients that lasts years, even after the case is done. By fervently advocating for her clients, Mrs. Siegel appreciates seeing how her clients’ lives improve in the aftermath.

Mom and Pop shop. I handle Criminal and Traffic on the local, state and Federal level in Missouri and Kansas. Michelle handles Civil Litigation, Domestic matters, including Divorce, Child Custody, Modifications and Child Support. She also does some Probate and Worker's Compensation. This is my 32nd year of practicing law in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our office is in Lee's Summit, MO.

Established in 1982, my firm has earned a winning reputation in the legal community. With over 30 years of legal experience, I have handled a variety of cases, including Family Law and Real Estate matters. Rest assured I have the experience, skills and knowledge to help you resolve your legal matter it effectively.

I am a sole practitioner who has more than 10 years experience serving Jefferson County. I am a former President of the Jefferson County Bar Association. I am a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law, where I was an editor of the school sponsored Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review. My practice concentrates in the areas of Domestic Relations, including paternity, child support, mediation and juvenile matters; along with general civil matters mainly devoted to real estate matters.

At Howard L. Lotven, A Professional Corporation, we act as a buffer between our clients and the system. We protect our clients from overcharges and negotiate for the option of probation instead of a jail sentence. Within family law, we work hard to win custody for our clients and determine a living situation that will be in the best interest of the child.
Presently, I primarily represent clients in Criminal/Municipal Courts and Traffic Courts. I have been either a prosecutor or defense attorney in over 10,000 cases. I also represent clients in Family Law matters including divorce, paternity, modification of child...

Christopher L. Yarbro graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia, School of Law in 2004, achieving honors including the dean’s list for all semesters, CALI award of excellence in the field of modern payment systems, a qualifying candidate for Missouri Law and Policy Review Journal, and recipient of the George I Wallach endowment. He began his practice in Poplar Bluff in 2004, and has tried multiple criminal and civil jury trials. Chris' practice includes medical negligence, products liability, automobile accident, workers compensation and other serious injury cases, as well as criminal defense, family law and general trial...

Samantha D. Pennington has extensive work experience including handling a plethora of challenging estate planning and family law matters. Her education began with her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Chicago John Marshall Law School in 2009. She continued her legal education at John Marshall and, in 2010, earned a Legum Magistra (LL.M) in Tax Law, with an emphasis in estate planning. Prior to law school, Samantha spent three years working as a paralegal in employment discrimination and products liability. While in law school, Samantha earned several awards and recognitions including; being hand selected as an LL.M student to serve...

Willie has three passions in life: family (including his dogs), following his favorite sports teams, and helping his clients. He practices QDRO law (retirement division) from coast to coast, in his seven licensed states. He's a recognized authority in the area, teaching other lawyers about QDROs and legal practice at state bar conferences and via online education platforms.

Ken Reynolds represents creditors and debtors in bankruptcy cases. He presently represents the Cities of Aurora, Crane, Everton, Marionville, Verona, Walnut Grove, and Willard in matters pertaining to municipal law. Ken is a lawyer in Springfield, MO and has practiced law in Missouri for over 30 years experience and previously spent 21 years as a partner of RGG Law, a well-established law firm in Southwest Missouri. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Oklahoma.

Renee Murphy is dedicated to providing quality representation for her clients. We handle all traffic, DWI and license cases, and all serious felonies. We also handle divorce, custody, paternity, guardianship,grandparents rights and adoptions. If you have been injured in a car accident,we can help.

Rebecca was licensed in 2007. She went into private practice immediately. She opened her own office in 2011 and practices 100 percent in the area of family law. We provide divorce services in Missouri. Services include divorce, paternity actions and modifications. We are known for being attentive to detail, compassionate, and firm on negotiations.

Jeffrey Carey is a member of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and received the Legal Champion award from Missouri Lawyer's Weekly in 2014.

His practice focuses on complex personal injury cases, bankruptcy, and domestic litigation.

Jeff is of counsel to Boyd, Kenter, Thomas and Parrish, LLC and the firm has deep experience in worker's compensation, products liability, complex personal injury, and labor and employment law. With the power of our team, we can handle almost any legal problem.

Lee's Summit - Independence - Sedalia - Overland Park

Timothy J. Murphy joined The Murphy Law Firm in 2003 after graduating from University of Missouri, Kansas City, where here was on the dean's list multiple times. Prior to Law School, he served in the offices of Senator Christopher Bond and Senator and former Attorney General John Ashcroft. Tim Murphy is the only member of The Murphy Law who has been admitted to practice law in both the State of Missouri and the State of Kansas. His practice includes personal injury, domestic litigation, criminal defense, including DWI's and DUI's and traffic tickets, speeding tickets, driving while suspended, collection, wills and trusts, business...