Lawrence County Family Lawyers

A divorce and other family related matters can be some of life’s most challenging events. Often, your family’s future is unclear. Let us help navigate you through these stressful times and transitions. Brian Langley listens to your needs and provides skilled legal counsel. Having the right attorney can make all the difference. Brian is experienced in family law matters and can help to develop a well-planned strategy on how you should proceed. He listens to your needs and advocates accordingly. Years of practicing law as well as years of enforcing laws has afforded Brian a unique perspective with a vast amount...

PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIP, ESTATE PLANNING, AND UNCONTESTED FAMILY LAW FIRM IN MISSOURI. Alfano Law Firm, LLC helps families with probate, elder law, estate-planning, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and various uncontested family law matters. We know that life changing events happen and we want to help you when they do. Alfano Law Firm will guide you through the legal process with compassion and professionalism at an affordable cost. We work with our clients on probate administrations, asset administration, claims, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, living wills and advanced directives, guardianship for both children and adults, termination of guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, step-parent adoption, third-party...

Amber is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law where she graduated six months early at the top of her class with a Family Law emphasis.

During law school, Amber received the coveted induction into Phi Delta Phi legal honor society and made the Dean's list every semester.

While still in law school, Amber gained early litigation experience as an attorney for the Child and Family Services Clinic and Guardian ad Litem Clinic. During law school, Amber also obtained additional litigation experience clerking for a group of general practice attorneys and gained invaluable...

Marta divides her time between mediating and litigating family law matters. She has been practicing Family Law since 1980 and has successfully completed over 10,000 divorces. Marta received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston and obtained a post-graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy Training from the prestigious Menninger Psychiatric Institute. Marta has taught Mediation, Dissolution of Marriage and Civil Litigation at Webster University and St. Louis University in the Graduate School of Social Work. She also conducts family law mediation training seminars for lawyers, judges, and mental health professionals, as well as seminars for individuals considering divorce....

Spencer has practiced exclusively in family and domestic relations law for over twenty years as a counselor of law and aggressive litigator for hundreds of clients. He has helped his client’s find success in cases ranging from complex financial and high conflict custody disputes to settled family law matters. Facing one of the most difficult times of your life requires someone on your side that knows the legal system and will tirelessly work to get the best outcome for you financially and regarding custody of your children. He has spoken at several legal seminars...

Regina is a Partner and General Counsel for Stange Law Firm, PC in Clayton, MO. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and the State of Illinois. She is also a trained mediator. Regina attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law. She has been practicing law since 2000. Prior to joining Stange Law Firm, PC, Regina represented individuals and business entities in complex litigation and appellate matters...

Emily attended Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2021. While in law school, she served as a law student ambassador and as the President of the Chase College of Law Public Interest Group. She also spent time working for the law library circulation desk as well as a student worker for the Lunsford Academy. Before studying law, Emily earned a Master of Science in Safety, Security, & Emergency Management and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University. Emily is currently licensed to practice law in the State of...

Edwin Butler is a diligent attorney with strong litigation and negotiation skills developed over years of experience. He consistently takes the initiative and delivers creative solutions to achieve positive results for clients. Attorney Butler thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment and possesses an unyielding work-ethic, passion and skill. As a former prosecutor and member of the Missouri Special Public Defender panel, we have the experience you need if you are being detained, investigated, or charged with a crime. If you have received a criminal summons, or recently been arrested, you want an attorney that will act with...

Rachna introduces herself as a lawyer, but still a nice person. She is dedicated to helping people access the tools the legal system has to offer in settling disputes and overcoming challenges. Rachna proudly offers her professional guidance and assistance to those needing a lawyer who is compassionate, flexible, and experienced.

Rachna has seen first hand how the legal system can help in difficult life situations. She has also seen how a lack of competent legal help can lead to undesirable results that no one deserves to face. Her background includes work with survivors of sexual violence, particularly in family court....

Joel has been practicing law for over 40 years. Before opening his private law practice, he held positions in the U.S. Department of Justice, both in the U.S. Attorney's Office and its Civil Rights Division, where he earned a Special Achievement Award for 'sustained superior performance". Joel learned tenacity early on. He lettered in football while playing on the 1959 University of Missouri Orange Bowl team, and that year, the coaches bestowed him with the "Oil Can" Award for showing the most hustle and morale on the Tiger team. He began his practice with many...

Erika Wentzel is a partner at Flesner Wentzel. During law school, Erika completed programs in Employment Law, Taxation, and International Law. Erika studied international law in Innsbruck, Madrid, and the Hague. During law school, Erika interned in the human resources department of the Saint Louis Zoo. After law school, Erika volunteered full time for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri as a consumer protection attorney. Erika initially practiced primarily in the areas of consumer protection and estate planning but she has also been working on family law cases since she graduated from Saint Louis University Law School...

Tory Leavitt Attorney is skilled in Criminal defense, Divorce, & Family Law. With over 12 years of prosecutor experience in Jackson County, Missouri, Troy Leavitt Attorney has the knowledge and trial skills to be a hard-hitting advocate on your side. From traffic violations, DUI/DWI, drug cases, and other criminal matters to all domestic matters including divorce, modifications, paternity, orders of protection, or any other matters, Troy Leavitt attorney has the experience and will devote the time necessary to zealously protect your rights and strives to keep you informed of all stages of your case and care about you making...

I'm a licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas. My general practice firm includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, workers compensation, probate, real estate, landlord-tenant, estate planning, etc. I serve most counties in Northwest Missouri including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Ray, Clinton, Caldwell, Daviess, Livingston, DeKalb, Buchanan, Andrew, Holt, Atchison, Worth, Nodaway, Gentry, and Harrison.

My name is Steve Hardin. I am an attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience. I founded the Hardin Law Firm, LLC because I have dedicated my career to helping people in trouble. My goal is to help people solve their problems and get back to their lives. I am here to help you. I am currently accepting cases in the following areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury. I WILL do the hard work your case requires. During my career, I have aggressively represented people with matters ranging from civil hearings to...

Eric Boehmer is an attorney with the experience, confidence and knowledge to deal with the authorities when it comes to defending individuals against criminal charges and defending your rights. Eric’s passion is the courtroom and trying cases. He has tried numerous Judge and Jury trials with an extremely high success rate. He has multiple acquittals in Class A felony jury trials as well as many lower level felony and misdemeanors. Eric’s proven track record and attention to detail in working for his clients has earned him a well deserved reputation as a successful attorney.

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...

Richard is a Team Leader Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC and he practices out of the Clayton, Missouri Office. He will listen to your family law case and will help guide you through the legal process.

Richard has been practicing law for more than thirty years and has extensive litigation experience in civil and criminal litigation. Prior to working at Stange Law Firm, Richard worked at the St. Louis County Circuit Attorney’s Office where he supervised a department, (2017 to 2018), the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (1991 to 2017) and the Missouri State Public Defender Commission (1988 to...

Chad Hager is Team Leader Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC. Stange Law Firm, PC is a family law firm with multiple offices in the St. Louis Metro Area in Missouri and Illinois, including St. Louis County (Brentwood), Missouri West St. Louis County (Ellisville), Missouri Jefferson County (Arnold), Missouri Franklin County (Union), Missouri Madison County (Edwarsdville), Illinois St. Clair County (Belleville), Illinois St. Louis City, Missouri (By Appointment Only) Call us today at 314-963-4700. *The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.* Chad Hager is responsible for the content. ...

Maya King is a distinguished attorney who graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School with Cum Laude honors, showcasing her dedication and commitment to the legal field. With a strong foundation in law, Maya has dedicated her career to advocating for her clients in various immigration matters. Maya’s expertise spans a wide spectrum of immigration issues. She has a proven track record of representing clients in challenging removal trials and appeals, where her legal acumen and determination shine through. Additionally, Maya excels in handling both immigrant and non-immigrant visa cases, including student and visitor visas, demonstrating her commitment to helping...

We will partner with you to expertly guide you through this difficult and confusing time. We carefully listen to your concerns and offer creative solutions for your business and personal legal issues. When you join forces with us, you receive the advantage of our substantial legal experience, together with personal service that is second to none. In times of success and times of crisis, our lawyers are here to help you with all your family law, traffic, employment, business law and insurance coverage legal needs in the greater Kansas City area.

I have been practicing law since 1996. I have owned and operated my own Firm since 1998. I have practiced primarily in the area of family law (divorce, child custody/support, contempt, adoptions, guardianships and juvenile). I have expanded my practice to include Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation and Veterans Benefits. For the past 16 years I have also been retained by the St. Louis County Juvenile Courts to represent children in cases involving abuse and neglect. While practicing law I have also worked in the Fire Service for 13 years. In doing so,...

Ms. Carpenter is an attorney with the law firm of Gump & Faiella, LLC. As a Columbia personal injury attorney, Ms. Carpenter focuses her law practice on cases involving injuries, insurance coverage, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and worker’s compensation. Ms. Carpenter grew up in Madison, Missouri. In 2001 she graduated from Madison High School with honors. She attended the University of Central Missouri and in 2005, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Honors College. While studying at UCM, Ms. Carpenter was a McNair Scholar, a representative at the National Conference on Ethics...

Tonya D. Page is an attorney handling divorce cases in St. Louis and throughout the state of Missouri. In addition to divorce cases, Tonya handles dissolutions, division of property, annulment, child custody, child support, modifications, restraining orders, and maintenance (alimony).

Paul E.Evans Attorney at Law has been successfully representing clients for over 20 years in Auto/Truck Accident/Injury, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation. He has a well earned reputation as an excellent attorney for domestic issues such as Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Paternity, Relocation, Guardianship, and Adoption. While acquiring that reputation he also has handled many cases involving Workers Compensation and claims for injuries such as Auto Accidents. He has represented numerous families in death claims and catastrophic bodily injury. Paul E. Evans Attorney at Law has over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of motor...

A former Assistant Attorney General and appellate law clerk, Mr. Ribaudo founded The Ribaudo Law Firm in 2008. Mr. Ribaudo, who has worked on appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Missouri Court of Appeals (W.D., S.D., and E.D.), is licensed in Missouri. (He previously was admitted to practice in Illinois, Kansas, and New York.) He graduated in the top of his class, and was a (publishing) member of the Missouri Law Review. Mr. Ribaudo's primary practice area is appellate law. In 2007, he...

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...

Facing a divorce or family law matter is never easy. Feeling overwhelmed by not knowing what comes next can be a scary situation. Having an attorney on your side that will help guide you through the process and understands what you are going through can provide some peace of mind along the way. Allyson Ralls is a compassionate Junior Associate Attorney in our Lee’s Summit, MO office. She can assist clients throughout Jackson County, Missouri and nearby with their family law needs. Allyson attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law. Here she earned her Juris Doctorate...

Divorce and family law matters can lead to challenging times. Kaethe Kaufman works diligently and compassionately to help you meet your legal challenges with confidence.

Kaethe is a Junior Associate Attorney in the Stange Law Firm's Columbia, Missouri office. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English, and then pursued her J.D. at Washington University in St. Louis. At law school, she published an article on comparative constitutional law and won awards in oral advocacy. Prior to joining the Stange Law Firm, she gained litigation experience as a law clerk with the St. Louis County Counselor's Office, and helped...

20+ years experience providing honest straight answers to emotional legal questions, with the fight to follow through in the courtroom.

I attended the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Psychology in 1992. I attended the University of Missouri at Columbia Law School earning my Juris Doctorate in 1995. I was licensed to practice law in October of 1995.

On December 28, 1995, I was appointed an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of St. Francois County, Missouri becoming First Assistant in 1998. During my time as an assistant prosecuting attorney I volunteered to serve as a...

Born: Alexandria, Virginia Education: University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A. with Honors in Political Science, 1991 Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994 Awards and Honors: J.G. Heinberg Scholarship for Excellence in Political Science Golden Key National Honor Society 1987-1991 Affiliations and Organizations: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society 1987-1991 President, Pro Bono Law Association 1991-1994 Missouri Bar Association 1994-present United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 1998-present St. Charles County Bar Association 1998-present Probate and Trust Law Committee of the Missouri Bar 2003-present Bio: Mr. Taylor spent three years with...

I have been exclusively focused on family law for over a decade. Let me apply my experience, knowledge and relationships with the court's of St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson County and St. Charles County to help get you the results you need!

Matthew Jones began his legal career by taking an associate position with Anderson, Sundell & Skinner P.C. in 2019. Mr. Jones represents clients in all areas of law and provides legal research and litigation support to Mr. Sundell and Mr. Skinner as needed.

Mr. Jones was raised in Stanberry, Missouri. After graduating from Stanberry High School, Mr. Jones attended Northwest Missouri State University from which he graduated with a degree in Political Science. Mr. Jones graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law in 2019. Upon being sworn as a Missouri attorney, Mr. Jones...

Simone started her own law firm nearly 30 years ago with a specific mission – to provide competent, strong legal representation that is affordable and supports the individual, not only in making the legal decisions required, but in moving through an often confusing and difficult transition. We know that our approach and our relationships with each client separates us from other lawyers. We try to understand who each client is; hear and identify their unique needs and concerns; and guide them in developing reasonable goals that can help us develop both a vision for...

Cynthia W. Trice pursued a concentration in legal studies and graduated summa cum laude from Webster University with a perfect 4.0 out of 4.0. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Sigma, and the Lambda Epsilon Chi honor societies. She was the first recipient of the prestigious Nancy Simmons Superior Achievement in Legal Studies Award. After graduating from Southern University School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctor degree, and passing the bar exam, she took on cases from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. This culminated in the Missouri Bar bestowing on her the Pro Bono Hall of...

Adam Arnold is a compassionate Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC in the firm’s St. Charles, Missouri family law office. He can help individuals throughout St. Charles County, and the surrounding areas, navigate through difficult family law issues. Adam attended Saint Louis University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor in May 2023. Prior to studying law, he attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Relations. Adam is currently licensed to represent individuals in the State of Missouri. Before joining the St. Charles family law attorneys at...