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Megan Alfano
Lee's Summit, MO Family Law Lawyer
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
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...
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Amber Geib
Lees Summit, MO Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Missouri School of Law
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...
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Kirk C. Stange
Springfield, MO Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, it can feel like your whole life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing what will happen to you or your family can can be overwhelming. To help clients with divorce and family law matters in their time of need, Stange Law Firm, PC has limited their practice to divorce and family law matters. For your convenience, we have offices in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma in places such as St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield, Wichita, Tulsa and beyond. We also respond to all phone...
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Ms. Carrie B. Williamson
St. Robert, MO Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Probate
University of Missouri - Columbia
I am lawyer practicing in central Missouri. My practice focuses personal bankruptcies (Chapters 7 and 13) and on family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support matters, modifications, paternity actions, and guardianships and conservatorships. I also handle probate matters, landlord-tenant actions, civil matters, and real estate cases. I enjoy hiking, bicycling, and gardening and spending time with my husband and our pets.
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Maya King
North Kansas City, MO Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Family and Immigration
University of Minnesota Law School
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...
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Spencer Williams
Saint Charles, MO Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(636) 947-1122
501 First Capitol Drive
Suite 2
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Missouri School of Law
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...
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Jennifer L. Rench
St. Louis, MO Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Saint Louis University
Jennifer L. Rench is a family law attorney and owner of J. Rench Law Firm, LLC | St. Louis Divorce and Mediation. Her law firm helps clients through divorce by offering divorce mediation services, collaborative divorce services, and divorce representation.
Her philosophy is to help clients resolve legal matters in the most effective way possible. She accomplishes this through communication, collaboration, interest-based negotiations, and other progressive strategies. Her values center on understanding her clients’ needs and meeting those needs using her legal experience and problem solving skills. While she has served in other areas of law, family law is especially...
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John D Kershman
Clayton, MO Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Washington University School of Law
John focuses his practice on Family Law litigation and Family Law Mediation. He is a member of the IACP - International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, as well as, the AMM - Association of Missouri Mediators, the APFM - Academy of Professional Family Mediators, and member of the Hague Convention Attorney Network through the U.S. Department of State.
He has assisted clients in collaborative matters and mediation as well as cases involving divorce, modification, paternity, child custody, adoption, contempt, international child custody (Hague Convention), and appeals.
John earned his law degree from Washington University Law School where he has been an...
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David Schorr Betz
St. Louis, MO Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Saint Louis University School of Law
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!
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Regina L. Wells
Frontenac, MO Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Missouri - Columbia
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...
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Tonya Page
Saint Louis, MO Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Missouri - Columbia
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).
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Randall Thomas Oettle
St. Louis, MO Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law
We provide solid representation and significant results!
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Chad Hager
Columbia, MO Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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. ...
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Steven William Neimeyer
St. Louis, MO Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Washington University School of Law
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,...
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Steve D. Hardin
St. louis, MO Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
University of Missouri School of Law and Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
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...
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Jeffrey Alan Gedbaw
Lee's Summit, MO Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Divorce
University of Nebraska College of Law
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Edwin V. Butler
Des Peres, MO Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Saint Louis University School of Law
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...
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Suzanne Hale Robinson
Kansas City, MO Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Kansas School of Law
Suzanne Hale Robinson leads Hale Robinson & Robinson LLC’s domestic litigation team, practicing domestic law and personal injury. Suzanne has lived in the Kansas City area for over 30 years and has developed a deep connection with the community and its residents.
Suzanne represents clients in multiple areas of domestic law. From a simple divorce to a complex child custody dispute to negotiating a high net-worth asset distribution, Suzanne has the experience and ability to help get your case resolved. Suzanne also represents clients in personal injury cases. Taking on insurance companies and getting clients life changing results is one of...
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Charles Webb Taylor
Saint Charles, MO Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(636) 947-7100
400 North Fifth Street
Suite 110
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Washington University School of Law
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...
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Ramona A Gau
Farmington, MO Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Missouri - Columbia
Ramona Gau graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hannibal LaGrange University. It was actually a very specific, negative incident during her time that helped her make the decision between being a police officer and being a lawyer. Seeking to live out the concept her dear Mother instilled in her, that if "you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life", Ramona went on to the University of Missouri- Columbia Law School. There she had the distinguished honor of placing in the Moot Court Top 10.
Because she understands that attorneys typically meet people going through especially hard...
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Belinda L. Harrison
Kansas City, MO Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
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.
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Carrie Gerischer
Rolla, MO Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Carrie is a passionate and relentless advocate who doesn't take no for an answer, and fights strategically and relentlessly for her clients. She has earned the reputation as a top criminal defense lawyer in Phelps County and surrounding Counties. Through her boutique law practice, she gives personal, undivided, and often 'round-the-clock attention to all clients in an effort to provide the absolute best defense possible. Many of her courtroom successes as a criminal defense lawyer have come in matters that others considered hopeless.
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Richard Harper
Clayton, MO Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Saint Louis University School of Law
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...
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Jonathan Kass Glassman
Clayton, MO Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Washington University in St. Louis
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Brian Langley
St. Louis, MO Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Washington University School of Law and Washington University School of Law
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...
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Laurie Ann Knight
Chesterfield, MO Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Missouri - Columbia
Attorney Laurie A. Knight is an accomplished and experience lawyer practicing family law, criminal defense, estate planning, business law, and bankruptcy. She studied biology as an undergraduate at Saint Louis University before enrolling in the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law. She graduated with her J.D. in 2005 having served as an active member of the law school community. Laurie is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri and in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. She attends various legal events, supports several legal organizations, and frequently donates her time to serve indigent people. Laurie is...
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Jennifer R Williams
Poplar Bluff, MO Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Estate Planning, Probate and Workers' Comp
William H. Bowen School of Law
Jennifer R. Williams graduated from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Bowen School of Law in 2011, achieving honors. Prior to beginning her legal career, Jennifer served four years as a deputy court clerk for the Hon. William J. Clarkson, associate circuit judge, Butler County, Missouri. As a probate court clerk, Jennifer gained valuable insight into the processing of probate claims and served as a Probate Faculty Member for the Missouri Court Clerk College in 2007 and 2008. In this capacity, Jennifer instructed probate court clerks from around the state.
In 2015, Jennifer joined Spain, Miller, Galloway & Lee, LLC...
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Joel Case
ballwin, MO Family Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Saint Louis University School of Law
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...
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Lauren Bower
Parkville, MO Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Lauren is a family law and estate planning attorney with years of litigation experience. She grew up in a small town near St. Joseph, Missouri where she began practicing law. She opened her own practice in Parkville, Missouri. Lauren's practice focuses on divorce, custody, modifications, child support, paternity actions, prenuptial agreements, trusts, estate planning, adoption and guardianships. Her experience, responsiveness and compassion will benefit your family.
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Laurie (McMillan) Dodd
St. Peters, MO Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Saint Louis University School of Law
I graduated law school at Saint Louis University School of Law in 2007. After several years of working for the big firms, I started my own practice, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Formerly known as Laurie A. McMillan, Attorney at Law.
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Adam Arnold
St Charles, MO Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Saint Louis University
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...
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Scott Allen Hamblin
Jefferson City, MO Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
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Abraham D. Kuhl
Lees Summit, MO Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
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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Douglas G. Bellon
St. Charles, MO Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Missouri School of Law
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Carla Jean Zolman
St. Louis, MO Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(314) 846-6633
10805 Sunset Office Drive
Suite 312
St. Louis, MO 63127
Family and Divorce
Saint Louis University School of Law
Since establishing the Zolman Law Firm in 1996, Carla has earned a reputation as a skilled and effective negotiator. Carla’s organization and preparation before trial, along with her excellent ability to reason a case and consider it from many different angles, contributes to her growing business and list of referrals. Carla works hard to give you the personal attention that helps as you go through this tough time in your life. She has represented hundreds of satisfied clients who continue to refer others to her legal practice. As a lawyer with an engineering background, Carla uses the qualities...
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Emily Shoemaker
Columbia, MO Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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...
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Paul Edward Evans
Blue Springs, MO Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(816) 224-9500
1114 West Main Street
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BLUE SPRINGS, MO
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
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...
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Antony Vale Jones
Lee's Summit, MO Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Missouri - Columbia
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...
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Rachna Lien
Clayton, MO Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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....
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Eric L. Boehmer
St. Charles, MO Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Missouri - Columbia
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.