Americus Lawyers

I represent children that have been the victim of physical harm or assault in schools, day care, camps, programs, or on a school bus. I also represent small businesses and individuals in litigation stemming from property disputes, corporate conflicts, or commercial transactions. Through over fifteen years of litigation experience at large firms and at DRZ, I welcome the opportunity to represent your interests in contingent or hourly arrangements.

Civil attorney dedicated to helping our clients solve injury claims, police brutality claims, civil and constitutional rights violation claims, divorce and family dispute, contract dispute, DUI and traffic citations, immigration, estate and retirement planing since 1991. Author - Silence is Power, A Lawyer's Step-by-Step Guide to Handling Police Interrogations and Protecting Your Freedom.

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.

Ashley Franden is a family law attorney based in Overland Park, Kansas. She represents clients in matters of separation, divorce, paternity, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, stepparent adoption, and grandparent rights. She also prepares prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. With a bachelor’s degree in social work and experience as a foster care case manager, Ashley is uniquely poised to handle a broad range of family law issues.

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...

At Sypher Law, L.L.C., our practice is fully dedicated to bankruptcy law. We guide our clients through the bankruptcy process so that they can get debt relief and keep the property they have worked so hard for. Financial freedom is just one call away. Bankruptcy can be an overwhelming and frightening experience. The process of filing for bankruptcy is stressful and the laws can be difficult to understand. Call 913-451-8833 or email info@sypherlaw.com to arrange for a free initial consultation. It could be the first step toward a brighter financial future. Our office is conveniently located...

Gary Denning has practiced law in Central Kansas for over 30 years. He has lived in Salina since graduating from Salina Central. His legal education was at The University of Kansas.

Gary has taken a leadership role in the Salina community, having been elected to the Salina USD 305 School Board 4 times. He has also been on the governing boards of Ashby House, DVACK, and the Salina Parks and Recreation Commission.

In addition to representing the parties to divorce and custody cases, he has also represented children as Guardian Ad Litem in dozens of Central Kansas cases.

Carrie Parker defends individuals charged with white-collar offenses, serious drug offenses, and sex offenses in Kansas federal and state courts. She also handles civil matters such as government investigations, civil fraud, asset forfeiture, and disciplinary actions against judges and attorneys. A considerable portion of Carrie’s practice is devoted to persuasive writing. Her motions have resulted in the dismissal of criminal charges and civil claims, the suppression of evidence, and more favorable sentences for her clients. Her appellate briefing has contributed to reversed convictions, vacated sentences, and the preservation of advantageous rulings before the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme...

I have lived in Lawrence since 1969 and have practiced law since 1987. I specialize in DUI/OUI/DWI defense and also offer legal representation for most criminal and traffic matters. I offer a free consultation in all legal matters.

We help people recover from accidents. We try to level the playing field so the little guy has a fair chance.

Daniel is the owner of Wernert Law LLC. His firm serves Butler County and the surrounding areas. He handles Estate Planning, Probate cases, and Civil Litigation, as well as other types of law on a case-by-case basis.

Daniel graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel in 2007 and received his undergraduate degree from Wichita State University in 2011. He received his Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law in 2015, where he graduated with Certificates of Excellence in Tax and Estate Planning. While at Washburn Law Daniel volunteered at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, helping obtain tax credits and deductions...

Attorney John E. Harvell was born and raised in Johnson County, Kansas, where he currently practices criminal defense and serves as a judge in the city of Merriam. Mr. Harvell graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School before attending both Kansas State University and University of Kansas, graduating with honors with a degree in Sociology and Child Psychology. In 1989, he graduated from Washburn University School of Law and began his legal career trying over 25 DUI and other jury trials with the Sedgwick County District Attorneyâs office. Since that time, Attorney Harvellâs experience has been based out of Johnson County,...

With over thirty years’ experience, Boyd McPherson has litigated hundreds of cases and helped countless clients in Wichita and the surrounding areas. Boyd maintains a robust family law practice, primarily handling cases involving divorce, spousal maintenance, child support, custody, and adoption. He also assists businesses in liquor licensing and related issues throughout southcentral Kansas.

I handle Misdemeanor and Felony cases as well as Probation Violations. Specifically, I handle DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Petty Theft, Driving While Suspended, and Driving Without Insurance cases as well as other Traffic Violations and Speeding Tickets. I, also, do Misdemeanor and Felony Expungements.

Licensed attorney and former registered nurse with a nationwide consumer law practice which focuses on people injured from defective pharmaceuticals, devices and professional negligence. Other areas include whistleblower cases and billing fraud cases. Vast experience in mass tort litigation, common benefit work, evaluating clinical studies, FDA submissions, edocument review; developing procedures for efficient evaluation of mass tort cases. Offers strategic consultation services regarding mass tort litigation and common benefit work involving complex medical-scientific issues. Prior appointments to various mass tort plaintiffs committees, including breast implants, Vioxx, fen-phen, Bextra-Celebrex, Yaz,Yasmin,Ocella and transvaginal mesh devices. Ms. Dudley also focuses...

I graduated law school in 1990. After three years in the Public Defender's Office, where I tried over 30 felony jury trials, I opened my solo law practice in 1993. I started filing bankruptcies in 1997, fell in love with it, and I have limited my practice to bankruptcy since 2003. After working in a couple of law firms, I strongly believe clients are better served by direct contact with their attorney, instead of non-attorneys pretending to be attorneys. I truly enjoy using the power of bankruptcy law to help people who feel they have no...

Kenneth Jack has served Kansas inventors as patent counsel since 1996. Mr. Jack has successfully patented hundreds of inventions for Kansas inventors. Mr. Jack's practice includes filing and prosecuting trademark registration applications. Incorporation and LLC filings are included.

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...

My commitment is to avidly represent my clients in a compassionate and meaningful manner. I am dedicated to helping employees with their jobs, including helping employees get paid correctly. For the past five years, I have successfully represented employees across the nation on wage issues against many of the largest employers in the country. I am dedicated to helping employees recover wages that are owed by employers. In addition to wage related issues, I also represent employees with other employment claims including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and severance agreements.

Denise a native of Kansas, earned her bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas and her Juris Doctorate from Barry University in Orlando, Florida.

Denise practices in the areas of Civil Litigation in Kansas, and Small Business Law, International Arbitration & Mediation globally.

Denise has an extensive background in international law having studied:

International Criminal Law and International Criminal Justice at The Hague, Netherlands;

Public International Law and International Intellectual Property Law in Geneva, Switzerland;

Civil Law of the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Corporate Law, Chinese Foreign Investment and Banking Law, and Commercial Arbitration at the Fudan University in Shanghai, China;...

Mark has more than 35 years’ experience practicing intellectual property law. His practice includes patent preparation and prosecution covering complex electrical, computer, medical, and mechanical inventions. Mark has experience with all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks and copyrights. He routinely represents clients in intellectual property litigation, including being lead counsel in jury trials. Mark has been a court-appointed mediator in intellectual property cases, a presentation speaker at various continuing legal education (CLE) seminars on intellectual property law, and the author of several articles on intellectual property topics.

John Hicks is an AV-rated trial attorney who practices in both Missouri and Kansas and is a partner at the law firm of Norris & Keplinger, in Overland Park, Kansas. John handles a variety of personal injury litigation and has a special interest in professional negligence. He also defends businesses in the retail, hospitality and sectors. John lives in Kansas but is a native of Missouri. He graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1989, joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Japan. In 1994, John returned to Missouri where he...

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...

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...

Marc is a former Kansas Securities Commissioner, now practicing securities, banking, financial and investment law. He holds J.D. and LL.M. (banking & financial law) degrees from Boston University School of Law, and an M.B.A. from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.

Faith Anne Johnson Maughan was born in Peabody, Kansas on December 9, 1970. She graduated from Peabody High School in 1989, and earned a B.A. in Psychology from Washburn University in 1993. After earning her degree, Mrs. Maughan worked for two years at Menningers in Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Maughan attended law school at Washburn University School of Law, earning a Juris Doctorate in May 1998. She was admitted to the Kansas Bar the same year. During law school, she clerked for Bennett & Dillon in Topeka and the City of Wichita Prosecutor's Office. After receiving her law degree, Mrs. Maughan worked as...

Mindy Ellen Wheeler is a proud Wichita native, and a graduate of Wichita East High School and Wichita State University. Before deciding to go to law school, Ms. Wheeler worked in the Wichita banking industry for nearly a decade. Thereafter, she returned to Wichita State University and received her bachelor’s degree in History and Philosophy. In 2012, she returned home to Wichita after graduating from the University of Iowa College of Law and worked for three years as a legal assistant in a family law practice. In the summer of 2015, while awaiting the results of the Kansas Bar...

Baumgartner Law Office provides quality immigration services to those in the Wichita-area and beyond. After practicing immigration law in New York City for several years, attorney Ben Baumgartner relocated his practice closer to home just north of Wichita. Practice areas include asylum cases, Immigration Court removal defense, family based green cards, consular processing, citizenship, waivers, and much more. Services are provided in both English and Spanish.

Dale has spent his entire professional career working with and for inventors. He has been a registered patent attorney for seventeen years and has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications of all types to issuance. Dale has been very successful at making winning arguments to patent examiners that result in patent issuance. In addition, Dale is an excellent and personable communicator with his clients.

As founder of the Gregory S.J. Beuke Ltd., Wichita immigration lawyer Gregory S.J. Beuke addresses a wide variety of legal needs for Kansas’ immigrant community. He is a committed advocate for the rights of immigrants. Before the establishment of his firm, Mr. Beuke spent time in Belize serving as a teacher and advisor for a prominent labor union. During law school, he was a legal intern for the Kansas legislature and a U.S. Senator. He is a graduate of the University Of Kansas School Of Law.