Independence Lawyers

Coons and Crump is the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in Kansas with offices in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, and Overland Park. We have four bankruptcy attorneys and a team of staff able to help you recover from your financial disaster. We only handle consumer bankruptcy cases and limit our practice to normal people in financial trouble. Our primary areas of practice are consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. We understand how overwhelming the idea of bankruptcy can be to most people. We give free consultations so you can meet with an attorney without having to worry about paying just to...

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 limit my practice to representation of persons charged with a criminal offense. I am admitted to Practice in the State of Kansas, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. We are here to help you if you are charged with a crime.

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...

Brendan P. Lykins is committed to obtaining a just and equitable resolution of your case, whether by settlement, trial or appeal. His career has been devoted to holding wrongdoers accountable while his clients and their families focus on recovery.

Brendan was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas as the youngest of four children. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, where he majored in political science; he also received a secondary major in international studies with a minor in French. Brendan then moved to Seoul, South Korea for five years where he taught language classes at numerous public schools,...

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...

I am a consumer bankruptcy attorney. I was previously located in Baldwin City, KS but in August of 2017 we relocated to our new office in Ottawa. I have filed well over 3,000 consumer bankruptcy cases (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), and I think the only other Kansas lawyers who have filed more than that are all deceased (but I could be wrong).

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.

Richard A. Samaniego is a member at Gibson Watson Marino LLC. He is a civil litigation attorney with an emphasis on Family Law, Probate and Estate Planning.

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.

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...

I am a native of West Wichita and graduated from Maize High School. After high school, I attended Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with an emphasis on Criminology, in 2013. Upon graduating from K-State, I enrolled at Washburn University School of Law and graduated with Dean’s Honors in May 2017. Although I was originally interested in criminal law, my interest in estate planning and administration was sparked when Larson & Brown restated my grandmother’s entire estate plan, which included over 1800 acres of farm and pasture ground in Northeastern Kansas. My involvement in that project...

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...

I began my criminal law career at the Miami County Attorney’s Office under Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder. During my time as a prosecutor I worked in Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor Traffic, Misdemeanor Crimes, Field and Game, DUI, and Felony Failure to Register cases. This broad spectrum allowed me to gain great knowledge of criminal law. After leaving the County Attorney's Office in December of 2017, I then went to work for Cameron & Herrman, P.A, a very well-known firm in Wichita, Kansas. I work zealously to defend the rights of my clients in Criminal, Traffic, DUI, and Family Law.

B.A. 1973, Wichita State University J.D. 1976, Washburn Universtiy American Jurisprudence Award, Insurance Law Member: Kansas Bar Association Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Past Board Member)

Mr. Bordonaro has been an attorney since 1997. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and later attended law School at Florida State University. Upon graduation, he clerked for the 14th Circuit Court in Panama City.

After moving to Emporia where his wife is a professor at Emporia State University, Mr. Bordonaro was admitted to practice in Kansas in 2009 and has been in business ever since.

Mark Hutton cofounded and is the current Managing Partner of Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC. He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washburn University. Mark has been practicing personal injury law and litigation for over 34 years, including cases involving auto accidents, mass torts, and medical malpractice. His track record contains numerous multi-million dollar awards to clients, including a $23 million verdict in a baby brain damage case in which he served as lead counsel. Mark is a proven advocate and one of the most respected trial attorneys in the nation.

The professional background and experience of Mr. Peggs spans over four decades. He has practiced in a number of professional firm settings and positions. In 2015, he partnered with Ms. Wheeler, a recently admitted Kansas attorney, to form Peggs Wheeler, LC.

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.

Ms. Craft’s family law practice includes divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time, spousal maintenance, premarital agreements, separation agreements, guardianships, and child in need of care proceedings.

Attorney Michael J. Coffman is a partner at the Kansas legal office, Coffman & Campbell, LLC. With 25 years of experience under his belt and an active membership with the Kansas State Bar Association, Mr. Coffman has the knowledge and resources necessary to take on even the most complex cases. Whether you are dealing with a matter involving criminal law, estate planning or family law, you can be confident that you will have a trusted lawyer by your side. To learn more about the services Attorney Coffman may be able to provide you with, be sure to contact the firm...

Mr. Hoeme’s practice is concentrated in criminal litigation across the State of Kansas, and he has represented clients in 85 of Kansas’ 105 counties. Mr. Hoeme has a distinguished practice in representing Kansas Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies in matters of professional affairs and investigations. He also represents individuals and organizations during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in municipal, state, and federal courts of Kansas. Mr. Hoeme has also represented persons accused in criminal cases ranging from domestic violence, DUI, murder, and white collar crimes. Mr. Hoeme’s breadth of experience includes serving as special prosecutor for county or...

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.

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.

John B. Sullivan has practiced criminal law almost exclusively since 2005. He has tried over forty-five jury trials throughout various counties in the state of Kansas. He has tried cases in both state and federal courts. He is a fierce advocate, a skilled litigator and a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. He is a firm believer in the personal rights afforded to us all by the United States Constitution and he will fight to protect those rights in every case he handles. John B. Sullivan grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma, a small town in the Southern part of...

Mr. Edwards represents individuals charged with criminal offenses in municipal and state courts.
Prior to joining Joseph, Hollander & Craft, Mr. Edwards served as Assistant District Defender for the Third Judicial District of the State of Kansas where he represented individuals charged with felony offenses.

Mr. Edwards received a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Antiquity from the University of Kansas in 2011. Mr. Edwards received his juris doctorate in 2014 from the Washburn University School of Law. In 2017, Mr. Edwards completed the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute at the Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia.

Mr. Edwards is a member...

My passion for the law started out of college, where I worked at Metmor Financial as a paralegal. During my time at Metmor, I was able to gain an insight into the legal field. I moved in 1997 to Topeka, KS, where I accepted a position as a paralegal for the Kansas State Appellate Defender Office. While there, I was able to implement my love of research and writing. I graduated from Washburn University in 2000 with a degree in History and Political Science. In 2004 I met Mr. Ney and was hired as a paralegal for Ney and Adams...

Filing chapter 7 bankruptcies for all Kansas residents. Forty years experience helping clients with wills, trusts and filing probate estates.

I have been in the practice of law for over 30 years. I specialize in Workers Compensation. I am a strong advocate for the injured worker.

Mr. McPherson’s family law practice includes divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time, spousal maintenance, premarital agreements, separation agreements, child in need of care, and juvenile offenders. His criminal law practice consists of defense of persons charged with crimes in state and municipal courts.

Gary E. Hinck is an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney who has helped thousands of clients through the Bankruptcy process. Gary and his staff understand you may be at a low point in your life, and they work hard to ease the stress and guide you through the process so you can move on and get your fresh start. Gary only represents Debtors and never represents Creditors.

Gary is a Graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelors degree in Communications and Political Science. Gary Graduated Washburn University School of Law in 1997. Prior to, and during college Gary worked...

Coons and Crump is the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in Kansas with offices in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, and Overland Park. We have four bankruptcy attorneys and a team of staff able to help you recover from your financial disaster. We only handle consumer bankruptcy cases and limit our practice to normal people in financial trouble. Our primary areas of practice are consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. We understand how overwhelming the idea of bankruptcy can be to most people. We give free consultations so you can meet with an attorney without having to worry about paying just to gather...