Ottawa County Lawyers

If you are searching for counsel to defend you in a criminal matter or to represent your interests in civil litigation, please contact me. In the 27 years I have been practicing, I have handled criminal matters ranging from minor traffic violations to serious State court felonies such as child rape and child murder, drug possession, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Aggravated Robbery, as well as a wide range of property crimes. Defending DUI drivers in municipal and State court is a large part of my practice, ranging from first-offenders to serious felony cases. In Federal court,...

As an associate with Potts Law Firm, Nate actively participates in the handling and litigation of complex product liability, personal injury, and eminent domain matters. Nate began working with the firm after his first year in law school. Since then, he has helped gain favorable results for clients all across the nation.

A people person, Nate has always had a passion for helping and getting to know others. “As an attorney, I am in a unique position to get to know people on a professional and personal level. Even though I operate in a professional environment, these matters concern my...

Stilley Law Office provides personal legal services helping people navigate the complexities of estate planning, elder law and probate and trust admin. We pride ourselves in offering fair and affordable legal services and always strive for our clients' total satisfaction.

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...

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).

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.

I graduated Cum Laude from Washburn Law School in 2003. During law school, I participated in Law Journal, Moot Court, and Law Clinic. I set for and passed the Kansas bar in the summer of 2003 and then I took and passed the Missouri bar in 2004. Directly after law school, I had the honor of working directly with the late Judge Elliott of the Kansas Court of Appeals as a research attorney. I then worked briefly with a local attorney in Lawrence, prior to starting my own practice in November of 2005.

Lawyer specializing in Litigation Consulting and Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation, negotiation and arbitration). I currently work for the Federal Government, but am authorized to work outside of that employment. Mediation is a growing field and this Law Office fully supports recognition of those services in the community. Litigation Consulting services are available in the field of jury selection, legal communication and speaking, non-verbal communication and presentation. DeLaughder Law Office specializes in alternative dispute resolution and focused on mediation in all types of legal fields including private negotiations, domestic and general civil and business law.

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.

Alex is originally from Wichita, but later moved to Norwich, Kansas, and graduated from Norwich High School. Alex has a passion for community involvement and helping others, especially children.

After spending a summer working in Washington D.C., Alex realized he wanted a career where he could make a lasting change in peoples lives, and decided to attend law school at Washburn University School of Law. Alex knew from the beginning of his law school career that he wanted to practice family law. Alex graduated with a Family Law Certificate, which is granted only to students who complete a significant amount...

Keith Edwards is a Wichita-based criminal defense attorney who represents individuals charged with crimes in municipal, state, and federal courts throughout Kansas. Keith is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute and has devoted his entire career to criminal defense. He handles cases involving misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, drug offenses, property crimes, sex offenses, and violent crimes.

Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy available to stop garnishments, repossessions, foreclosures and payday and title loan collection. Selected personal injury cases accepted on a contingency fee basis. Can assist foreign counsel with Madrid Protocol filings before the USPTO. Please call concerning other types of cases.

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...

Mr. Benfer was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1954, and admitted to the bar in 1982. He is licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas; the U.S. District Court for the District of Missouri; 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Topeka, and Kansas Bar Associations; and the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Benfer's areas of practice cover all aspects of personal injury law, including wrongful death claims, car accidents, injuries caused by defective products, construction site accidents, and workers compensation...

Attorney LJ Leatherman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Adams State College, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Leatherman is a member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, the Topeka Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas and the United States District Court, District of Kansas. Attorney Leatherman focuses his practice on tort litigation in the fields of automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death,...

Former Assistant District Attorney (Shawnee County, Kansas);
Former Assistant City Attorney (Topeka, Kansas)

The law firm of Mindy Reynolds is exclusively dedicated to family law. Mindy Reynolds has over twenty five years of legal experience with a solid reputation for helping Kansans achieve stable, workable, and cost effective solutions to their legal issues. Mindy Reynolds understands that family law deals with the most important and intimate aspects of her clients’ lives. Whether your case involves divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, post-divorce matters, enforcement of court orders, or any other family law matters, Mindy Reynolds will guide you through the legal process to help...

Tai "Ty" Vokins is widely recognized as one of the most aggressive and respected trial attorneys in Kansas. Known for his relentless advocacy and sharp legal mind, Vokins is frequently sought out by fellow attorneys for his insight on complex legal matters. He began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas, where he took on major banks and corporations that defrauded consumers—recovering nearly $20 million for Kansas residents. Since transitioning to private practice in 2011, Vokins has built a powerhouse legal practice focused on personal injury law, real estate disputes, consumer protection, and high-stakes civil litigation....

I am a Christian, husband, and father of five who has work experience in the sciences, manufacturing, and the mission field. I am a hard worker, a diligent researcher, and an effective representative. I am committed to providing excellent legal services to all those who will trust me to be their attorney. I started Coughlin Law Office with the goal of providing legal services to businesses and individuals throughout northeast Kansas and beyond.

Topeka-based family law attorney Ardith Smith-Woertz has been handling cases involving divorce, parentage, child support, child custody, residency, and parenting time for more than three decades. She is a Certified Mediator through the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration and regularly acts as a mediator/conciliator for parties involved in domestic disputes. She also serves on the Kansas Judicial Council’s Family Law Advisory Committee—studying family law issues, writing proposed legislation, and drafting domestic forms that are used across Kansas.

Kylee Tokoi is a family law attorney based in Lawrence, Kansas. She devotes the bulk of her practice to representing clients in matters of divorce, paternity, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Kylee also leverages her experience prosecuting Child in Need of Care (CINC) and juvenile offender cases to represent parents, grandparents, and interested parties in CINC matters and defend juveniles charged with crimes in state court.

Paeten knew at a young age she wanted to be a lawyer so that she could help others. As a grade-schooler, she would attend law school classes with her Dad and would study with him after school each day in the library at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School. It was this early exposure to law and her desire to enter a profession where she felt like she could have a positive impact on people’s lives, that reinforced her desire to pursue a career in law. Paeten pursued this dream at the University of Kansas School of Law graduating in...

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...

Military Attorney and Trial Lawyer focusing on Courts-Martial, Administrative Separations, Nonjudicial Punishment, Correcting Military Records, Discharge Upgrades, and other military administrative law matters.

I have primarily handled DUI cases in Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas Counties, and all of the cities in those counties, for over 25 years.

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...

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.

Benjamin Jackson- Scott City, KS Lawyer. General Practice Law serving all of western Kansas.

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.

Eric A. Morrison is the founder of Morrison Law, LLC, located in Overland Park, Kansas. Representing clients throughout Johnson County, he focuses his practice primarily on family law, including divorces, child custody, child and spousal support, and complex asset division.

We are a local business law firm, composed entirely of seasoned lawyers who love their work. We know what it takes to represent and protect your interests. Looking for the best outcome for you is our passion every day. We strive to tackle any challenge, whether simple or complex, with creativity and determination. Our mission is to provide each and every client with exceptional legal advice and to help your company grow and prosper. Whatever your company's legal needs might be, we will listen carefully to understand your issue, situation, and budget. Our mission reflects the values we hold true: excellence,...

Mr. Siegel has practiced law for 40 years. Not only does hold degrees from Princeton University and University of San Francisco School of Law, but he also holds a Masters of Laws in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. His current practice emphasizes taxation, but he has tried cases all over the country and as far away as Guam and Saipan. He has personally argued at the Supreme Court of the United States. He has vast experience in tax controversy and tax resolution, dealing with the IRS and state tax agencies. You...