Republic County Lawyers

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.

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....

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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...

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.

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,...

Keenan Post, attorney with Post Warren Lindstrom, LLP in Overland Park, Kansas provides a full range of legal services and consultation in the areas of estate planning and business planning, including the preparation and review of Wills, Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Trust Administration, Probate Law, review and preparation of Contracts (real estate, employment, buy-sell, business purchases and sales), formation and dissolution of business entities (corporation, LLC, partnership), guardianships for children with Special Needs that are reaching adulthood, Medicaid and Elder Law planning for mature adults, and a variety of other estate and business law...

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

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...

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.

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.

Jesse Camacho is a nationally recognized patent litigator and litigation strategist with over 19 years of experience helping clients resolve or prevent intellectual-property disputes. He has represented clients ranging from startups to companies that rank among the top-ten most valuable in the world. Jesse is one of an elite, few attorneys in the nation who have tried five Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) proceedings to completion, including arguing those IPR’s in person before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeals Board (“PTAB”). He has defended clients in Ex Parte Reexamination and Covered Business Method (“CBM”) Review proceedings. Jesse has...

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...

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.

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.

Ms. Perkins' practice is focused on defending large and small employers in state and federal courts and agencies. Representative matters include defending allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and discrimination claims including age, race, disability and sex discrimination. Ms. Perkins' practice also includes all facets of managementunion relations, including representing employers in matters relating to union avoidance, providing assistance to companies that are involved in union organizing campaigns, and representing management in labor arbitrations. Ms. Perkins also has experience assisting large and small employers in pursuing former employees for violations of non-competition agreements and for unfair competition and prosecuting...

I have practiced bankruptcy law for 30 plus years. I am a graduate of the University of Kansas with a law degree from Washburn University Law School.
I have been a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy trustee for 25 years and handled over 18,000 cases as a trustee. AS a trustee I would review cases filed by other attorneys and find assets which would be available to pay to creditors. Only a few attorneys in Kansas have this experience and only a couple in the Topeka, KS area.
I am a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT), the...

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.