Dent County Lawyers

Mom and Pop shop. I handle Criminal and Traffic on the local, state and Federal level in Missouri and Kansas. Michelle handles Civil Litigation, Domestic matters, including Divorce, Child Custody, Modifications and Child Support. She also does some Probate and Worker's Compensation. This is my 32nd year of practicing law in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our office is in Lee's Summit, MO.

Larry, the youngest in a military family, grew up in Leeton, Missouri and graduated from Leeton High School in 1990. Following his graduation he began his studies at what was then known as Central Missouri State University. After a few semesters and being unsure what he wanted to do with his life he enlisted in and served in the US Air Force on active duty in 1993. After three and a half years on active duty Larry decided it was time to return to college and obtain his degree in political science and public relations. After being honorably discharged from...

Christian Taylor is an associate attorney at Watton Law Group in Kansas City, MO.

Brett Fulkerson is a Liberty, Missouri Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning attorney. Brett has over twenty years of legal experience and is a former Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

Jean Maneke has been practicing media, publishing and entertainment law for more than 25 years. In addition to her work for individual clients, she serves as counsel to the Missouri Press Association.

Ms. Maneke has been “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a peer-review lawyer-rating organization for many years. The “AV” rating is the highest rating a lawyer can receive from this organization. She also has been recognized since 2006 as being among the Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of First Amendment Law and Litigation-First Amendment.

Formerly a journalist, she worked as a reporter for numerous newspapers and...

Going through a divorce or dealing with family law issues can be emotionally taxing. It's crucial to maintain hope and have representation that empathizes with your situation. I am Ezinne “Grace” Okorocha, a Junior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC, and I am committed to supporting clients in and around Jackson County, Missouri from our Kansas City family law office. I completed my Masters in U.S. Law (LLM) at the University of Houston Law Center in May 2020. Prior to that, I attended the Nigerian Law School in Lagos in 2018, where I qualified as a Barrister & Solicitor...

Shelley M. Peters graduated from law school in 2002. After high school, she took a lengthy sabbatical from scholastic enterprises and experienced life for a decade (or more) before getting serious. Shelley’s dad was (is) a construction manager and her mom was (is) a homemaker. Between high school and college Shelley worked just about every imaginable job appropriate for a female. As a result, she can relate to anyone; and that is why her clients love her. Shelley spent around ten of those years working as a legal secretary. The attorneys she...

Mr. Wilkerson practices in civil litigation and represents both individuals and businesses in a plethora of different matters. Zak has a strong background in agriculture and agricultural law with which he is developing a sophisticated agricultural practice. Prior to joining Ensz & Jester, he gained practical agricultural law experience from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Office of General Counsel and the National Agricultural Law Center. Zak is also experienced in cannabis and hemp law—having helped guide an industrial hemp and cannabis operation as part of the Arkansas Hemp Pilot Program. Mr. Wilkerson will utilize his unique legal knowledge...

Attorney Leland F. Dempsey is a leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorney in Kansas City, representing the injured victims of others’ negligence. A founding member of Dempsey & Kingsland, Mr. Dempsey offers client-focused representation that gets results. Mr. Dempsey earned his J.D. from Tulane Law School and has been admitted to both the Missouri and Kansas State Bars. In 2007, he secured an award of $43 million – the largest vaccination award in U.S. history – for a child who was rendered a quadriplegic after receiving a vaccination.

I am the founding partner of the Amick Law Firm LLC in Kansas City, Missouri. I handle serious personal injury and wrongful death cases with an emphasis on complex product liability cases.

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...

Set up a FREE consultation at Puckett law Firm P.C. to discuss your divorce, paternity action, modification, or estate planning needs. Kelly Puckett has a unique ability to navigate divorces and other family law matters as he is a trained mediator. If you're looking to eliminate the expense and time associated with trial, Kelly Puckett can act as a neutral/mediator in all divorces, paternity actions and modifications to help you come an agreement with the other party. Kelly Puckett is an experienced Partner at Puckett Law Firm P.C., and earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn School of Law.

As a family law attorney at Siegel & Irwin, LLC, Mrs. Siegel is known to be a zealous advocate for her clients. She truly cares about her clients and their situations and strives to establish relationships with her clients that lasts years, even after the case is done. By fervently advocating for her clients, Mrs. Siegel appreciates seeing how her clients’ lives improve in the aftermath.

Lee's Summit and Kansas City Area Divorce & Criminal Attorney. Handling divorces, child support, child custody, visitation, legal separation, guardianship, adoption, and other Family Law Related Cases. Attorney Hill also handles a wide array of criminal matters from traffic tickets like speeding, failure to yield, failure to stop, driving while suspended, accident cases and DUI / DWI to more classical criminal cases such as felonies and drug / possession crimes.

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We understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. We know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, estate planning, civil litigation, and mediation lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification,...

Joshua J. Wilson is a University of Arkansas Law School Graduate. He achieved high academic achievement and success in the courtroom. One of Joshua’s favorite stories to tell is about him beating the City of Pittsburg, Kansas on a red light ticket before he was ever a lawyer. Joshua says, “The reason that story is important to me is because it highlights my drive for justice. I know I did not commit the crime and I was not to stop until I proved that.” Joshua lost the municipal court trial (as he says is typical in these cases), but victoriously...

Attorney Michael J. O’Loughlin is fortunate to have a career he truly enjoys. For over 17 years Michael has been dedicated to helping families and individuals with the legal and financial concerns that arise with aging loved ones. He believes in the importance of proper estate planning, not only for his clients and their peace of mind, but for the security and well-being of their families as well.
Michael prides himself on his ability to be a good listener, and to take the time necessary to understand...

Attorney Timothy H. Hassell is a partner at Watton Law Group. He concentrates his legal practice on assisting consumers through bankruptcy matters. Mr. Hassell received his law degree from Marquette University in 2010 and his undergraduate degree in Economics from Brigham Young University in 2007. Mr. Hassell admitted to practice in the state courts of Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as in the federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the Southern District of Illinois, and the District of Colorado. Contact Watton Law Group today to schedule a consultation with...

Kevin began his career at one of the largest law firms in the St. Louis area. While there, he represented some of the largest companies in the nation, as both plaintiffs and defendants, in a wide range of litigation matters. This experience allows him to maintain a diverse practice.

Kevin’s personal injury practice focuses on product liability. He handles product liability cases of all kinds, including accidents involving cranes, automobiles, construction equipment, heavy machinery, factory equipment, and medical devices. His practice also includes other personal injury cases, like medical malpractice, auto accidents, trucking accidents, and §1983 excessive force cases.

Kevin’s business litigation...

Kyle Reinert is an immigration attorney based in Missouri with over ten years of experience advocating for individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. His practice spans a wide range of matters, including removal defense, asylum, VAWA, U and T Visas, family-based petitions, consular processing, humanitarian parole, and religious worker and employment visas. Kyle has represented clients in complex immigration proceedings across the United States. His work has included high-stakes cases before immigration courts and federal agencies, as well as behind-the-scenes strategy in litigation and administrative advocacy. He has also managed large-scale legal teams, leading efforts for law firms and...

R. Clancy Parks is an attorney at Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law, a law firm of Estate Planning and Elder Law attorneys in Southwest Missouri. We understand the importance of caring for your family in the event of disability and upon passing away.

Kara N. Ransom is an attorney at Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law, a law firm of Estate Planning and Elder Law attorneys in Southwest Missouri. We understand the importance of caring for your family in the event of disability and upon passing away.

I have been helping disabled and injured workers for 19 years. Our firm has 2 attorneys and a team of 6 support staff to assist you with your legal needs, when you are injured or disabled. I was a former state of Missouri disability judge and am confident we can assist you in any personal injury, worker compensation or disability claim.

The Traffic Law Firm helps clients with minor traffic tickets from Failure to yield or stop at a stop sign, to DWI, driving while suspended and even helping to get warrants recalled so clients can have full driving privileges and not be looking over their shoulder every time drive.

Our attorney has 10 plus years of experience. We hope you don't need us but you can be confident to have Peter in your corner if you do!

Trial attorney with 38 years experience in prosecuting wrongful death, medical malpractice, auto/truck/motorcycle injuries, premises liability and workers' compensation actions to verdict/award.

Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Traffic Offenses, License Revocations, Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation and Disability.

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Contact Morris W. Mettler for assistance with your legal issues. Mr. Mettler is well versed in many areas of law including Criminal Defense, DWI/DUIs, BWI/BUI, Probation Violations, Felonies, Misdemeanors, License Revocations, Family Law, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury/Motor Vehicle Accidents.

Prior to opening Law Office of Morris W. Mettler, Mr Mettler served as a Public Defender IV, representing clients in...

Anthony Phillips is a seasoned lawyer based in Springfield, Missouri. Debtor Defense - Family Law - Criminal Defense. Phillips is a well-rounded attorney, able to meet the needs for his clients in a wide range of ways. People who have been injured in an accident, including on the job, come to us seeking a fair settlement. Those who have been charged with crimes come through our doors seeking fair treatment from the justice system. Those going through difficult family law legal issues within their family rely on us to fight for a fair outcome. Our clients want fairness. We aim...

Sarah has been fighting for victims of sexual and domestic violence for over a decade and continues to do so at Donelan Law. Sarah was a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Greene County where she prosecuted child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assaults, physical elder abuse, and domestic violence cases. Before joining the prosecutor’s office, Sarah was the Managing Attorney for the Domestic Violence Unit at Legal Services of Southern Missouri, where she assisted victims of domestic violence in a variety of areas including orders of protection, family law, and immigration. Sarah began her legal career clerking for the Honorable William...

Brad represents plaintiffs in complex federal litigation, including in consumer and employment class and collective actions. He has represented clients in federal district courts in at least 30 states around the country as well as numerous appellate courts. Many of the cases Brad works on were referred to him by fellow lawyers. He enjoys collaborating with other attorneys and frequently co-counsels with other firms on large-scale cases.

Tana Benner is an attorney and founder of Benner Law. She has worked exclusively in family law matters for more than a decade. She started her legal career by serving as the court-appointed guardian ad litem in child order-of-protection cases, many involving cases of abuse and neglect. From this experience, she gained an uncommon perspective on the legal issues involving children and the importance of compassionate legal guidance.

From this beginning, Benner has grown her practice to encompass a wide set of legal challenges families face. She focuses especially on adoption law, custody cases, and guardian ad litem work. She represents...