Jefferson County Lawyers

Darryl A. Jenkins practices in the areas of family law, juvenile law, and personal injury. Darryl received her law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law where she graduated in the top five of her class with magna cum laude honors. During her time in law school she was employed as a teaching assistant for the Lawyering Skills course, teaching legal writing and research skills to first-year students. Throughout her studies Darryl received best in class awards for the following courses: Lawyering Skills, Sentencing Law, Torts and Workers’ Compensation. She also received perfect scores in Criminal Law and Pre-Trial Criminal Procedure....

Nathan Forck, Attorney at Law, is a graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia Law School and focuses on the areas of Estate Planning and Nursing Care Planning. As an attorney at The Elder Firm, LLC, he has helped his clients to preserve their assets and become eligible for nursing home benefits. Nathan has extensive knowledge of program eligibilities and administrative law with the goal of guiding families and helping them to develop a long term care plan that will protect their assets. Nathan is US Army veteran and served in Bosnia (1997-1998) and Iraq...

With offices in St. Louis, Jefferson City, and Kansas City, Robbins Law Firm's focus is Missouri medical cannabis law compliance, criminal defense, DWI, and petitions for expungement. In its cannabis law practice, RLF shepherds clients through the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program. RLF represents medical cannabis licensees and affiliate business/vendors in transactions including: create, form legal entities; draft and negotiate contracts; advise on general governance, commercial, and compliance matters; complete and file legally required forms; design personnel policies and/or counsel on real estate, state regulatory, and licensing matters, contactual agreements to provide products to other MO licensed medical marijuana companies; and...

Jaired is a Missouri native. He was born in St. Louis and raised in Kansas City. After law school, he first lived near Salem and then moved to Rolla, Missouri. He practices law out of two offices located in Houston, Mo., and Rolla Mo. Jaired graduated with honors from Regent University School of Law in 2008 where he served as executive editor of the Regent University Law Review. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2008. Prior to law school, Jaired built houses for a small construction company during summers and attended Missouri University of Science and Technology in...

My primary focus has been bankruptcy for over a decade. I have been fortunate enough to hone my skill set in this area and only this area. Besides being an attorney, I have been a waitress, worked every area of a grocery store, been a substitute middle and high school teacher, and worked in a preschool and elementary day care program. I currently teach group fitness classes in addition to practicing law.

Outside of work, I have been blessed with 2 children and a husband that gets me. It's hard work being a family but we count...

Awarded a rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. A Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating attests to a lawyer's legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary.

Thomas Ellis is an attorney driven by his enthusiasm for making his clients' lives better. He offers friendly and accessible legal counsel in a relaxed setting, talking confidentially with clients, and offering advice based upon the law.

Navigating through a divorce or family law issue can be emotionally taxing. Having a committed attorney by your side can significantly ease this burden and offer reassurance. I am Jordan Barry, a compassionate Junior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm. I work out of our Clayton, Missouri office and am equipped to represent clients in St. Louis County and nearby regions. I pursued my legal education at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where I was awarded my Juris Doctor in May 2023. Before attending law school, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Clark Atlanta University...

Going through a divorce or dealing with any family law matter can be daunting, with rapid changes and uncertainties that may leave you with many questions. Having a dedicated and compassionate family law attorney by your side can significantly ease this challenging process. I am Kiefer Starbird, an Associate Attorney, and I provide family law representation to clients in Franklin County, Missouri, and the surrounding areas from our office in Union, Missouri. I earned my Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, in 2021. During my time at law school, I held the position of President of...

Hello, my name is Joe Piatchek. I was born in Springfield, Missouri, where I attended elementary, middle school, and high school. In fact, I have lived here in Springfield my entire life, except for seven years spent in Columbia, Missouri: four years undergraduate and three more in law school at the University of Missouri – Columbia.

After graduating from Mizzou with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, I returned to Springfield to work at Lakeland Regional Hospital, where I worked with adolescents who were suffering from various forms of mental illness, abuse, and neglect. I also worked at The Burrell Center in...

Kelisen is a distinguished family law and estate planning attorney whose expertise is matched only by her passion for helping clients navigate complex legal matters with compassion and precision. Her many years of experience in the legal field, have allowed her to hone her skills to deliver exceptional results for her clients. As a published author, Kelisen has contributed valuable insights to the legal community, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in her field. Her publications delve into various aspects of family law and estate planning, providing practical guidance and legal analysis. Kelisen is committed to amicable results for divorcing...

Kevin Puckett is a Family Law Trial Attorney who earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (graduating with pro bono honors) with an emphasis in child and family law.  Kevin has dedicated his legal career to helping his clients rebuild their lives through knowledgeable and aggressive legal representation. He is admitted to the respected Missouri Bar and the United States District Court, Western District of Missouri. Call the office today and set up a free consultation!

Born in Kansas City, Missouri
Raised in Richmond and Kearney, Missouri
Graduated Suma Cum Laude from William Jewel College in Liberty Missouri
Graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City-School of law
Numerous Dean’s List and Honors in Academic Career
Multiple Awards
Practicing law for over 10 years
Licensed in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Regional Kansas City, Missouri attorney; situated in historic “Rockhill Ridge” Brookside community specialized in amending traffic tickets in the Kansas City, Missouri Metropolitan area

Ross C. Nigro, Jr., graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History. Mr. Nigro obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, Kansas City - School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Nigro worked as a law clerk with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri in Jackson County, Missouri. Mr. Nigro then went on to work as an Assistant Jackson County Counselor handling county prosecutions and civil rights violations. Since 1997, Mr. Nigro has been in private practice, where he has concentrated his practice in the criminal...

Chris has enjoyed the solo practice of law for more than 25 years. Over that span, Chris has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems, including divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, personal injury settlements, paternity actions, collections matters, and many more. Chris practices in the Kansas City area serving Platte, Clay, Jackson and other surrounding counties. Chris resides in Platte County with his 4 children. Growing up on corn and soybean row crop farm outside of Oregon, Missouri, Chris learned the value of hard work and small town values. A graduate of South Holt...