Matthews Lawyers

Bio Jerry is licensed in the state of Missouri and primarily focuses on family law matters in litigation and mediation. As a current attorney and former police officer with the City of North Kansas City, his training and experience help him to empathize with people who are going through an emotional and difficult time in their lives. Jerry was born in Oklahoma but moved to Kansas City during high school, where he was active in both the wrestling and football programs. After graduation, Jerry enlisted in the Army Reserve and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Jerry graduated from Washburn University School...

Firm Founder: Henry C. Service ~ What is now the law firm of The Service Law Offices of Kansas City, LLC began in 2009 when Henry C. Service, who attended both Ohio Northern University School of Law and Brooklyn Law School, hung his shingle, outside a small office, in the historic Lincoln Building, in the historic jazz district, on the corner of 18th and Vine. From this rented office, Henry, began his distinguished careers in law.

In the years that followed, this small, unassuming law firm earned a distinctive reputation for leadership and commitment to public service. Henry C. Service...

Kenner Schmitt Nygaard LLC serves families and individuals in the greater Kansas City area who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. We are primarily a personal injury law firm, but also handle litigation involving nursing home neglect, dangerous products, medical malpractice, car accidents or any situation that leads to a dispute with an insurance company. If you or someone close to you has been injured in the Kansas City area due to a car, truck or SUV accident, the professionals at Kenner Schmitt Nygaard LLC can help. Call us today to speak with a qualified personal injury lawyer....

Todd Griffee has been in law practice since 1984. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, business law, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and small business issues as well as Criminal Law and Personal Injury. He is past President of the St. Joseph Bar Association and member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He has also worked as a Senior Attorney for the Resolution Trust Corporation and Staff attorney for the FDIC in the early 1990's before leaving to go into private practice.

Samuel L. Scroggie, Esquire, is a practicing attorney in Missouri with 17 years of trial experience in both criminal and civil courts. He is licensed in Missouri and South Carolina (licensed in 2002). Located across the street from the Nodaway County Courthouse, in Maryville, Missouri, Mr. Scroggie represents the accused in felony and misdemeanor cases, including alcohol related offenses. Mr. Scroggie is fierce in defending his clients, and doggedly determined to get them the best outcome possible. Often this means going to trial, which Mr. Scroggie does frequently. While criminal defense is Mr. Scroggie's preferred practice, he...

After years of hard work and contributing to the workforce, you should not be forced to fight for the benefits you deserve. With 28 years experience practicing workers' compensation and labor law in St. Louis, Missouri, and thousands of cases under my belt, I have the knowledge and skill required to help resolve your workers' compensation case.

Sarah E. Donahue is a native St. Louisan who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1996 with Bachelor’s Degrees in History and Political Science. She received her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1999. Sarah is licensed to practice in all Missouri courts. Sarah works in The Lowry Law Firm's Festus office where she practices exclusively in the area of domestic relations. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has listed Sarah as one of the 10 best family law attorneys for client satisfaction. Prior to joining The Lowry Law Firm, Sarah worked as an Assistant Prosecuting...

Michael D. Lowry is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Missouri, and a graduate of DeSoto High School. Mike attended the University of Missouri-Columbia–where he graduated cum laude–earning the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation from Mizzou, Mike completed an internship with United States Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond in Washington, D.C. Mike attended Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, earning his law degree in 1994. Immediately following graduation, he served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson County until...

I was born and raised to represent individuals who have been needlessly injured. I mean that literally. At a young age my father would tell me about the clients he was representing. I would meet them and take pride in their admiration of my father. I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer and represent clients that needed my help.