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Topeka, Kansas family law attorney practicing in the following areas: Adoption, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Protection from Abuse/Stalking, and Traffic.

Tai "Ty" J. Vokins has been practing law since 2008. In his early career, Mr. Vokins spent nearly three years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Kansas Attorney General. After leaving the Attorney General's office, Mr. Vokins spent some time as a vVisiting Associate Professor at Washburn School of Law (in the Washburn Law Clinic), and started started his own practice to focus on litigation. Serving all of Kansas (primarliy Johnson County, Douglas County, and Shawnee Count) his practice focuses on personal injury for seriously injured people, general litigation, and real estate litigation —along with, as he puts it, "anything I find interesting."

Specializing in real estate, condemnation, commercial and construction law, I provide legal counsel to designers, contractors, condemning authorities, and owners in matters of dispute prevention and resolution, and the drafting and negotiation of contracts. I am the University of Kansas' Adjunct Professor of Law teaching construction law and litigation, am the author of many articles on construction, procedure and liability issues, and frequently speak about such issues to attorneys, students, condemning authorities, design and construction professionals, and the public. I am past president of the Kansas Bar Association's construction law section and am a graduate of the University of Kansas, receiving my B.A. in 1991 and J.D. in 1993.I have litigated, tried and settled millions of dollars on behalf of plaintiffs, and defeated tens of millions of dollars of claims on behalf of defendants.I enjoy what I do.

Nick David opened the David Law Office in 2014 to devote his legal career to fighting for people who need someone on their side. Nick David is an aggressive criminal defense attorney with experience in a wide range of cases ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanors, DUI and traffic matters.. In particular, Nick has represented clients on serious felony charges including murder, rape, aggravated robbery, burglary, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, possession of controlled substances, criminal possession of firearms, domestic battery, driving under the influence among many other matters.. As a criminal defense attorney, Nick is involved in every step of the criminal the criminal justice process from trying cases to a jury, negotiating pleas, and preparing briefs for appeals to the Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court. Nick is never afraid to put those skills to use in going to battle for his client and their families.. Nick is originally from San Clemente, California. He developed a sense for business and hard work at a young age and opened his first business in his parents’ basement at the age of 15. He later moved to Kansas where he attended Kansas State University and graduated in 2010 with a degree in Communications. Nick received his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law.. The David Law Office proudly serves locations throughout northeast Kansas including: Topeka, KS Lawrence, KS Eudora, KS Johnson County, KS Kansas City, KS Manhattan, KS Wamego, KS Silver Lake, KS Olathe, KS Lenexa, KS Overland Park, KS, and Shawnee, KS.

Ms. Perkins is a trial lawyer with an emphasis in labor and employment law and general civil litigation. She advocates for large and small employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, defending allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and discrimination claims.  She also aids employers pursuing former employees for violations of non-compete agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets.  Additionally, Ms. Perkins has counseled and assisted clients in drafting, reviewing and updating employee handbooks, procedures and policies as needed.. Admitted: Ms. Perkins is admitted to practice in Kansas state and federal courts, Missouri state courts, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.. Education: Ms. Perkins received her juris doctorate in 2008 from the University of Kansas School of Law. While attending law school she participated in a Judicial Externship with The Honorable John Lungstrum of the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas. Ms. Perkins also received the CALI Excellence For The Future Award for Legal Research and Writing. Ms. Perkins received her B.S. in Finance from the University of Connecticut in 1996.. Membership: Ms. Perkins is a member of the Douglas County Bar Association.. Community Involvement: Ms. Perkins is a member of the Board of Directors of the Shelter, Inc. in Lawrence, Kansas and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Humane Society.

Mr. Heiman maintains a diverse legal practice. He has over 15 years in experience representing businesses whether large or small, established or just starting up. In that context, he assists with business formations, transactional matters, collections, and litigation. He is particularly adept at negotiating and drafting commercial lease agreements, residential rental agreements, real estate contracts, employment contracts, and a number of other contracts.. Additionally, he represents individuals in property damage, landlord tenant, breach of contract, and other litigation matters. He also works closely with individuals to create effective and affordable estate plans through the use of wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, and probate avoidance devices.. Jeff also represents individuals in criminal and juvenile matters, where he regularly handles cases involving driving under the influence (DUI), possession of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia, the unlawful use of a driver’s license (Fake ID), minors consuming, purchasing, or possessing alcohol (MIP/MIC), and other misdemeanor and traffic violations.. Mr. Heiman serves as the City Attorney for Lecompton, Kansas and the City Prosecutor for Eudora, Kansas.. Jeff graduated with the Highest Distinction from the University of Kansas School of Business in 1999 and earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2002. He was admitted to practice law in Kansas in 2002. From 2002 to 2004, Mr. Heiman served as a research attorney for the Honorable Lee A. Johnson, who then, was a Judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals. Prior to joining Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., Mr. Heiman worked as an Associate with the law firm Gilliland & Hayes, P.A.. Mr. Heiman is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Douglas County Bar Association and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. He is actively involved in the Chamber’s Leadership Lawrence program. In addition, he has also served on the board of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as well as the Douglas County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Lawrence and Ottawa, Kansas, estate planning, business law, probate, real estate and commercial lawyer. Dan is active in probate, business and commercial law, litigating civil matters, estate and business planning, real estate, and contract matters. He has experience representing business clients ranging from banks to farms and dairies, and from cities to telephone companies and commercial toy and novelty distributors.. He completed his law degree in 1999 at the University of Kansas. While in law school he served as an intern for the Paul E. Wilson Defender Project. Dan was also a staff member for the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy which published his article on security interests in farm products. Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol’y, Winter, 1999, at 342.. He served as a member of the board of a private college and a several local non-profit organizations. Dan is licensed to practice in all courts in Kansas, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.. Review: "he kept me informed and involved in the decisions as we went along. The bills were fair. It was nice to have an attorney who would really talk with me..."

Kevin W. Babbit obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Kansas in 1991 and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Kansas in 1994.  Kevin was admitted to the Kansas bar in 1994 and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas that same year.   He practices in the areas of Federal and State Criminal Defense, Family Law and Social Security Disability Law.

Jonathan is a lifelong Kansas resident who is committed to bringing the truths of the Bible to bear in his home life and in his business.. Jonathan uses his training as a Christian Conciliator certified by the Institute for Christian Conciliation (Billings, MT) to enhance his legal practice and involvement in his home church, the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA), where he currently serve as an ordained Elder.. Jonathan and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 35 years and have three grown children. Jonathan is a fan of KU Jayhawk football and basketball and KC Royals baseball, and in his spare time enjoys researching family history and genealogy.

John W. Kerns, of The David Law Office, LLC in Lawrence, Kansas, has more than two decades of experience providing zealous criminal defense representation for individuals charged with violent, drug, property, and white-collar crimes throughout the State of Kansas. John has utilized and developed thorough and effective investigation, discovery review, pre-hearing and trial preparation and presentation skills, along with extensive and effective negotiation and client communication proficiency. John has been dedicated to criminal defense practice since his law career began.. Along with accepting retained cases in Federal Court, John also is a Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel attorney representing indigent clients charged with federal crimes in Kansas. The Criminal Justice Act Panel is a group of qualified attorneys, selected by a committee of judges and experienced attorneys to represent individuals in criminal cases who are financially unable to retain counsel. John has participated in countless state level jury trials and have represented the accused as lead counsel on numerous Federal criminal cases. These Federal cases cover a wide gamut and include cases from tax fraud to drug distribution conspiracy, as examples.. While a lifetime member of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, John has developed a reputation of providing thorough, smart and passionate criminal defense representation for his in planning, preparing, and managing high-profile cases, John combines analytical, investigative, organizational, negotiation and litigation experience to effectively prepare, conduct and conclude cases. John is regularly involved in complex, high-level litigation. John Kerns is proud of choosing a career that allows him to take on powerful governmental entities (and win). At The David Law Office, LLC our motto is "bring it on.". For experienced, thorough and zealous criminal defense representation in Kansas, call John W. Kerns.

John Bodle grew up in Lawrence and has lived here most of his life, earning both undergrad and law degrees from the University of Kansas – bachelor of arts (linguisitics, with distinction) in 1985 and jurisdoctor in 1989.  He began his legal career as a military lawyer, serving six years as a United States Air Force judge advocate before returning to Lawrence to enter private practice.. “I became a lawyer because I wanted to help regular, ordinary folks with the kinds of problems you might think shouldn’t require a lawyer, but, in today’s complex world, most certainly do require a lawyer.  Family law and bankruptcy are at the top of that list.  Most of the concepts are really pretty simple, but putting the law into practice is about as complicated as it gets.”

In private practice since 1995, Rob has focused on all aspects of civil litigation, serving as lead counsel in state and federal trial and appellate courts for cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, wrongful death, products liability, insurance disputes, and commercial litigation. Since 2000, Rob’s practice has been focused on representing individuals and families in all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims.. Rob is admitted to practice before all Missouri courts, all Kansas courts, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, and the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He has argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western and Eastern Districts, as well as the Kansas Court of Appeals. He has also handled matters or been admitted to practice pro hac vice before state and federal courts in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, and Nevada.

I've been assisting Kansas families and small businesses with legal matters for thirty years.

I practice in the state of Kansas, in all courts.  I live in Lawrence, Kansas and am a rabid Jayhawk basketball fan.  I have been in practice for 47 years and love what I do.  I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren and am lucky that all 3 grandchildren live in Lawrence.  My oldest son lives in Miami and works as a consultant to lawyers and provides technical support for them when in trial.   My youngest son lives in Lawrence and is a corporate chef.  My daughter is a nanny and professional photographer and lives in Germany. I am past president of the Kansas Associaton for Justice, Kansas chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates, a member of American Association for Justice and am a founding member of Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.  Through appellate decisions I have changed the law making it better for persons who have been injured.  I lecture on tort law to bar associations and law schools.  I have had articles on tort law published in the Journal of the Kansas Associaton for Justice.

I hold licenses to practice dentistry, law and nursing home administration. I aslo serve as a  local volunteer firefighter. I am married with three children.

For the last 17 years, Mr. Chahine has been dedicated to fighting for his client's rights in Douglas County, Kansas. Specializing in misdemeanor, felony, and DUI related cases, he has experience a wide range of criminal law.  He has handled cases that have received national media attention while providing a very personal and professional level of representation.

For Catherine, being a family law attorney means offering her clients candid and supportive counsel to help guide them through difficult periods of their life. She brings a genuine sense of compassion, reasoning and fearlessness to her practice, assuring her clients that with time and the right solutions, their situations will get better. Over the past 17 years, Catherine has successfully resolved hundreds of marital dissolutions and family law battles using traditional litigation and collaborative law principles. When she’s not working, Catherine enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the great outdoors!

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney and former Prosecutor ready to stand up for your rights. If you have a legal need and want representation that is aggressive and competent call Socrates De La Cruz. Hablamos Español Somos abogados que luchan por tus derechos. Si necesitas representación con experiencia y diligencia llame al Abogado Socrates De La Cruz.

Daniel Steinbok graduated from Hofstra University School of Law where he was a merit scholar and member of the Dean's List, and later obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law. He is admitted to the New York State Bar, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Tax Court. He has over 20 years of experience, primarily in the areas of personal injury law, insurance law, general litigation and taxation. He represents clients in all five boroughs of New York City as well as Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties on a wide variety of legal matters and also serves as a Small Claims Arbitrator for the City of New York. For more information, please contact us at or visit us online at .

Criminal defense attorney Dustin Curry helps clients facing criminal charges in federal, state, and municipal courts. He represents individuals charged with drug crimes, violent crimes, property crimes, and DUIs. A former prosecutor turned defense attorney, Dustin has litigated more than 50 jury trials to verdict.

Christopher (Chris) Joseph is the Managing Member of Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC, where he chairs the firm’s criminal defense practice group. His practice involves criminal defense and civil litigation in federal and state courts across Kansas. Chris defends individuals facing federal criminal charges and high-level state felony charges and counsels individuals and businesses subject to government investigations. Chris also has ample experience litigating civil asset forfeiture matters.

Chris Steffens was born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He grew up on a ranch just outside Belle Plaine, Kansas. Chris graduated from The University of Kansas where he earned two Bachelors degrees in History and Economics.. Upon graduating from the University of Kansas, Chris attended Washburn University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in May 2005. Since becoming an attorney, he has practiced in criminal law, bankruptcy, business law and family law.. Chris focuses exclusively on bankruptcy. He is a member of the Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council, Kansas Bar Association and Douglas & Shawnee County Bar Association.. Outside of practicing law, Chris spends most of his time with his family. He is a skilled mechanic and gear head and enjoys working on cars, as well as playing guitar and photography.

Carrie Parker defends individuals charged with white-collar offenses, serious drug offenses, and sex offenses in Kansas federal and state courts. She also handles civil matters such as government investigations, civil fraud, asset forfeiture, and disciplinary actions against judges and attorneys. A considerable portion of Carrie’s practice is devoted to persuasive writing. Her motions have resulted in the dismissal of criminal charges and civil claims, the suppression of evidence, and more favorable sentences for her clients. Her appellate briefing has contributed to reversed convictions, vacated sentences, and the preservation of advantageous rulings before the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme Court, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Brennan P. Fagan, born Topeka, Kansas, January 21, 1975; Brennan graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kansas in 1993.  Brennan graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1998 and from the University Of Kansas School Of Law in 2001.  Admitted to bar, 2001, Kansas; 2002, Missouri; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Preparatory and legal education, University of Kansas (B.A., 1998; J.D., 2001). Member: Douglas County Bar, The Kansas Bar, and The Missouri Bar.  Brennan specializes in commercial and business litigation, plaintiff’s personal injury litigation and business transactions.

After growing up in Iowa, I moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1997 to attend the University of Kansas.  Upon graduation, I became a police officer in Prairie Village, Kansas for four years before going back to school to get my law degree, again at KU.. I have practiced law in several different jobs since graduating in 2008 and recently started my own firm in late 2015.  I handle criminal defense cases, ranging from traffic tickets to misdemeanors and felonies, and I also handle some family law cases, as well as drafting some simple legal documents.. I am currently licensed in the State of Kansas to practice law, and I handle cases in the Lawrence/Kansas City/Topeka metropolitan areas as well as surrounding counties.