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Paula D. Langworthy has been in private practice in Wichita, Kansas, since her graduation from Washburn University School of Law in December, 2005, except for the time period she served as Chief Judge of the Oglala Lakota Tribal Courts in South Dakota in 2011 and 2012. She has a wide variety of practice experience, including family law, contested estate litigation, contested adoptions, and general civil litigation. Since 2016, Paula has focused her practice primarily on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, paternity, prenuptial agreements, guardianships, adoption, and child-in-need of care cases. Paula has a strong desire to help individuals involved in family law matters, mainly due to her own experiences as a child of divorce and having gone through a divorce herself. Her combined life and law practice experience gives Paula the skills and knowledge necessary to help guide individuals through their domestic situations.. Paula grew up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation. She is a proud member of the Cherokee Nation and is actively involved in her American Indian culture. She obtained her B.S. in Criminal Justice/Administration of Justice from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma in December 2000 and graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law in December, 2005.  Paula is active in her community, serving on the Derby Planning Commission and multiple committees for the Wichita Bar Association.. Paula is a Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Star honoree for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, a Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer for 2021 and 2022, a member of the Leadership Wichita class of 2014, the recipient of the 2009 Pro Bono Certificate from the Kansas Bar Association, and a 2009 Wichita Business Journal “40 Under 40” Honoree. She is licensed to practice law in Kansas and South Dakota. Paula is an active member of the Wichita Bar Association, Wichita Women Attorneys Association, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas Women Attorneys Association and the American Bar Association.. Paula and her husband, Kurt, live in Derby, Kansas. Kurt and Paula are a blended family with five boys. They have six beautiful grandchildren. Paula and her family are active members of Pleasantview Baptist Church in Derby.

-Emporia State University, 2015, Dean's Honor Roll, B.S. in Recreation Management. -Washburn University School of Law, 2018, Family Law Certificate. -Raymond Spring Award, 2018. 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. During college, Alex was highly involved in service organizations, helping found the first campus food pantry at Emporia State University, and leading campus and community volunteer events and workshops regarding volunteerism. In 2015, Alex won the Champion for Diversity and Inclusivity Award, and the Interfraternity Man of Excellence Award, for his involvement and leadership in campus activities.. 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 of family law classes while maintaining a respectable grade point average. Alex received the Raymond Spring Award for his work in the Children and Family Law Clinic, where he represented clients in family law matters. This award it bestowed upon the law clinic intern who demonstrates the highest commitment to providing legal services to clients in need.. Alex interned for Cameron & Herrman, P.A. for two summers during law school. During his internship, Alex gaining invaluable experience and training working individually with both partners and participating in weekly attorney case review meetings. Alex was able to assist with various kinds of family law, probate, and Child In Need of Care cases, through assisting in the drafting of legal pleadings, attending court hearings with both partners, and conducting legal research. Alex believes in advocating strongly for his client’s needs, while working toward an amicable solution to create a positive experience for his clients.. Alex is the second oldest of six children. In his free time Alex enjoys spending time with his family, working on the family farm, exercising, and golfing.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rolla and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rolla and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rolla and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rolla and surrounding areas.