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At the Haynes Law Firm LLC, I provide knowledgeable guidance and strong advocacy to clients facing critical family law issues.. My practice is client-focused. When you work with my firm you will feel appreciated and taken care of. I handle all cases personally. You will not have to wonder whom to contact about important developments in your case because it will always be me.. I understand the tremendous personal stakes that accompany these complex issues. I will be your understanding ally and strong advocate throughout the process.. With law offices in Overland Park, I serve clients throughout Johnson County and across the surrounding region.. More Than 18 Years Of Valuable Legal Experience. My legal career has prepared me to see family law cases from all sides. As an experienced attorney, I have handled hundreds of cases ranging from divorce and child custody to paternity and modifications. I have been there before. I know what works and what doesn't.. As a pro tem judge, I have presided over legal disputes involving many of these same issues that you might be facing.. My experience as a police officer and prosecutor gives me a big-picture perspective on sensitive issues involving domestic abuse and orders of protection.

Richard A. Samaniego is a member/owner of Gibson Watson Marino, LLC and offices in the Wichita, Kansas Office located in the Epic Center. Richard graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Government and a minor in Business. Richard received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas and licensed to practice law in Texas in 2006 and in Kansas in 2007. Richard has represented clients and organizations in various matters before Kansas Municipal Courts, Kansas District Courts, the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme Court, the Kansas Legislature, Kansas Administrative Agencies, and the Immigration Court. Richard currently serves as Chair of the Legislative Committee, past board member of the Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, member of the WBA Family Law and Probate Committees and serves as an appointed member of the Kansas Child Support Guidelines Committee.. Richard is a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Wichita Bar Association, State Bar of Texas and Wichita Crime Commission. Richard provides legal services throughout central Kansas including: Butler County, Harvey County, Reno County, Sedgwick County and Sumner County.. His practice areas include: Adoption Law, Appellate Law, Alimony, Annulments, Business Law, Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Law, Mediation, Settlement Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, Contract Law, Domestic Relations, Family Mediation, Father's Rights, Felony, Grandparents Rights,  Guardianships, Interstate Child Custody and Support, Juvenile Law, Mediation, Military Divorces, Misdemeanor, Municipal Law, Name Change, No Fault Divorce, Parenting time, Paternity, Postmarital Agreements, Premarital agreements, Probate, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, Termination of Parental Rights, Trusts, and Wills.

Tina Huntington was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wichita State University in 1999. During her studies at Wichita State, she began her legal career as a paralegal. Tina attended Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree in 2003. She has focused her legal career on helping victims of negligence, family law matters and alternative dispute resolution. Tina is a Judge Pro Tem for the Sedgwick County District Court. She is also serves as a board member for the Heartland Mediators Association.. During her career, Tina has handled numerous six and seven figure cases to successful resolution or verdict. Tina’s recent litigation success includes a 1.0 Million Dollar settlement in a wrongful death automobile vs. tractor-trailer case. Just prior, she obtained 1.25 Million Dollar Verdict in the case of Castleberry v. DeBrot. A wrongful death case involving a primary care physician’s failure to diagnose an impending stroke.. In 2018, Tina received the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association's Special Recognition Award for Public Service. In 2014, she received teh Kansas Trial Lawyers Association's Consumer Champion Award. This distinguished award is presented for noteworthy contributions to the preservation, enhancement and advancement of the legal rights of Kansas. It is awarded only when the actions have broad ramifications for society.  Tina and Larry received the award for their actions in preserving the civil rights of mentally ill and disabled prisoners housed in the Sedgwick County Jail. The lawsuit exposed a culture of cruelty to those helpless individuals. It was highly publicized in local and national press and television. It resulted in the defeat of the current Sheriff and the institution of new policies and facilities for the safe and humane treatment of mentally ill and disabled prisoners.. Memberships / Community Service. • U.S. District Court 2004• Supreme Court of Kansas 2004• U.S. Court of Federal Claims 2008• Supreme Court of Kansas Approved Mediator 2019• Girls on the Run – Sponsor, Coach, Running Buddy & Program Committee• Dress for Success Wichita – Volunteer• Meade Jr. High AVID Mock Your Socks Off event – Sponsor and Judge 2017-present• Coleman Middle School AVID Get-a-Job event – Sponsor and Judge 2018-present

Margaret J. Disilvestro is an associate attorney with Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson, L.C. Growing up in several cities across Kansas, Maggie found her home in Wichita while attending Newman University. At Newman University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing degree with a minor in Communications. Maggie also was a graduate of the Newman Honors Program as well as the 2011 recipient of the Leona Ablah Award for service and leadership. Because of the preparation she received at Newman University, she earned a scholarship to the University of Kansas School of Law where she was on the Dean’s Advisory Board, a volunteer for the Guardian Assistantship Program, the Traffic Court Associate Chief Justice and the Women in Law Treasurer. Prior to joining Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson,L.C., Maggie worked for Textron Aviation Inc. negotiating multi-million dollar Aircraft Purchase Agreements and learning about the aviation industry as a whole. In 2016, she joined the Junior League of Wichita to give back to the community that has given so much to her. She looks forward to continuing to develop her connections to the community through continued participation in Junior League of Wichita as well as the Wichita Bar Association. Maggie is a member of the American, Kansas and Wichita bar associations. She is licensed to practice law in Kansas and her various practice areas are listed below, with her focus being in family law.

When Kristina Retzlaff went to law school, she chose a career that would allow her to help people in their day-to-day lives. “I chose family law because I wanted to work with people who, on a daily basis, would not normally have a need for an attorney,” Kristina says. “I knew this practice area would be most rewarding to me as an attorney. Being able to help people through difficult times in their lives is what makes my job more fulfilling than the average job.”. Kristina says, “What I enjoy most as I work with my clients is seeing the point when they realize that they are going to be okay. Early in the process of a divorce, or any lawsuit, really, people have a lot of doubt about the legal system, their future, their finances, and the children.  With my help, there comes a point in the process when they realize ‘life’s going to be different, but I’m still going to be fine’. It is extremely rewarding to get them to that point.”. Kristina Retzlaff graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2004 and served as staff articles editor on the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy. She also participated in the Elder Law Clinic and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program while a law student. For several years, Kristina traveled through the country as a regional adviser for her sorority, Delta Gamma.. Kristina received her Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Communications, cum laude, from Wichita State University in 2001.  As a student at Wichita State University, Kristina worked as a student intern for then-University President Donald Beggs.  She also chaired the Hippodrome committee, and was a vice-president for her sorority.. For the first six years of her legal career, Kristina focused her practice on Social Security Disability claims.  She expanded her practice area to family law five years ago.  Kristina spent ten years as an LSAT, MCAT, ACT, and SAT Instructor for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.. Since 2015, Kristina has served as a court-appointed mediator and Limited Case Manager.  She enjoys helping her LCM clients come to agreements that allow them to avoid a trial.  In all of her work, Kristina puts her emphasis on helping people navigate the legal system during rough times in their personal lives.. Professionally, Kristina serves as co-chair of the Family Law Committee at the Wichita Bar Association.  She is also a member of the Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court, an organization of attorneys and judges dedicated to the professionalism in the administration of justice.  Personally, Kristina is a member of St. Jude Catholic Church where she serves on the welcoming committee. She also volunteers her time serving on the PTO for her children’s schools.  Kristina lives in west Wichita with her husband and five children.

At Kapri Law, we believe that people need excellent legal counsel especially when life gets challenging. That is why Kapri Law was created. The legal process and procedure can be daunting to someone already going through a difficult time. The courts and legal terminology can be confusing for most people.. Our job at Kapri Law is to help you through the process and transition to a different and better life.  We have the skills and resources to help you when you need it most. We understand what it's like to need a support system and sound advice.  We are here to extend those to you during your most difficult times in life.. The owner of Kapri Law, Shadan Kapri, is a legal scholar and advocate.  She was selected as a United States Fulbright Scholar and later became an attorney working on criminal and family law cases for the State of Washington.  She has argued in District Court, Superior Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Washington State Supreme Court.. She was also the senior judicial law clerk for the Honorable Chief Judge Dennis Sweeney at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III.  That experience gave her an insider's look at how cases are decided by judges across Eastern Washington.. Ms. Kapri is committed to her career and has been recognized for demonstrating leadership, dedication, and excellence in the legal field by becoming a Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year Award Recipient (2011).  She is also the recipient of the Daily Point of Light Award.  The Daily Point of Light Award was created by Former President George H. W. Bush to recognize individuals and groups committed to public service.. Shadan has been honored as "Attorney of the Year" for her contribution to the Family Law Advice Clinic in 2014, and she was honored as “Attorney of the Year” again in 2016 for her contribution to Status Conferences by the Spokane County Bar Association.. She has been ranked as one of the top attorneys for the State of Washington by Attorney & Practice Magazine and the American Institute.. She graduated in the top 15% of her class from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2005 and was a Thomas More Scholar.  As an attorney, she not only advocates for her clients but explains all their legal options to help create a strategy that will give them the best results.

Nicole Crites began her legal career all the way back in high school when she participated in Volusia County's Teen Court Program. This program is designed as a diversionary program for juvenile defendants with minor criminal charges. Nicole volunteered as a teen prosecutor and went on to win Prosecutor of the Year in her county.. Nicole's commitment to service continued into adulthood, when she became a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for Alachua County. Having not even started law school yet, Nicole had plenty of experience making court appearances, speaking to judges, and confronting uncomfortable truths in pursuit of the best interests of the children she served. It was through these experiences that Nicole solidified her desire to help families going through tough times, and more specifically, help the children of families going through tough times.. Nicole received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 2011 and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. While in law school, Nicole participated in the prosecution clinic and worked in the Domestic Violence Unit of the State Attorney's Office in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, seeking justice and, most importantly, safety for the victims of domestic violence.. After being admitted to the Florida bar and working in domestic relations in Florida, Nicole decided to move closer to her family in Atlanta. Nicole continued to work in domestic relations law after her move and has frequently litigated complex matters, involving trusts, closely held businesses, complicated child custody matters, and equitable division of assets whose value is difficult to ascertain. Nicole fervently believes that it is best for children if their parents can resolve issues through a collaborative and non-adversarial approach. However, Nicole recognizes this approach is not always feasible for certain litigants and has developed an assertive and confident style of litigation in the courtroom. Nicole understands that there is wisdom in the Art of War, and that a long-term strategy, not short-term tactics, leads to the best results for clients. Nicole doesn't engage in foolishness which only serves to drive up costs and instead focuses her calm demeanor and patience to formulate a strategy designed to get her clients to the end of their litigation with favorable results.. Nicole worked as a professional chef while in undergraduate school and law school, and has brought those skills home. When she is not being a lawyer, she enjoys cooking five-star meals, and being home with her three dogs and two kids.

I pride myself on being a very compassionate attorney who is capable of tending to all of my clients' Family Law matters.  I help people with all kinds of family law cases: divorce, modification of custody or child support, enforcement of prior orders (also called contempts), adoption, and legitimation/ paternity cases (where the parties were never married but they have a dispute over their children).. I am committed to helping my local community.  I created the Family Law Information Class taught at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in partnership with Gwinnett Legal Aid in 2015.  This class was created to help people represent themselves in a family law case, because I know that attorneys are expensive, and not everyone can afford them.  I still help teach the class.   I am a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars - helping teach my fellow attorney's - for family law matters. I was appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia as a mentor for new attorneys through the Transition into Law Practice Program.   In 2014, I was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Atlanta Legal Aid Society for my work with the Gwinnett Pro Bono Project and Gwinnett Legal Aid.  In 2015, I was selected to participate in the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) Leadership Academy Class.  In 2017, I was recognized by Atlanta Legal Aid for providing more than 50 pro bono hours to the Gwinnett Pro Bono Project, which is part of Atlanta Legal Aid.  I was the President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association in 2020 - 2021, and served in many leadership roles before that.. I earned my J.D. degree from Tulane University School of Law. I am a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I majored in Religious Studies.  I am the divorced and remarried mother of a blended family. My husband and I have five children ages 20, 18, 17, 15, and 14.

Christa Kirk began her career as a lawyer in the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, she prosecuted cases at all court levels, including Magistrate Court, Juvenile Court, and Superior Court. Additionally, she represented the State of Georgia at the appellate level at both the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. She has handled every kind of criminal case from simple misdemeanor thefts to felony aggravated assault, drug possession, and murder. During her tenure at the DA’s Office, Christa served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney. As part of her job responsibilities, Christa supervised other ADA’s and trained prosecutors and police officers on all aspects of criminal law and trial techniques. Having prosecuted and reviewed thousands of cases, she has a keen sense of how jurors, prosecutors, and judges will respond to legal and factual arguments. Christa successfully tried cases before juries and has been featured on nationally televised programs.. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court, Northern District.

Alyssa Vaughn is licensed to practice in the state of Georgia and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. Both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate were earned at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Alyssa has also received continuing legal education in domestic relations mediation and arbitration, which allows her to better assist Clients in dealing with this difficult time in their lives.

Practice and Background:. Charles (Charlie) Crowe is a highly regarded divorce and family law attorney assisting clients in complex litigation throughout the state of Georgia. In addition to providing client advocacy, Charlie also serves as a Guardian ad Litem providing direct assistance and recommendations to the courts regarding custody matters. Charlie has received numerous awards and honors over the years and was recently selected as a 2017 Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. He has also served as a presenter on a wide range of topics for organizations such as the State Bar of Georgia, the Gwinnett County Bar Association, and LegalShield, LLC. Charlie is admitted to practice in all trial and appellate courts of the State of Georgia.. Charlie obtained his B.A. in Political Science from Mercer University where he was admitted to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He obtained his juris doctorate from the Mercer University School of Law where he was named a Jesse Mercer Scholar and awarded an advanced certification in legal research and drafting.. Selected Honors:. President of Gwinnett County Bar Association Family Law Section (2015 – 2017). Selected as a 2017 Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. Selected as a 2016 Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. Ranked in 2015 among Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by National Academy of Family Lawyers. Recipient of 2014 Avvo Client Choice Award. Legal Consultant to Community Consulting Teams of Atlanta. Legal Consultant to Good Mews Animal Foundation

I am 60 years old and have been practicing law in Georgia since 1981. I am married with three adult children and three grandchildren. I went to Hapeville High School and graduated from College Park High School. I have a B.B.A. from Georgia State University. After college I spent time in the Army and then decided to go to law school. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon in 1981. I lived and worked in Hapeville for several years and we then moved south to Lake Jackson which is about half way between Jackson and Monticello. I practice family law, wills and trust and personal injury law throughout the metro area. I maintain offices in Monticello and Forest Park. My Forest Park office is located in an apartment complex that I own in order to reduce overhead  and keep your fees me for a free consultation.