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Kaitlin T. Boettcher was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2014, she earned her Bachelor of Arts with Highest Distinction in Social Work and a Certificate in Leadership Studies at The University of Iowa. In 2017, Kaitlin was awarded her Juris Doctor degree from The University of Iowa College of Law.. While attending law school, Kaitlin worked for a family law firm as a Legal Researcher and researched various family law issues and drafted memoranda and briefs. She was also active in the law school community working in the law school’s legal clinic, representing clients in employment matters and permanent civil protective order cases. She was also a member of the Pro Bono Society participating in various volunteer opportunities, including working at the Iowa Legal Aid Self-Represented Divorce Litigant Clinic.. In September 2017, Kaitlin was admitted to the practice of law in Iowa. She started her practice at a law firm in Sioux City and practiced in a variety of different civil legal areas, including but not limited to family law, guardianships and conservatorships, and landlord/tenant proceedings. In September 2021, Kaitlin joined Harrison & Dietz-Kilen, P.L.C. as an associate attorney. Kaitlin maintains a general civil practice that includes family law, adoptions, name change actions, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate planning.. In February 2022, Kaitlin became a Certified Divorce and Family Law Mediator. She is currently on the Statewide List of Approved Mediators for Mandatory Family Law Mediation in the 5th Judicial District.. When not advocating for her clients, Kaitlin enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, attending concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

Laura Lockwood is a diligent and zealous advocate for her clients. Laura will get to know her clients and their cases as she navigates them through their difficult legal issues. Laura practiced as a sole practitioner for two years before joining Hartung & Schroeder in 2015. Laura maintains an extensive litigation practice, representing clients involved in divorce, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, and any other family law matter. Laura also extends her legal practice to the areas of personal injury, and probate.. Laura was born and raised in North Liberty, Iowa. She graduated from Clear Creek Amana High School as valedictorian in 2000. She attended the University of Iowa on an athletic scholarship and graduated in 2004 with High Distinction and Honors with a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology and a minor in sociology. As a student athlete on the University of Iowa's women’s softball team, Laura earned Academic All-Big Ten and Academic All-American Honors. Laura received her law degree from Drake University Law School in 2008.. Laura is actively involved in the Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Polk County Women Attorneys, Blackstone Inn of Court, and the Central Iowa Association of Collaborative Professionals. Laura is married with two children. She enjoys yogo, biking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Julia Craft is an owner of Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC and chairs the firm’s family law practice group. Having focused exclusively on family law representation since 1989, Julia devotes her practice to cases involving divorce, child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, parenting time, guardianships, adoptions, and grandparent rights. She has earned a reputation for excellence in Kansas courtrooms and is recognized as one of the top divorce lawyers in the Wichita area.

I have been an attorney for 30 years, focusing solely on family law since 1995.  My aspiration is to fulfill Micah 6:8:  to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly.

Jessica M. Fiegel is an associate attorney with Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson, L.C.. Raised in Lawrence, Kansas, and Homer Glen, Illinois, Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree from the University of Notre Dame, and graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. While attending University of Notre Dame, Jessica completed the Glynn Family Honors Program. As a student at University of Kansas School of Law, Jessica was honored with the CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Trial Advocacy, as well as the W. Ross Hutton Legal Aid Award. While attending University of Kansas School of Law, Jessica was a member of the Women in Law organization and a student representative on the Academic Affairs Committee. She has also received the Trial Advocacy Certificate.. Jessica is a member of the American Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, and the Wichita Bar Association. As a member of the Wichita Bar Association, Jessica serves as a board member for the Young Lawyers Section, is currently the Family Law Committee Co-Chair, and is the Law School Outreach Coordinator for the Wichita Women Attorneys Association.. Jessica completed the 2017 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Introductory Seminar for Family Law Associates and the 2018 AAML Advanced Seminar for Family Law Associates. She is licensed to practice law in the Kansas District Courts and the United States District Court - District of Kansas. Jessica’s practice is very diverse, with a strong emphasis in family law.

Candice Y. Farha, Associate Attorney at the Penner Lowe Law Group, received her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Kansas in Strategic Communications and her Juris Doctorate degree from the Washburn University School of Law. Following law school, Ms. Farha worked as a staff attorney for legal aid, representing indigent and elderly clients with family law needs. During that time, Ms. Farha developed a knack for protection from abuse and stalking cases. Ms. Farha also served as a public defender, representing clients in traffic, misdemeanor, felony, and care & treatment cases. Ms. Farha then began practicing employment law and data privacy & cyber-security law at one of the country’s largest firms. There, she handled cases involving employment litigation, general liability, medical malpractice, workers compensation, and personal injury. Ms. Farha also was part of the top-ranked cyber-security breach response team in the nation and coached clients through the panic of a data breach. Ms. Farha joined Penner Lowe Law Group in March 2020 and practices in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, Data Privacy and Juvenile Law. Ms. Farha is tri-lingual, speaking both Arabic and French fluently. Having grown up overseas in Lebanon, she has a unique perspective on issues and a distinctive approach to resolving conflict. Ms. Farha and her husband are active in the Wichita legal community. When she is not working, Ms. Farha enjoys painting, listening to music, solving puzzles, trying new foods, and socializing with friends.

Lynnette Herrman serves clients in a wide variety of legal matters in Wichita and Sedgwick County, KS and other areas throughout the State of Kansas.. Lynnette graduated from The University of Kansas School of Law in May, 2006 with her Juris Doctor degree, after completing her first year of law school at Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.  After graduating from law school and being licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas, she worked in the private sector for former Attorney General of Kansas and former District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, Vern Miller.  Lynnette became an Assistant District Attorney for the Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District in May, 2007.  She began her work as an Assistant District Attorney in the Traffic Division, prosecuting misdemeanor traffic crimes, traffic infractions and both misdemeanor and felony DUI cases.  During her time as a prosecutor, Lynnette spent three years in the Child in Need of Care Division, where she prosecuted civil cases involving the abuse and neglect of children.  Lynnette worked as an Assistant District Attorney until late December, 2010, when she resigned to pursue her own practice.  She spent nearly five years as "Of Counsel" with the firm Beall & Mitchell, LLC before moving on to open her own firm until she merged with another attorney to form Cameron & Herrman, P.A. and she was a partner in that firm until is dissolution in September 2020.  Lynnette opened Herrman Law, LLC in October 2020 and offers her clients aggressive and client-focused legal representation. Lynnette was born and raised in the Wichita, Kansas area.  Lynnette was actively involved in competitive speech and debate while attending Wichita Heights High School.  She qualified to attend the national competition in speech and debate during all four years of her high school career, was an all time point leader and All American in the national Speech and Debate organization called the National Forensics League.. Lynnette completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Wichita State University.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology.  While attending Wichita State University, Lynnette worked as an intake counselor conducting drug and alcohol assessments at an addiction treatment facility.  After graduating from Wichita State University she worked as a case manager at South Central Mental Health Counseling center providing services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.. Lynnette is dedicated to providing compassionate and aggressive legal representation for her clients.  Providing a positive experience for her clients  is of the utmost importance to her as she advocates for her clients in various areas of legal representation.

Jillian A. Wood is the owner and founder of Wood Legal Services, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri. Ms. Wood represents clients in Illinois and Missouri in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, adoption, paternity, and other family law matters including divorce/child custody mediation and collaborative family law. She has also argued in front of appellate courts in Illinois and Missouri. Since 2012, Ms. Wood has focused her practice exclusively in the area of family law and her experience has ranged from representing individual clients to serving as the managing partner of a multi-state family law firm.. Ms. Wood received her B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science from St. Louis University where she attended the University as a Presidential Scholar. She also received her J.D. and her Master’s in Public Health from St. Louis University.. She has been selected by Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in Illinois from 2015 to 2019 and in Missouri/Kansas since 2018. Ms. Wood also co-authored two chapters in the 2019 Cumulative Supplement to the Missouri Bar's Missouri Family Law Deskbook on adult protection orders and child protection orders, and rights of the unwed. She has also been a speaker/instructor in a number of continuing legal education seminars on a variety of family law topics.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Jillian A. Wood is responsible for the above content.

-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.