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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Firm: Stinson LLP
1625 N Waterfront Pkwy Ste 300 , Wichita , Kansas 67206
Practice Areas: Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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Rated 4.9 out of 5
Firm: Court & Carpenter, P.C.
Sauerwiesen 2 , Kaiserslautern Germany , Kansas 67661
Practice Areas: Military Law
Whatever your rank or rate, wherever you are in the world, whatever the offense charged, whatever the circumstances, YOUR dedicated career deserves more than just competent legal representation because YOU have worked too hard, and sacrificed too much, to not be powerfully protected.. Stephen Carpenter Jr., LL.M. — Fluent in German, fierce in court, and, the current No.1 rated civilian military defense lawyer related to “military law” on AVVO. Mr. Carpenter is the only full-time military defense attorney with a physical office right in Kaiserslautern, serving U.S. service members across Europe and Asia.. A Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer and featured in Marquis Who’s Who in Law 2024, Stephen has spent decades saving military careers — from overturning court-martial convictions on appeal to stopping career-ending reprimands. He’s Chair of the Washington State Bar’s Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP), ensuring his voice shapes policy and defends individual troops.. Before founding Court & Carpenter in 2008, Stephen was an Army JAG in Germany (1998-2004), an assistant attorney general (2004-2006), and a trial advocacy professor at the University of Washington School of Law (2004-2007). His academic background includes a J.D. and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in National Security Law from Georgetown (2022-2023). Prior Courts-Martial Results/Appeals:. United States v. Buirch, ARMY 20240819 (Not Guilty of all Charges and specifications, including, rape, abusive sexual contact, aggravated assault). United States v. Odahprado, ARMY 20220200 (appellate court reverses court-martial conviction because military judge failed to appoint expert pathologist demanded by the defense)(Mr. Carpenter was accused's trial attorney). United States v. Carpenter, 77 M.J. 285 (mistake of fact as to age) (accused's appellate counsel). United States v. Cooley, 75 M.J. 247 (trial counsel) (raised Article 10, UCMJ, conviction reversed on appeal)(accused's appellate counsel). United States v. Riesbeck, 77 M.J. 154 (trial counsel)(jury packing case, conviction reversed on appeal)(accused's trial attorney). United States v. Hollingsworthmata, 72 M.J. 619 (ACCA appellate counsel)(MRE 606(b) case)(accused's appellate counsel). United States v. Khan, 2019 CCA LEXIS 364 (ACCA appellate lawyer)(IAC raised)(accused's appellate lawyer). United States v. Reynolds, 2015 CCA LEXIS 534 (USN appellate lawyer)(IAC raised)(accused's appellate lawyer). United States v. Price, 2014 CCA LEXIS 256 (prosecutorial misconduct raised)(accused's appellate counsel). Daniels v. Davis, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84259 (AAG)(appeal dismissed)(prosecutor). United States v. Daly, 2010 CCA LEXIS 70 (trial lawyer)(forced entire Coast Guard to revise "8H" policy)(accused's trial attorney). United States v. Grover, 2015 CCA LEXIS 496 (accused's trial attorney). United States v. Murphy, 2016 CCA LEXIS 501 (raised 4th Amendment claims of error) (accused's appellate counsel)
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“I am deeply honored to provide an endorsement of Stephen Carpenter, Jr. He is unequivocally the most competent and outstanding U.S. military attorney I have ever worked with. His c…”
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“I cannot stress how much Stephen and his team's expertise helped me in my time of need. I was facing one of the most challenging periods in my life and can't believe how fortunate …”
— Richard Shannon
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Firm: Ramos Law Firm - Abogada Denise Ramos
1505 Minnesota Ave , Kansas City , Kansas 66102
Practice Areas: Family
With two convenient locations: Kansas City and Olathe, we have an extensive legal team ready to assist you. Attorney Denise Ramos and her associate attorneys can help with your immigration, family, traffic and criminal cases. Our goal is to make you feel at peace and confident that your legal case is being handled by the most dedicated and passionate legal professionals in Kansas City. Call us today! Our staff is bilingual.. Each year, thousands of people come to the United States inspired by the American dream: the opportunity to work hard and achieve prosperity and success. Unfortunately, coming to the United States as an immigrant is not simple. Leaving family and friends behind, learning a new culture and language, making new friends and working with people from a different culture can be very challenging. Immigrants start from scratch to achieve life goals. These goals may not be ambitious, but only the satisfaction of being able to feed your children and give them quality of life and education makes the immigrants become true warriors.. Fortunately, through a journey of new life in a new country, one encounters people who went through the same struggles that one spent as an immigrant. After struggling for their own story, they are willing to fight for yours.. Denise Ramos is an immigrant who came to the United States 20 years ago and needed legal assistance with her immigration and family cases. She received help and was grateful to be treated with dignity and discover that she had rights as an immigrant whom she did not know she had. Today, Denise Ramos is a family and immigration lawyer who dedicates her time and knowledge to help every immigrant, as well as anyone who needs help in family cases.. Denise focuses on the Hispanic community as she is originally from Mexico and speaks fluent Spanish and English. Denise is delighted to be able to assist anyone in need of legal assistance with immigration, family and criminal cases.
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“Denise is a wonderfully passionate and committed advocate for individuals and families dealing with legal status and immigration issues.”
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
3176 Hampton Avenue , Saint Louis , Kansas 66313
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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“Susan Frederick is one of the finest family law and probate attorneys in Saint Louis City and Saint”
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Firm: Strongpoint Law
10 S Main St , South Hutchinson , Kansas 67505
Practice Areas: Divorce & Family,
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“Shawnah and Angel could not have done a better job when it came to my custody case. From my first meeting with Shawnah I felt comfortable, she listened to...”
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Firm: Stolte Law
6900 College Blvd , Overland Park , Kansas 66211
Practice Areas: DUI, Criminal Defense
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“I was charged with four counts on my case. Adam fought for me the whole way through.. I got offer plea deals after plea deals I told him no I wanted to take...”
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“I am beyond pleased with how hard and efficiently Adam Stolte worked to resolve my DUI case. He not only resolved it but got it dismissed! I highly recommend him for anyone in need…”
— Annie
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Firm: Stokes Public Adjusters
16470 S Laurelwood St , Olathe , Kansas 66062
Practice Areas: Public Adjusters
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“70 days into our claim we were getting the run around from one of the largest insurance companies in America. Day 71 we hired Stokes Public Adjusters. Day...”
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“I had a great experience working with Stokes public adjuster, LLC on a fire damage investment property claim. very detailed oriented, supportive and professional and great results.…”
— Arash Hedayat
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Firm: Stockton and Kandt
9401 Indian Creek Pkwy , Overland Park , Kansas 66210
Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts, & Probates, Elder
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“Very happy with staff. They were showed quality professionalism from the start. Today I signed my trust agreement. I asked many questions and rate their...”
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“Our estate planning process was explained very well so we knew exactly what to expect with each step. Everyone we worked with was very professional and thorough. …”
— Michael Harrach
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Firm: Stilley Law Office
7200 Silverheel St , Overland Park , Kansas 66227
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder, Business
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“Mr. William Stilley managed my parents affairs for many years. Now, both have passed. It's been 10 months & we have tried every avenue to reach Mr....”
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Firm: Foulston Siefkin LLP
1551 N Waterfront Pkwy #100 , Wichita , Kansas 67206
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning
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Rated 3.3 out of 5
6363 College Boulevard 100 , Overland Park , Kansas 66211
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy
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Firm: Brown & Vogel, LLC
2035 E. Iron Avenue , Salina , Kansas 67401
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
At Brown & Vogel, Steven W. Brown is the president and co-founder of the firm. Backed by over 35 years of experience, he is intimately familiar with all aspects of Kansas estate law. He primarily focuses his efforts on business succession planning and estate planning. Steve loves the challenge of helping his clients solve complicated problems, and he can help you solve yours, too. One of his most useful talents is explaining complex concepts to his clients in easy-to-understand language. He graduated from University of Kansas, earning both his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate there. Steve has given countless presentations to other attorneys, professionals, and financial advisors. He is also a contributing author to two books. You can trust Steve to provide you with the effective legal services you need and deserve. As a skilled estate planning attorney in Salina, he can help you with all your needs.. EDUCATION Junction City High School, 1972; University of Kansas, 1976, B.S. Accounting/Business Administration with distinction; University of Kansas, 1979, Juris Doctorate.. PROFESSIONAL 2000 to present - President of Brown & Vogel, LLC, Salina, Kansas;1996 to 1999 - President of Steven W. Brown, Chartered, Salina, Kansas; 1991 to 1995 - Shareholder in law firm of Clark, Mize & Linville, Chartered, Salina, Kansas; 1982-90 - Shareholder in law firm of King, Adrian, King & Brown, Chartered, Salina, Kansas;1981-82 - Arthur Young & Company, Dallas, Texas; 1979-81 - Associate, Hoover, Schermerhorn, Edwards & Pinaire, Junction City, Kansas. Member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, Incorporated, 1997 to 2002; Member of Welath Counsel 2002 to present; Chartered member of Lifespan Legal Services™; Graduate of Master’s Program in Wealth Strategies Planning® through the Esperti Peterson Institute, as accredited by the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University; Contributory author to Strictly Business, Planning Strategies for Privately Owned Businesses, published in 2002 by Quantum Press; Contributory author to Love, Money, Control: Reinventing Estate Planning, a book that provides answers to questions about transferring wisdom along with wealth, published in 2004 by Quantum Press.. Martindale-Hubbel rating - “AV”. Listed in 1995-1996 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.. Bar Associations: American Bar Association; Kansas Bar Association; Northwest Kansas Bar Association; Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association.. Bar Committees: Kansas Bar Association: Chairperson of Kansas Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee (1995-1997); President of Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of KansasBar Association (1989-1993); Kansas Bar Association Real Estate,Probate and Trust Law Section CLE Liaison (1990-1997); Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee (1989-1993); Saline County Civil Process Committee and Trustee of Saline County Law Library.. Kansas Bar Association Activities: Author and speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Living Trust Drafting” – 1991; Author and speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “How to Draft a Revocable Living Trust” – 1988; Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Protecting Assets from Creditors and Post-Death Implications” – 1989; 1992 - Speaker, Nebraska Bar Association, A Medical and Legal Perspective on the Durable Power of Attorney; 1992 - Speaker, Kansas Bar Association satellite “Elder Law Seminar” 1994 - Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Estate Administration”; Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar on Estate Planning for Disability and Tax Issues; Speaker, The Western Kansas Council on Estate Planning & Gifting seminar “Health Care Directives” - 1995; Fellow of the Kansas Bar Foundation; Continuing Legal Education Seminar Coordinator for several programs, including Plaza Lights Institute, Best of Continuing Legal Education and other probate and trust related seminars; Speaker, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys seminar “The Truth About Estate Planning”; Outstanding Service Award, Kansas Bar Association as chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, - 1998; Instructor of the Estate Planning Practicum, an intensive week long training course for members of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, Incorporated; Speaker for Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association Convention; Speaker for Kansas Accountants Tax Conference; Speaker for Kansas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.. CIVIC Member of Board of Directors of the Information Network of Kansas, Inc.(2000-02); President (1992) and member of Board of Directors of Salina Chamber of Commerce, 1989-92; Treasurer, The Saint Francis Academy (1992); Board of Trustees of Salina Public Library; Treasurer of Salina Public Library, 1988; President (1990-91) and member of Board of Directors of Salina Art Center, Inc., 1986-92; Campaign Chairman of Salina United Way Campaign, 1989; President of Salina Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, 1987-88; Member of Board of Directors of Salina Downtown Lions Club, 1985-88; President of Salina Country Club, 2008, and member of Board of Directors of Salina Country Club, 1993-95 and 2005-2009. Member of Board of Directors of Kansas Wildscape.. CHURCH Roman Catholic. Founder and member of Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Grade School Endowment Fund, 1988; Member of St. Mary’s Grade School Council, 1985-89; Member of Finance Council of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish; Member of the The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina Finance Council, Member of Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities (2002 – 2008).
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“I have known Steve for nearly 20 years through the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. I have had the privilege of teaching a number of 3 day Continuing Legal Education …”
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Rated 3.6 out of 5
3550 Southwest Fifth Street PO Box 949 6660 , Topeka , Kansas 66601
Practice Areas: Appellate ,Insurance ,Personal Injury,Products Liability
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Firm: Wagle & Turley, LLC
154 N Emporia St , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Family
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“as ethical. My ex is not a bad person or a bad mother and I don't feel that it was appropriate to at”
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Firm: Bond, Schoeneck and King, PLLC
7500 College Boulevard 910 , Overland Park , Kansas 66210
Practice Areas: Education
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Firm: Foulston Siefkin LLP
Commerce Bank Center 1551 North Waterfront Parkw , Wichita , Kansas 67206
Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Insurance ,Regulatory
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Firm: Joseph and Hollander, P.A.
500 N Market , Wichita , Kansas 67214
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Civil ,Constitutional ,Criminal Defense ,Government Contracts,Parole and Probation,Professional Malpractice,Securities ,Taxation - State & Federal
Firm: Cavanaugh & Lemon, P.A.
2942A Wanamaker Dr #100 , Topeka , Kansas 66614
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
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“I have known Steve for many years. He is an excellent attorney and a strong advocate for his clients.”
Firm: Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC
245 N Waco St Ste 125 , Wichita , Kansas 67202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Sylvia Penner is a lifelong resident of Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1999 from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, where she was a member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams and served on the college’s Student Senate. Ms. Penner received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas in 2004. While at KU, she served as a Student Ambassador and worked as a law clerk to the District Court for the Third Judicial District in Shawnee County.After law school, Ms. Penner worked for four years as an Assistant District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District in Sedgwick County, where she prosecuted criminal actions in the traffic, juvenile, drug, sex, domestic violence, and gang units. As a prosecutor, she honed her trial skills, argued before the Kansas Court of Appeals, and served as an instructor at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.. Ms. Penner joined Penner Lowe Law Group in February 2020 and practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, including White Collar Criminal and Civil Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, and Juvenile Law.. Ms. Penner is bilingual and takes delight in representing clients from both the English and Spanish speaking communities. She genuinely enjoys her work and especially the people that she meets and serves. Ms. Penner is a member of the American, Kansas, and Wichita Bar Associations. As an active Bar member, she serves on the Wichita Women Attorneys Association and the Criminal Practice, Law in Education, and Professional Diversity Committees of the Wichita Bar Association. In 2012, Ms. Penner was elected by her peers to serve on the WBA Board of Governors. Ms. Penner is active in a variety of community organizations and activities. She serves on boards for The Salvation Army, Kansas Appleseed, Child Start, and Everence. Ms. Penner is presently serving on the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission. She also provides pro bono legal advice at Wichita’s Union Rescue Mission, Hilltop Urban Church, and The Salvation Army. While she is not working, Ms. Penner enjoys participating in a number of organized sports, cheering on her children in their many sports and activities, running, listening to live music, and spending time with her family.
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“I highly endorse Ms. Penner. I did not know her very well until we had a large Federal case together. She may be small in stature, but she is commanding in the courtroom! Definitel…”
Firm: Seaton, Seaton & Dierks, L.L.P.
410 Humboldt Street , Manhattan , Kansas 66502
Practice Areas: General Practice, Family Law, Estate Planning, Contract Law, Property Law, Farm and Agricultural Law