Family lawyers in Kansas Aaron Bruns to Desiree Smith

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC

800 SW Jackson Street , Topeka , Kansas 66612

Practice Areas: Family

Facing a divorce or other family law matter is never easy. Oftentimes this can be one of the hardest situations you’ve had to face in your life. When these situations arise, it is imperative that you have dedicated legal representation in your corner. Your attorney will be able to provide you with peace of mind and guidance throughout the process and you’ll be able to rest easy knowing that your case is in caring hands. Aaron Bruns is a Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC. He can represent clients from the firm’s Topeka, Kansas office in Shawnee County.. Aaron attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law in Norman, Oklahoma where he obtained his Juris Doctor in May 2017. While in law school, he also served as a member of the Public Interest Law Student Association and the Organization for the Advancement of Women in Law. Before law school, Aaron earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Tulsa, where he was also a member of the Honor Society. Aaron is licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas.. Before joining the Topeka, Kansa divorce and family lawyers at Stange Law Firm, Aaron spent the past three years working as an Assistant County Attorney for the Seward County Attorney’s Office. While in this role, he worked on the prosecution of Traffic, Juvenile, Misdemeanor, and Felony matters, took part in bench and jury trials, and helped to prepare witnesses. Aaron also spent his first few years out of law school working as an Associate Attorney for various law firms in Oklahoma and Nebraska, allowing him to develop skills including legal research, discovery, document drafting and filing, caseload management, and trial preparation. Aaron also held many legal positions while in law school, providing him with a solid foundation for his legal career.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.. Protect Yourself By Understanding Your Options and Knowing Your Rights

Firm: Law Office of Bruce C. Barry

431 A Houston St , Manhattan , Kansas 66502

Practice Areas: Family

I have been blessed in the last 43 years to have a full, varied, and rewarding legal career, and am looking forward to many more years with my new partner, Gabriela Vega.. An Ohio State University graduate, I attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law, graduating in 1969. I was honored to dedicate the next decade of my life in the service of our Country, working in the field of strategic intelligence followed by over 7 years as an Army lawyer with the Judge Advocate General Corps. These professionally rewarding years facilitated and furthered my desire to help military families with their varied legal needs.. I am in the active practice of military divorce, adoption, and other family-based legal services. I also have extensive experience in courts-martial proceedings and military administrative law issues. My dedication to soldiers and their families is, in part, my way of giving back to the Country that has given so much to me.. I also maintain an active to practice in the field of complex divorces, other areas of family law, and consumer bankruptcy. I am a member of the Kansas Bar Association (KBA) and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA.). I look forward to working with you in resolving your legal needs.

Ste 200 , Overland Park , Kansas 66223

Practice Areas: Family

I am married to an Economist a KU,  Professor John Keating.  As he is divorced, we live in a blended family too! I enjoy analyzing financials implications of divorce and strive for a financial detente; I like win-wins where possible and keeping attorneys fees low is usually part of that formula. My previous husband passed away ten years ago of cancer when my children were beginning elementary school and Dan's older children (my older stepkids) were leaving the nest.  We have a very large family between my children and stepkids.. I personally see the pain of intentionally interrupted parental contact in a blended family and see children's reaction when parents aren't civil or one does not allow a child to participate in sports or extracurricular activities during the summer and school year.  It is difficult for children to see a parent refuse civil contact with a coparent and extended family, and of course, rude behavior sets a terrible example in front of children.  All children, whether they are the ones personally involved or the ones who see unusual behavior, ask lots of questions. Kids are so smart.. Surprisingly, this example of contentious litigation and continued denial of friendly coparenting helps me show people why friendly parenting is so much better--for parents, children and extended family.  It helps my practice because I strive to keep the families in the decision making, and focus on what is best for the children.  I know life is short and parenting time is even shorter.  Denying school aged children the right to communicate, speak, text or skpye  with another parent when they want to is tragic especially when the denial of contact goes weeks at a time. I detest parents intentionally harming children by keeping them from good coparents. In the vast majority of cases, it is best for kids to spend time with both parents. There are many other ways to make the future better for the kids and for the parents transitioning.  We keep the spiritual component and peace a big part of the process.   I have many international custody cases and have enjoyed clients from four continents and many countries.. My favorite charitable groups are those helping to fight cancer and find a cure for the terrible disease.  Our family also has supported the Solace House, a support group for widows/widowers/orphans, Boys and Girls Club, Catholic Charities, and Deanna Rose Farmstead.  We are big fans of Camellot Academy, a summer program for children's arts and theater at Rockhurst High School.. I am originally a farm girl from Nebraska and remain a Cornhusker Football Fan.

Firm: O’Hara & O’Hara L.L.C.

1223 East First Street , Wichita , Kansas 67214

Practice Areas: Family

Chris Randle grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas where he was part of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and the history honors society Phi Alpha Theta. Chris worked as an intern with the Shawnee County District Attorney in law school with the responsibility of prosecuting crimes of domestic violence. He worked for the City of Wichita as a prosecutor and as an Assistant District Attorney in Sedgwick County and was part of both the general trial division and the gang and violent crime unit. Before joining Penner Lowe, he also worked doing structured settlements on workers’ compensation and high liability cases, and as an attorney for Cordell and Cordell handling exclusively family law issues for a wide range of clients.. Chris has spent most of his adult life in the military and has served multiple assignments throughout the world. Chris served in Baghdad, Iraq in 2006-2007 with the U.S. Army as a legal assistance officer, operational law officer advising commanders on a wide range of military operations, and as a federal military magistrate reviewing search warrants and presiding over preliminary hearings on military criminal cases. He served his second deployment in 2010, this time as a Civil Affairs Officer in Djibouti, Africa. In Africa, Chris was the executive officer for a civil affairs company and the civil military liaison to the U.S. Embassy for Djibouti.. As the liaison, he was responsible for briefing the U.S. Ambassador on civil military operations in the area. He also served in numerous assignments throughout the United States, including as the Chief of Operational Law for the 1st Cavalry Division, Special Victims’ Counsel at Fort Leavenworth, and as a Fiscal and Administrative Law attorney at First Army Headquarters in Rock Island, Illinois.. Chris currently serves as an Army Reservist and is the Staff Judge Advocate for the 412th Theater Engineer Command in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Chris has been advising Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines for more than 16 years on issues that affect servicemembers and their families. He is licensed in multiple states and jurisdictions. Chris enjoys working out, reading Army history, volunteering, and cheering on his childhood home team the Kansas City Chiefs.

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC

7300 West 110th St. , Overland Park , Kansas 66210

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Civil , Collections, Estate Planning, Family , Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

When facing a divorce or family law matter in the Overland Park, Kansas area, it can be a challenging and difficult time. Not knowing what the future holds for you and your family can be stressful. When these situations arise, it is important that you have dedicated and caring legal counsel in your corner to provide you with guidance and peace of mind throughout the process. Chris Kellogg is a diligent Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm in our Overland Park office. He can represent clients throughout the Johnson County, KS area, and nearby.. Chris attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2004. While attending law school, he received Dean’s Honors and served as the Student Editor-in-Chief (May 2003-May 2004) and a Student Research Editor (Aug. 2002-May 2003) for the ABA Family Law Quarterly. Before studying law, Chris attended Kansas State University where he earned both a Master of Arts in Spanish Language Acquisition and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Chris is licensed and ready to help clients in the state of Kansas.. Before joining the Overland Park, Kansas divorce and family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, Chris most recently worked as an attorney for a child support government contractor. In this role, he worked to establish paternity and child support for the Kansas Department for Children and Families in Sedgwick County, Kansas, which included drafting of pleadings and other legal documents for a large caseload, representing DCF in court proceedings, and interacting with internal and external clients. He also worked to modify child support obligations for his clients. Before this, Chris worked in various legal roles over the past 20 years including as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings, a Deputy Director of Child Support Services for the Department for Children and Families in Kansas, and a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City. Chris is a dedicated family lawyer who takes pride in his legal work. He is focused on helping you navigate the difficult waters of your divorce or family law matter and is eager to help you rebuild your life.. Outside of his legal work, Chris is dedicated to giving back to his community. Throughout his career he has served in various roles for community-based organizations such as the Kansas Child Support Enforcement Association, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity of Salina, Kansas. Chris is also fluent in spoken and written Spanish.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Firm: Barnds Law LLC

7400 College Blvd. , Overland Park , Kansas 66210

Practice Areas: Family

Originally from Kansas, Mr. Barnds focuses his practice primarily in the areas of family law. Mr. Barnds has experience in representing clients in various areas of family law. Mr. Barnds has handled a broad range of domestic matters, encompassing everything from uncontested divorces to post-decree modification and enforcement. Mr. Barnds has also helped clients through disputes involving issues of child custody, support, and spousal maintenance. Mr. Barnds understands that each client has individual needs and the importance that such needs play in the litigation process. Accordingly, Mr. Barnds is dedicated to taking the time necessary to truly identify the unique circumstances surrounding each client's case.

Firm: The Bright Family Law Center, LLC

14221 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 109 , Overland Park , Kansas 66223

Practice Areas: Family

I love to be outside all of the time!  I relax by playing tennis, gardening and taking "road trips" as a family.  My christian faith has blessed me to be able to serve others and be blessed while doing it -whether it's in my church or community.

Firm: Boothe Walsh Law & Mediation

130 N. Cherry , Olathe , Kansas 66061

Practice Areas: Family

Catherine Decena Triplett is an Associate Attorney at Boothe Walsh Law & Mediation located in Johnson County, Kansas. Catherine is licensed to practice law in the states of Kansas and Missouri. Catherine represents clients in a wide variety of family law matters, including, divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship and other domestic relation matters. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Firm: Penner Lowe Law Group LLC

245 N Waco St Ste 125 , Wichita , Kansas 67202

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC

500 N Market St. , Wichita , Kansas 67214

Practice Areas: Family

With over thirty years’ experience, Boyd McPherson has litigated hundreds of cases and helped countless clients in Wichita and the surrounding areas. Boyd maintains a robust family law practice, primarily handling cases involving divorce, spousal maintenance, child support, custody, and adoption. He also assists businesses in liquor licensing and related issues throughout southcentral Kansas.

1020 N. Main , Wichita , Kansas 67203

Practice Areas: Family

-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.

Firm: Seaton Law Offices LLP

410 Humboldt St , Manhattan , Kansas 66502

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Barber Emerson, L.C.

1211 Massachusetts St , Lawrence , Kansas 66044

Practice Areas: Family

13734 W. 82nd Street , Lenexa , Kansas 66215

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Office of Donald E. Anderson II, LLC

1324 Kansas Ave , Great Bend , Kansas 67530

Practice Areas: Family

Ms. Asher graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law and gained admission to the Kansas Bar in 2011. Since then, she has practiced family law, focusing on assisting clients in creating comprehensive parenting plans, negotiating child support and custody issues, and resolving divorce disputes for clients who wish to avoid litigation.Ms. Asher is a certified mediator in the 20th Judicial District, and a member of the following organizations: The Kansas Bar Association, the Alternative Dispute Resolution division of the KBA, the Family Law division of the KBA, the American Bar Association, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution of the ABA. Ms. Asher is also an auxiliary member of the American Legion.Ms. Asher received her Bachelors of the Arts in Psychology from Sterling College, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas. She currently teaches Business Law at Sterling College.

Firm: Meyer Law Firm, LLC

103 W. 11th Street , Pittsburg , Kansas 66762

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Bolton Law Firm, LLC

1007 W. Amity , Louisburg , Kansas 66053

Practice Areas: Family

Andrew L. Bolton is the founding member of The Bolton Law Firm, LLC. Andy was born and raised in Fort Scott, Kansas, and graduated from Pittsburg State University, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Andy went on to attend the Notre Dame Law School, in Notre Dame, Indiana, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 2006. With over a decade of legal experience, Andy was previously a partner at Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP, a well-respected law firm in Lawrence, Kansas, and has managed The Bolton Law Firm, LLC, since 2012.. Andy is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, as well as the Johnson, Crawford, and Bourbon County Bar Associations, and has years of experience practicing family and criminal law throughout courts in eastern Kansas. Andy was a member of the Family Law Guidelines Committed of the Douglas County Bar Association, which drafted the Douglas County Family Law Guidelines used in Douglas County, Kansas. While in private practice, Andy has served on felony appointment panels in Douglas, Crawford, and Bourbon counties, and currently serves on the Child in Need of Care panel in Bourbon County District Court representing parents and children. Andy previously operated the Student Legal Services office at Pittsburg State University, his alma mater, which offers students access to an array of legal resources to assist them in their legal matters.. Andy is licensed to practice law in Kansas, as well as the Federal District Court of Kansas.

Firm: Woodford Sathappan McGee

10901 W. 84th Terrace , Overland Park , Kansas 66214

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Amy Durkin is the Managing Attorney for our Kansas City office. Amy has practiced all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, custody, protective orders, and adoptions for over 30 years.. Amy attended Washburn University for her undergraduate studies and received her law degree from Baylor University School of Law. Amy was employed by Heart of Texas Legal Services and then Kansas Legal Services early in her career, where she largely represented women who had experienced domestic violence. This sparked a passion in her for representing and empowering women, who often feel like they are the underdog in divorce and custody matters.. Amy has successfully argued two cases before the Kansas Supreme Court, setting precedence in two areas which impact family law cases.. Amy is licensed in Kansas and Texas. She is a member of the Kansas Bar Association and the Douglas County Bar Association.. When not working, Amy enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, photography, and attending live music events.

255 N 10th St , Salina , Kansas 67401

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Joseph Hollander & Craft, LLC

500 N Market St , Wichita , Kansas 67214

Practice Areas: Family

Desiree Smith is a family law attorney located in Wichita, KS, whose practice includes matters of divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, guardianships, paternity, and child-in-need-of-care (CINC).. Ms. Smith completed her undergraduate studies at Colorado State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government/Communications. She received her Juris Doctorate from Washburn School of Law in 2021, graduating with certificates in Family Law, Oil and Gas Law, and Natural Resources Law.. During law school, Ms. Smith was a member of the Christian Legal Society and the Oil, Gas, and Energy Law Society. She served as Vice-President of the Washburn Student Bar Association, as a Washburn Law Student Ambassador, and as a Junior Staff Writer, then Notes Editor, of the Washburn Law Journal. She also served as Co-Director of the Children and Family Law Center at Washburn.. Ms. Smith competed twice at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and on the 2019–2020 ABA Negotiations Team and received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards (Top Paper) in Torts, Contracts, Constitutional Law II, Legal Analysis, Research and Writing II, Oil and Gas Law, and Family Law Seminar.. While in law school, Ms. Smith worked as a law clerk for Bud Dale Law Office and the Kansas Department of Agriculture. She was also a summer associate at Joseph, Hollander & Craft in 2020.