Crestline Lawyers

Bankruptcy lawyer Jonah Lock was born in the Kansas City area and was raised in Stanley, Kansas. After graduating from Blue Valley High School in 2000, he attended the University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2004. Afterward, he attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and obtained his law degree in 2007. During law school, Jonah had the privilege of clerking for the judges of the 29th Judicial District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. After law school, Jonah performed pro-bono volunteer attorney work for Kansas Legal Services. He then entered the private sector working...

For nearly two decades, The Traffic Lawyers of Kopecky Law, P.A. have represented thousands of clients in various traffic matters ranging from speeding tickets to complicated DUI/DWI cases. Traffic law is our life and we spend most of our day in courts all across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. We have several offices in the Kansas City Metro Area and one in St. Louis where we meet clients. However, we do a significant amount of work with clients completely over the internet or over the phone. Our goal is to make it as easy on you as possible. We know our...

Patrick Wiesner is the owner of Wiesner & Frackowiak, LC in Kansas. He is also a CPA. He has been a lawyer for over 22 years. His focus is solving tax problems through practice before the IRS or with bankruptcy.

Melissa Kelly Schroeder is the sole practitioner of The Kelly Law Firm, L.L.C. and has been practicing law since 1995. In March of 2000 she founded The Kelly Law Firm in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas with her primary focus being on family law matters. Attorney Melissa Kelly Schroeder is committed to providing clients with the highest quality and ethical representation, excelling at knowing when to utilize a conciliatory or more aggressive litigation approach to meet your objectives.

I am an army veteran with a former career in finance. I studied law at Washburn and before going into private practice, I worked as a prosecutor at the Johnson County District Attorney's office. I represent Kansas individuals in criminal and family law cases.

Jeff has nearly 30 years of experience as a litigation attorney in Kansas and Missouri. His practice over that entire time has been primarily devoted to the representation of healthcare providers in professional negligence actions. Jeff has extensive experience serving as lead counsel for healthcare providers in a wide variety of professional liability cases. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review rated and has been recognized by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers in Kansas City® in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, and Appellate Practice. He has also been...

When you need the support of a Kansas City DUI lawyer you can trust, you should take immediate action and come to the law firm of Paul W. Burmaster P.A. This law office has earned its highly-respected reputation and is just the place for you! Attorney Burmaster received his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is a member of the Johnson County Bar Association, the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense. Moreover, he has been admitted to the Missouri State Bar and the Kansas State Bar. He understands...

As a practicing attorney since 1972, Michael E. Whitsitt has always served his clients professionally, with the highest degree of ethics and according to the best standards of legal practice. Mr. Whitsitt is highly respected and has extensive high-asset experience. For more than 40 years, he has been helping clients settle their legal problems, both in and out of court. "As an attorney facing a divorce I knew that a critical factor would be the attorney I chose to represent me. I needed someone that would vigilantly represent my interests while at the same time maintaining...

Dan is active in estate planning and business planning, business and commercial law, real estate, and litigating civil matters. He has experience representing business clients ranging from banks to farms and dairies, and from cities to telephone companies and commercial toy and novelty distributors. He has counseled the purchase or sale of a variety of business interests including banks, craft stores, pharmacies, equipment supply, veterinary services, and surveying, as well as commercial and residential real estate.

Dan has been practicing law in Kansas since 1999, and is a partner in the firm. Dan works often advising business and corporate...

I began my criminal law career at the Miami County Attorney’s Office under Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder. During my time as a prosecutor I worked in Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor Traffic, Misdemeanor Crimes, Field and Game, DUI, and Felony Failure to Register cases. This broad spectrum allowed me to gain great knowledge of criminal law. After leaving the County Attorney's Office in December of 2017, I then went to work for Cameron & Herrman, P.A, a very well-known firm in Wichita, Kansas. I work zealously to defend the rights of my clients in Criminal, Traffic, DUI, and Family Law.

Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy available to stop garnishments, repossessions, foreclosures and payday and title loan collection. Selected personal injury cases accepted on a contingency fee basis. Can assist foreign counsel with Madrid Protocol filings before the USPTO. Please call concerning other types of cases.

Topeka-based family law attorney Ardith Smith-Woertz has been handling cases involving divorce, parentage, child support, child custody, residency, and parenting time for more than three decades. She is a Certified Mediator through the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration and regularly acts as a mediator/conciliator for parties involved in domestic disputes. She also serves on the Kansas Judicial Council’s Family Law Advisory Committee—studying family law issues, writing proposed legislation, and drafting domestic forms that are used across Kansas.

Mr. Benfer was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1954, and admitted to the bar in 1982. He is licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas; the U.S. District Court for the District of Missouri; 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Topeka, and Kansas Bar Associations; and the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Benfer's areas of practice cover all aspects of personal injury law, including wrongful death claims, car accidents, injuries caused by defective products, construction site accidents, and workers compensation...

The law firm of Mindy Reynolds is exclusively dedicated to family law. Mindy Reynolds has over twenty five years of legal experience with a solid reputation for helping Kansans achieve stable, workable, and cost effective solutions to their legal issues. Mindy Reynolds understands that family law deals with the most important and intimate aspects of her clients’ lives. Whether your case involves divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, post-divorce matters, enforcement of court orders, or any other family law matters, Mindy Reynolds will guide you through the legal process to help...

Former Assistant District Attorney (Shawnee County, Kansas);
Former Assistant City Attorney (Topeka, Kansas)

Mark Hutton cofounded and is the current Managing Partner of Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC. He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washburn University. Mark has been practicing personal injury law and litigation for over 34 years, including cases involving auto accidents, mass torts, and medical malpractice. His track record contains numerous multi-million dollar awards to clients, including a $23 million verdict in a baby brain damage case in which he served as lead counsel. Mark is a proven advocate and one of the most respected trial attorneys in the nation.

Lawyer specializing in Litigation Consulting and Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation, negotiation and arbitration). I currently work for the Federal Government, but am authorized to work outside of that employment. Mediation is a growing field and this Law Office fully supports recognition of those services in the community. Litigation Consulting services are available in the field of jury selection, legal communication and speaking, non-verbal communication and presentation. DeLaughder Law Office specializes in alternative dispute resolution and focused on mediation in all types of legal fields including private negotiations, domestic and general civil and business law.

Colton graduated from Kansas State University (1993) with BS in History. He then attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, KS and earned a Juris Doctorate (1996). After graduation, Colton moved to Scott City, KS where he opened a solo practice and remained until 2017 serving the counties of Scott, Lane, Wichita, Finney, Wallace, Greeley, Kearney, Logan, Thomas, Grant, Ford, Ness and Gove. He has also served on the Bench as the City Judge in Scott City for 10 years. In 2017, Colton began his practice in Hays. KS serving the entire Western half of Kansas. He remains...

You can find a full bio on the website link below. Some basics include: Graduated with a J.D. (Juris Doctor) in 1981 from Washburn University School of Law. Served as a school board attorney, city attorney, district judge, municipal court judge, guardian ad litem and a prosecutor. I will personally handle your case and represent you in court using all my years of experience.

Keith Edwards is a Wichita-based criminal defense attorney who represents individuals charged with crimes in municipal, state, and federal courts throughout Kansas. Keith is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute and has devoted his entire career to criminal defense. He handles cases involving misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, drug offenses, property crimes, sex offenses, and violent crimes.

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.

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...

I am a native of West Wichita and graduated from Maize High School. After high school, I attended Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with an emphasis on Criminology, in 2013. Upon graduating from K-State, I enrolled at Washburn University School of Law and graduated with Dean’s Honors in May 2017. Although I was originally interested in criminal law, my interest in estate planning and administration was sparked when Larson & Brown restated my grandmother’s entire estate plan, which included over 1800 acres of farm and pasture ground in Northeastern Kansas. My involvement in that project...

Samantha has been licensed since 2000 and has collected well over a million dollars on behalf of clients who have suffered personal injuries. We have represented clients involved in serious highway tractor-trailer accidents and clients involved in more minor auto accidents. We have also assisted numerous clients whose family members have been abused and/or neglected while in the care of nursing homes. Samantha was previously employed by an insurance defense firm, which has given her valuable insight into the manner in which injury cases will be defended by the insurance company. She is involved with the KS Association for Justice...

I am a Christian, husband, and father of five who has work experience in the sciences, manufacturing, and the mission field. I am a hard worker, a diligent researcher, and an effective representative. I am committed to providing excellent legal services to all those who will trust me to be their attorney. I started Coughlin Law Office with the goal of providing legal services to businesses and individuals throughout northeast Kansas and beyond.

Attorney Gregory A. Schwartz is a native of Hays and lifelong Kansan, and is proud to be working and raising his family in the community where he himself grew up. After graduating from Washburn University School of Law in 2000, Greg returned to Hays to practice. His many practice areas include family law, criminal defense, and business and contract law. He enjoys getting to know his clients, developing an understanding of their legal concerns, and working with them to design a plan to achieve their goals. Greg's focus is on doing what will achieve the best possible outcome for...

Katie graduated from Missouri State University and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. She was awarded the Walter Hiersteiner Outstanding Service Award by the law school faculty, which is given to the student whose service to her fellow students, university, and community, demonstrates the greatest promise for contribution to the legal profession and to society. Katie is the Founder of the KU Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Founded the Animal Cruelty Prosecution Clinic and worked for Best Friends Animal Society while in law school, and upon graduation.

Katie’s legal work history is primarily...

Attorney LJ Leatherman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Adams State College, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Leatherman is a member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, the Topeka Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas and the United States District Court, District of Kansas. Attorney Leatherman focuses his practice on tort litigation in the fields of automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death,...

As an associate with Potts Law Firm, Nate actively participates in the handling and litigation of complex product liability, personal injury, and eminent domain matters. Nate began working with the firm after his first year in law school. Since then, he has helped gain favorable results for clients all across the nation.

A people person, Nate has always had a passion for helping and getting to know others. “As an attorney, I am in a unique position to get to know people on a professional and personal level. Even though I operate in a professional environment, these matters concern my...

Lindsey Erickson is a criminal defense attorney who assists individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors. Based in Overland Park, Lindsey defends clients throughout northeastern Kansas in cases involving drug crimes, property crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, and DUIs. In addition to representing adults charged under the Kansas Criminal Code, Lindsey has ample experience defending youths charged under the Kansas Juvenile Justice Code. She has served on the Johnson County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board since 2016.

I graduated Cum Laude from Washburn Law School in 2003. During law school, I participated in Law Journal, Moot Court, and Law Clinic. I set for and passed the Kansas bar in the summer of 2003 and then I took and passed the Missouri bar in 2004. Directly after law school, I had the honor of working directly with the late Judge Elliott of the Kansas Court of Appeals as a research attorney. I then worked briefly with a local attorney in Lawrence, prior to starting my own practice in November of 2005.

I am a consumer bankruptcy attorney. I was previously located in Baldwin City, KS but in August of 2017 we relocated to our new office in Ottawa. I have filed well over 3,000 consumer bankruptcy cases (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), and I think the only other Kansas lawyers who have filed more than that are all deceased (but I could be wrong).

If you are searching for counsel to defend you in a criminal matter or to represent your interests in civil litigation, please contact me. In the 27 years I have been practicing, I have handled criminal matters ranging from minor traffic violations to serious State court felonies such as child rape and child murder, drug possession, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Aggravated Robbery, as well as a wide range of property crimes. Defending DUI drivers in municipal and State court is a large part of my practice, ranging from first-offenders to serious felony cases. In Federal court,...

David and his wife Anna live in Olathe, KS with their two children, Kelyn and Vivian, whom they have homeschooled since kindergarten. The family is active in their local church, Countryside Baptist, and enjoys practicing Tae Kwon Do, having earned their first degree black belts together in 2013.

I began my career as a general civil litigator at a small, well respected Topeka law firm where I represented clients in real estate, business, personal injury, and contract litigation. Today, my primary focus is in the areas of estate planning, business law, and real estate. I love to meet with prospective clients to discuss their needs and to help with the overall direction and design of their estate plan. I aim to be referred to as "your family's attorney" as often times I work for generations of your family. If you are in the need of legal advise,...

With 14 years of experience as a former prosecutor and now defense attorney, Josh is a dedicated advocate of clients facing serious legal challenges. Known for his strategic thinking, meticulous case preparation, and aggressive courtroom representation, he has successfully defended clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex felonies. Josh understands that every case is unique and works tirelessly to protect clients' rights, reputations, and futures. Whether negotiating favorable plea deals or fighting for acquittals at trial, he is committed to delivering the best possible outcomes.