Emporia Lawyers

I am an experienced attorney who serves clients in all areas of family law, criminal, and traffic law. I have successfully helped thousands of people in family and criminal/traffic law cases. The Simmons Law Office serves clients in the Emporia, Kansas area and surrounding counties.

Mr. Bordonaro has been an attorney since 1997. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and later attended law School at Florida State University. Upon graduation, he clerked for the 14th Circuit Court in Panama City.

After moving to Emporia where his wife is a professor at Emporia State University, Mr. Bordonaro was admitted to practice in Kansas in 2009 and has been in business ever since.

I am a third-generation Kansas lawyer, with a BA in Philosophy from Washburn University and a JD from Washburn University School of Law. My family's law firm, Miller & Miller, Chtd., has served Emporia and Northeast Kansas for decades, and I am proud to join the tradition of legal excellence as Junior Partner of the firm. We practice in most areas of law, and focus on delivering quality, courteous legal services with integrity and efficiency. Our firm also utilizes the latest technology, with an online client portal and mobile phone application to ensure unparalleled access for our...

Nick David opened the David Law Office in 2014 to devote his legal career to fighting for people who need someone on their side.

As a criminal defense attorney, Nick has represented clients on serious felony charges as well as misdemeanors including murder, rape, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, criminal possession of firearms, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, as well as drug offenses. On any given day, you may find Nick defending his clients throughout criminal justice process from trying cases to a jury, negotiating pleas, and preparing briefs for the Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court....

With over 10 years’ experience working for regulatory agencies of the State of Kansas, Ms. Bellquist now utilizes her government experience to defend licensed individuals and entities before their respective regulatory boards. Her practice includes appealing application denials, responding in investigations of complaints, negotiating settlement agreements, defending against allegations in formal disciplinary proceedings, and petitioning for judicial review of agency actions. Ms. Bellquist has a thorough understanding of the Kansas Administrative Procedures Act and the Kansas Judicial Review Act. Having the experience as an insider in these governmental agencies, she has the unique practical advantage of having already-established relationships with...

Topeka's only consumer bankruptcy law specialists

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As the founding attorney at the firm Garrett Law LLC, Topeka lawyer devotes his energies to the provision of legal representation in bankruptcy cases. For more than 16 years, Mr. Garrett has been working in the legal field. He has been handling bankruptcy cases since the year 2002. Attorney Garrett is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and Kansas Bar Association. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. Contact his firm today to learn more.

Justin is an attorney, C.P.A. and holds a Master of Laws in Taxation (Tax LLM). Justin’s practice focuses on business and commercial law, civil and criminal litigation, bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, estate planning, tax controversies and trust and probate administration. He regularly advocates for his clients in litigation matters in both state and federal courts and also counsels clients with regard to tax planning for business transactions, sales and business formation. Justin has written articles on tax and related legal topics for Ingram’s Magazine, Thomson Reuters, National Business Institute and the Kansas Bar Association. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers...

Qualified and experienced estate planning attorney with three years representing clients in probate courts throughout the state - including Shawnee County, Douglas County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Washington County, Osage County, Lyon County, Pottawatomie County, Riley County, Logan County, Russell County, Geary County, Sedgwick County, and others. Rick is passionate about helping clients resolve concerns, understand the law, and accomplish their goals. Practice Areas: Focus in estate planning and probate; also represents clients in adoption, guardianship, conservatorship, and business-related matters. Education: Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law. License: Kansas Supreme Court (and all state courts); U.S. District Court for the...

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.

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...

Chris W. Steffens was born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He grew up on a ranch just outside Belle Plaine, Kansas. Chris graduated from The University of Kansas where he earned two Bachelors degrees in History and Economics. Upon graduating from the University of Kansas, Chris attended Washburn University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in May 2005. Since becoming an attorney, he has practiced in criminal law, bankruptcy, business law and family law. Chris W. Steffens focuses exclusively on bankruptcy. He is a member of the Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council, Topeka Bar Association and Douglas County...

Doug Wells practice focuses on DUI defense and related driver's license matters in Kansas. Wells has advanced training in breath and blood testing. He has been trained as a certified instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He lectures frequently at DUI continuing legal education programs.

After nearly a decade long career as a classroom teacher, I decided to make a change and pursue a life-long dream of going to law school. I earned my law degree from Washburn University School of Law. As part of my studies, I earned a family law certificate for completing a concentrated course of study in family law issues. While attending law school I was a junior editor on the Family Law Quarterly, a scholarly publication for family law practitioners, and I served as a representative on the Washburn Student Bar Association. Additionally, I clerked for the Honorable Mary...

As the founder of Roger Fincher Attorney at Law, Topeka attorney Roger Fincher devotes his practice to an assortment of personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. Since 1993, he has been working in the legal field. Prior to founding his current firm, Mr. Fincher was a partner at the firm of Bryan, Linkins, Hejtmanek & Fincher. He is a member of the Topeka Bar Association, Kansas Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and Kansas Bar Association. Attorney Fincher is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. His office happily provides free consults—contact them today for yours.

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,...

Mark Neis is a board certified consumer bankruptcy specialist credentialed by the American Board of Certification, one of two in Topeka and ten in Kansas.

He represents debtors and small business proprietors in chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. He generally does not represent creditors.

Mark is a partner in the Topeka law firm, Neis & Michaux, P.A. He and his wife, Jill Michaux, formed the firm in 1984 when they married and merged their individual law practices.

He was graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor of business administration degree in 1973 and with a juris doctor from the Washburn University...

Ms. Perkins' practice is focused on defending large and small employers in state and federal courts and agencies. Representative matters include defending allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and discrimination claims including age, race, disability and sex discrimination. Ms. Perkins' practice also includes all facets of managementunion relations, including representing employers in matters relating to union avoidance, providing assistance to companies that are involved in union organizing campaigns, and representing management in labor arbitrations. Ms. Perkins also has experience assisting large and small employers in pursuing former employees for violations of non-competition agreements and for unfair competition and prosecuting...

Anne M. Kindling devotes her legal practice to health and hospital law, administrative and regulatory defense, and general civil litigation. Ms. Kindling counsels organizational and individual health care providers in connection with all aspects of health and hospital law, including regulatory compliance, business transactions, medical staff relations, peer review and risk management, professional licensure, and defense of medical malpractice claims throughout Kansas. Her civil litigation practice includes insurance defense, business disputes, and appellate advocacy.

Attorney Michael J. Coffman is a partner at the Kansas legal office, Coffman & Campbell, LLC. With 25 years of experience under his belt and an active membership with the Kansas State Bar Association, Mr. Coffman has the knowledge and resources necessary to take on even the most complex cases. Whether you are dealing with a matter involving criminal law, estate planning or family law, you can be confident that you will have a trusted lawyer by your side. To learn more about the services Attorney Coffman may be able to provide you with, be sure to contact the firm...

Ms. Wagner’s domestic practice includes divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and paternity.

Family law dominates Ms. Lawless’s practice, including divorce, property settlement agreements, premarital agreements, paternity actions, and maintenance, with a focus on child custody matters, parenting time, and child support. She has mediation training with an emphasis on domestic mediation and conciliation, and she is certified by the Kansas Supreme Court to perform mediation in domestic cases. Ms. Lawless also has extensive experience as criminal defense attorney. Her criminal defense practice consists of complex federal and state cases, including appeals.

Dedicated to the best result for my clients for over 25 years. I am licensed in Kansas and Missouri State and Federal Courts. I handle business transactions, trust disputes and personal injury claims(auto negligence and medical malpractice).

Ms. Smith-Woertz focuses on family law, primarily handling cases involving divorce, child support, child custody and residency, parenting issues, and paternity. She serves clients throughout the northeastern quadrant of the state. Ms. Smith-Woertz is a Certified Mediator through the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration and regularly acts as a mediator/conciliator for parties involved in domestic disputes.

Jared R Muir has developed a practice primarily centered in Landlord Tenant Law with an emphasis on evictions. Mr. Muir processes several evictions per month for multiple clients. His goal is to create a hassle free streamlined precess for his clients. He also focuses his practice on guardianships and conservatorships. He serves as conservator for several individuals as well as attorney-in-fact for several others. In this capacity he manages finances for those who are unable to do it themselves and for those who simply want someone else to manage the day to day finances.

GENERAL PRACTICE LEGAL SERVICES: Creditor's rights in bankruptcy, Collection, Criminal defense, Traffic, DUI, Contracts, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate, Landlord/tenant, Real estate, Small business, LLC formation, Local government law, Adoption, Guardianships, Child in Need of Care, Name changes, Personal injury.