Rice County Lawyers

Linda K. Howerton, formerly known as Hyndman, practices in Sumner County, Kansas and Cowley County, Kansas as well as surrounding areas. This includes the cities of Wellington, Arkansas City and Winfield. Her focus is family law including divorce, child support, parenting time, adoption and criminal law. In 2004, Linda K. Howerton opened her private practice in Wellington, Kansas. Previously, Linda K. Howerton, then Hyndman, worked for Child Support Enforcement at the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services...

The professional background and experience of Mr. Peggs spans over four decades. He has practiced in a number of professional firm settings and positions. In 2015, he partnered with Ms. Wheeler, a recently admitted Kansas attorney, to form Peggs Wheeler, LC.

Ms. Craft’s family law practice includes divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time, spousal maintenance, premarital agreements, separation agreements, guardianships, and child in need of care proceedings.

Gary E. Hinck is an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney who has helped thousands of clients through the Bankruptcy process. Gary and his staff understand you may be at a low point in your life, and they work hard to ease the stress and guide you through the process so you can move on and get your fresh start. Gary only represents Debtors and never represents Creditors.

Gary is a Graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelors degree in Communications and Political Science. Gary Graduated Washburn University School of Law in 1997. Prior to, and during college Gary worked...

Mr. Hoeme’s practice is concentrated in criminal litigation across the State of Kansas, and he has represented clients in 85 of Kansas’ 105 counties. Mr. Hoeme has a distinguished practice in representing Kansas Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies in matters of professional affairs and investigations. He also represents individuals and organizations during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in municipal, state, and federal courts of Kansas. Mr. Hoeme has also represented persons accused in criminal cases ranging from domestic violence, DUI, murder, and white collar crimes. Mr. Hoeme’s breadth of experience includes serving as special prosecutor for county or...

B.A. 1973, Wichita State University J.D. 1976, Washburn Universtiy American Jurisprudence Award, Insurance Law Member: Kansas Bar Association Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Past Board Member)

My passion for the law started out of college, where I worked at Metmor Financial as a paralegal. During my time at Metmor, I was able to gain an insight into the legal field. I moved in 1997 to Topeka, KS, where I accepted a position as a paralegal for the Kansas State Appellate Defender Office. While there, I was able to implement my love of research and writing. I graduated from Washburn University in 2000 with a degree in History and Political Science. In 2004 I met Mr. Ney and was hired as a paralegal for Ney and Adams...

Adoptions, child custody, divorce, appeals

General practice, but with emphases on business law and planning, contracts, real estate, FAR/DFARS, personal and family estate planning and related areas.

I have been in the practice of law for over 30 years. I specialize in Workers Compensation. I am a strong advocate for the injured worker.