Clayton Lawyers

Antwaun Smith spent five years at Shook, Hardy, & Bacon, a large firm in Kansas City, before joining his sister Kesia at the Smith Law Office. He now represents people who have been hurt in accidents or on the job get the compensation they need in personal injury cases. A Rhodes Scholar and Mizzou graduate, Antwaun has degrees in both law and business. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Missouri State Employees Retirement System, where he oversees and protects workers’ retirement benefits.

Shane Cantin’s work is now specifically limited to criminal defense and related litigation, although he continues to accept a select number of complex family law and divorce/custody cases. Since 1993 he has represented clients in state courts throughout Southwest Missouri and in United States District Courts in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Illinois. He has worked as lead counsel on over 500 serious felony cases and countless misdemeanor cases. Shane’s substantial experience includes charges of murder, including death penalty prosecutions, and he regularly represents clients in state and federal court on cases involving fraud and complex financial crimes, pornography and related internet...

Jason practiced in the Kansas City metro area from 2008 to 2015, then moved back to Springfield, MO. He has extensive experience with traffic law.

I am a native of Ozark, Missouri, where I grew up and have been practicing law since 2001, and as a sole proprietor since 2005. I strive to treat others as I would wish to be treated when seeking out a professional to assist me with life-changing decisions. I will personally advise you, meet with you at every appointment, and work your case up myself from beginning to end, with no paralegals or legal secretaries involved. I am able to devote to my clients and their cases the kind of personal attention that only a small-town, sole...

I grew up in Southwest Missouri and went to college at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. From there, I went to the University of Missouri in Columbia for law school. I then returned home to southwest Missouri in 1999 to establish my legal career and haven't left since.

Throughout my career, I have worked in a wide variety of cases for a wide variety of clients. I have over 20 years of experience advising clients all over the Missouri Ozarks. My experiences have ultimately given me a genuinely unique perspective on how to best guide my clients when developing...

Attorney Ashleigh MacPherson is a native of Nixa, Missouri who obtained her undergraduate degree with honors from Drury University and law degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2006. Ashleigh founded MacPherson Law in January 2014 after establishing a satelitte office of the Mountain Grove based firm, MacPherson Law Center, in Nixa five years earlier. Ashleigh was recently recognized as one of four "Rising Stars" among the profession by Missouri Lawyers Weekly and one of Nixa's 2014 Dozen Under 40. Ashleigh is a member of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants'...

Joshua Garrett is a graduate of the Washburn University School of Law and is licensed to practice in Missouri. At Washburn, Joshua graduated with a Juris Doctorate in only two years and was the winner of the Max Rowinsky Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and the Irvine E. Ungerman Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice. Prior to law school, Joshua was born in Springfield, Missouri and spent the past ten years working as a political consultant on various campaigns throughout the country. After several years of working at Smith Law Firm, he now owns his own firm and...

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Mr. Kuhl attended Ralston High School where he was active in many sports, clubs and organizations. After high school, he graduated Cum Laude from Creighton University with a degree in Business Administration. After working in the banking industry for a year, Mr. Kuhl moved to Kansas City and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in May 2008. Mr. Kuhl is a frequent presenter on a variety of family law issues, and is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar...

When you're navigating the complexities of a divorce or other family law issues, it's natural to have numerous questions during what may be one of the toughest periods of your life. It's crucial to remember that having diligent and caring legal representation can significantly improve your situation. I am Cynthia “Cindy” Norris, an Associate Attorney at our firm’s office in Lee’s Summit, MO. I am dedicated to assisting individuals across the Jackson County area and nearby. I completed my Juris Doctorate at St. Louis University School of Law in 2021. During my time in law school, I was honored with a...

At Stange Law Firm, we understand the complexities you might be facing. Dealing with divorce and family law matters can significantly affect your life, making it crucial to have committed legal support to safeguard your future. I am Joshua Gonzalez-Escobar, an Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, working out of the Lee’s Summit, Missouri office. I am equipped to represent clients in family law matters throughout Jackson County and nearby regions. I obtained my Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Criminal Law from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2019. Prior to that, I completed my Juris Doctorate at the...

Mike Lutke is originally from the City of St. Louis but has lived in Southwest Missouri since 2003. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2002. While attending law school he was a Rule 13 practitioner at both the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office and at a private law firm. After passing the Bar in September of 2002, he practiced in St. Louis but now has his office in Springfield, Missouri and practices all over the state.

Mike Lutke is a former Public Defender for the State of Missouri and over the course of his career he...

When divorce and family law matters occur, it is important to remember that things stand the best chance of getting better if you take the necessary steps to protect your rights. Family is invaluable, and you want to ensure that you have legal counsel on your side that understands your situation. Thaddeus Green is a diligent Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm. He can represent clients throughout Jackson County, MO from the firm’s Lee’s Summit family law office. Thaddeus attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in Kansas City, MO where he earned his Juris Doctorate in...

Stephan Skepnek attended University of Chicago and Frieburg University for a semester abroad in Germany. He speaks German and English fluently and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Germanic Studies in 2009. He received his Juris Doctor at the University of Kansas School of Law in 2015.

Skepnek's legal career took shape through advocating for his clients. He got an early start putting his analytical and communication skills to work as a litigator. By tackling diverse areas of the law, he found he enjoyed collaborating across industries to find solutions for complex legal problems. He especially enjoys the opportunities bankruptcy law...

I am a graduate of the Washburn University School of Law, where I was active in the Criminal Litigation Clinic, the Veterans' Legal forum, and the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy. I am currently a member of the Missouri Bar, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Prior to attending Washburn, I served in both the United States Marine Corps and the United Sates Navy. My goal as an attorney is to provide you with the kind of dedication and attention to detail demanded by military service. Additionally, time in...

Robert derives great personal satisfaction from helping people and businesses navigate complicated legal scenarios and achieve financial stability.

I am a personal injury attorney dedicated to fighting for the rights and compensation of those who have been injured by someone else's negligence. I am also a wife and mother of two.

Marisa No is a Missouri and Kansas family law attorney. She assists clients in the Kansas City area with divorce, paternity, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, and adoption matters.

William is the founding member of Denning Law Firm, LLC. After spending over a decade as a partner at a well-known civil defense firm in the Kansas City area, William (or “Willie” as his friends and family refer to him) established Denning Law Firm with the purpose of using the knowledge and experience he gained representing insurance companies and their insureds for nearly fifteen years to now represent and prosecute cases on behalf of those that have been injured or wronged. Willie’s experience showed him that people who are injured by the negligence of others need someone with the legal knowledge...

Christine Rosengreen is a family law attorney based in Kansas City. She handles Kansas and Missouri cases involving divorce, paternity, modification, guardianship, and adoption. Christine is also a Qualified Guardian ad Litem and Certified Family Law Mediator for the State of Missouri.

We will partner with you to expertly guide you through this difficult and confusing time. We carefully listen to your concerns and offer creative solutions for your business and personal legal issues. When you join forces with us, you receive the advantage of our substantial legal experience, together with personal service that is second to none. In times of success and times of crisis, our lawyers are here to help you with all your family law, traffic, employment, business law and insurance coverage legal needs in the greater Kansas City area.

Tammy Repaso is committed to helping individuals and their families plan their futures, and through Marler Law Partners, she is able to assist them through divorce, child custody, and also protecting their assets and planning for the aging process utilizing a variety of estate planning techniques. Tammy is an advocate for her clients, helping them navigate the ins and outs of the legal matters they are facing. She has assisted numerous individuals in preserving assets in both divorce and probate/estate planning matters. “In both family law and estate planning, I have seen firsthand the obstacles and unnecessary stress individuals and their families...

Garrett focuses his practice in the areas of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and personal injury.

Attorney Chuck Chionuma has been practicing law and serving clients in Kansas City, Missouri for over 30 years. If you need help with a serious Personal Injury case, contact Attorney Chuck Chionuma for a consultation today!

Kevin Young is a Southwest Missouri native from Marshfield who served in the Marines for six years before attending law school. Mr. Young received a bachelor’s degree in history from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, and his Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, Kevin Young was a senior editor of the Regent Journal for Law and Public Policy and served as the Legal Research and Writing Coordinator for the Regent University Moot Court Board. After law school, Mr. Young joined the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, serving as...

At Klenofsky & Steward, LLC, we represent clients in St. Louis car accidents, St. Louis motorcycle injuries, and St. Louis tractor trailer accidents in both state and federal courts. Do not attempt to take on the insurance company alone. This does not have to be David vs. Goliath - we can even the playing field. You will never pay us anything out of your own pocket. We are ONLY paid if we make a recovery for you out of your car accident settlement. That is our guarantee to you. Call us for free at 314-932-5790.

If you are dealing with complications pertaining to a family law issue of some kind, you need to take immediate action and seek out the help you need at this time. A Kansas City divorce lawyer from The Reynolds Law Firm has dealt with all kinds of divorce issues, from child support matters to modifications. You can receive the help you need in working through complications with spousal support. In addition, if you are working through paternity issues of some kind, you should not hesitate to seek out the help and support your case requires. The team at this office...

Attorney Ryan D. Knipp was born in Kansas City and graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School in 2006. After graduating from law school, he went to work at a high-volume bankruptcy firm in downtown Kansas City. In addition to handling hundreds of bankruptcy cases, Ryan also specialized in litigation against creditors for improper debt collection, inaccurate credit reporting, and other post-bankruptcy violations. Through his work handling bankruptcy cases and suing abusive creditors, he developed the idea of the “Complete Bankruptcy,” which is the model Knipp Law uses to ensure every client gets the fresh start they...

I am the principal and owner of Saxton Law Firm. My journey into law began quite differently, as I initially pursued a major in music performance before deciding to attend law school. I started my legal career as an Appellate Clerk, where I was responsible for writing opinions for the Court of Appeals. After gaining valuable experience there, I joined a nationally recognized civil justice law firm, Walters Renwick (wrrsvlaw.com). My experiences there inspired me to establish my own firm, Saxton Law, focusing on civil justice. At Saxton Law Firm, our guiding principle is to level the playing field for individuals...

Lauren is a family law and estate planning attorney with years of litigation experience. She grew up in a small town near St. Joseph, Missouri where she began practicing law. She opened her own practice in Parkville, Missouri. Lauren's practice focuses on divorce, custody, modifications, child support, paternity actions, prenuptial agreements, trusts, estate planning, adoption and guardianships. Her experience, responsiveness and compassion will benefit your family.

In 2018 I joined the Kiske Law Office, LLC as an Associate Attorney with the passion to assist you through your life transitions. Prior to joining the Kiske Law Office, I worked as a Document Review Attorney with Epiq Systems. In 2016, I graduated from Washburn University School of Law with honors. During my time in law school, I had the honor to serve as the Executive Research Editor for the Family Law Quarterly during the 2015-2016 school year. I am a also 2013 graduate from Kansas State University with a bachelors in American Ethnic Studies and Political Science.

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We understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. We know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, and estate planning lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification, paternity, DUI, DWI, traffic ticket, will, trust, power of...

I'm a licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas. My general practice firm includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, workers compensation, probate, real estate, landlord-tenant, estate planning, etc. I serve most counties in Northwest Missouri including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Ray, Clinton, Caldwell, Daviess, Livingston, DeKalb, Buchanan, Andrew, Holt, Atchison, Worth, Nodaway, Gentry, and Harrison.

Peter Andreone, Esq. is the owner and founder of Andreone Law. He has been practicing law in KC since 2008. After working for several other successful firms, Peter established Andreone Law in 2015 with a primary emphasis on business and transactional law, commercial litigation, and labor and employment law.

In 2018, Peter recognized that Missouri voters were likely to support Amendment 2 and thereby legalize medical marijuana statewide. To meet the needs of Missouri's cannabis business owners, Peter joined the Hoban Law Group in an "Of Counsel" capacity in October 2018. This move positioned...

Aaron W. Sachs, a personal injury attorney in Springfield, is the founder of the firm Aaron Sachs & Associates. Since 1988, he has been practicing as an attorney in the state of Missouri. He participates in numerous professional associations including the Association of Trial Attorneys of America, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and Missouri Bar Association. Attorney Sachs is graduate of the Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. Learn more by contacting his firm.

Brandon Kane is the principal member of the Kane Law Office, LLC, located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Kane is an award-winning lawyer with nearly 15 years of legal experience, including significant experience with all types of criminal law and corporate law.

Brandon obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law, where he was an Editor on the Kansas Law Review, a top 10% graduate, a Graduate Teaching Assistant for several Business Law classes, and a National Moot Court winner. He also participated in various volunteer legal assistance and tax programs, and received numerous CALI...

I’m Luke Henson, a personal injury attorney and proud Poplar Bluff native. Since joining Kennedy, Robbins, Yarbro & Henson, LC in 2015, I’ve dedicated my practice to helping individuals and families recover after serious injuries. My experience includes successfully prosecuting medical malpractice, auto accident, and slip-and-fall cases throughout Missouri and Arkansas. I earned my law degree cum laude from Mississippi College School of Law, where I ranked in the top 20% of my class and received top awards in pre-trial practice, white collar crime, and financial compliance. I gained early experience through clerkships with the Mississippi Contract Review Board, the Philip...

Aaron assists clients with their estate planning and probate needs in Missouri and Kansas courts.

Before focusing on estate planning and probate litigation, Aaron was an attorney at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP for nearly a decade, where he defended companies in individual and complex litigation spread throughout the United States.

Todd Werts’ practice primarily involves representing individuals, and groups of individuals, in claims filed in state and federal courts. He currently focuses on wage & hour, consumer, and employment cases, including class and collective actions. Todd has successfully represented thousands of workers from around the country to recover unpaid wages and overtime pay. Additionally, he represents consumers who have been subjected to unfair debt collection practices or have been injured by unsafe products. Todd is a frequent speaker on litigation and employment law issues as well as legal technology matters. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar and the...