Lindsey Marie Van Fleet

Lindsey Marie Van Fleet

also known as Lindsey VanFleet, Lindsey Russell

4.8
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Independence, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

14801 E. 42nd Street South, Suite 1500, Independence, MO

About Lindsey

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Child Support, Paternity, Modification, Divorce, Legal Separation, Prenuptials, Custody, Parenting Time, Alimony/Maintenance, Relocation, Contempt, Family Access, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Guardianship,

16 years

70%
Criminal Defense 10%

DUI, DWI, Possession, Traffic, Evading, Trespass, Stealing, Assault

16 years

10%
Appeals 5%

Western District Court of Appeals of the State of Missouri

13 years

5%
Estate Planning 5%

Power of Attorney, Wills, Advance Directives, End of Life Planning

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 13 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 14 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Larry S. Buccero LLC

14801 E. 42nd Street South, Suite 1500, Independence, MO, 64055

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Lindsey Marie Van Fleet's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Carla | October 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A GODSEND!!

I was facing divorce, but didn't know where to start. I firmly believe that God answered my prayer and sent Lindsey to me. I was so emotionally and physically exhausted and Lindsey took right over. She reassured me in every step she took and we took together. She and her staff, Amanda and Sara are i...ncredible. They were always available on the phone, email, text and in at the office, in person. What could have been an even more mentally exhausting process, I had no worries knowing Lindsey was in charge. She put all conversations in laymen's terms and was also accommodating with my work schedule. I thank the Good Lord for Lindsey! One of the wisest choices I ever made in my life. THANK YOU!!

Posted by Laura | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely amazing

Lindsey is incredibly on top of thingsand quick to answer questions. She lets you know what is realistic but definitely does not bend to the opposing side. I will only be using her for any future custody needs and would HIGHLY recommend her for any family court matters.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Parenting Plan

I was looking to have my parenting plan adjusted. Things started off pretty well in the beginning with her getting things going with the courts, reaching out to the other party’s attorney, her responsiveness, etc. and she always told me we had a strong case based on her findings. As the final court d...ate approached she stopped being responsive, wasn’t responding to my emails and phone calls and when we finally did connect she kept trying to steer me to avoid court because we don’t want a “knock down drag out fight”, which confused me since I was already prepared in my mind that court would more than likely occur and what happened to our “strong case”. I feel like her sudden change was due to the other party’s attorney and I honestly believe she was intimidated by them. Against my better judgement, I went with Lindsey’s guidance and we “settled”, if you can all it that, out of court. I had additional questions but I never got those answered by Lindsey after several emails and phone calls. After our “court date”, she became totally MIA and it’s a year later and she has never responded back to me so I had to take it upon myself to contact the courts to ensure things were finalized. I would caution anyone to use her due to her lack of follow through.

Posted by Eva | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

Lindsey Van Fleet is an excellent lawyer. She is incredibly knowledgeable about family law, but more importantly, she made me feel a lot better about the whole process. She struck the right balance between compassion and logical reason. She helped me get the best possible outcome from this sad sit...uation. I would recommend Lindsey to anyone going through a child custody case.

Posted by Sean | December 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amendment of Parenting plan

My needs and the needs of my children were represented to our benefit through aggressive and comprehensive negotiations. Lindsey's experience, diligence, and established business relationships created a positive outcome for me and my children. Lindsey responded quickly and honestly to my questions... and kept an open line of communication. Should I need services like this in the future, I will hire Lindsey to represent me.

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Lindsey Marie Van Fleet's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shannon Gordon

Family lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lindsey is a skilled, competent attorney. She is knowledgeable, accessible, and I have never known her to refuse a challenging case, I have frequently referred potential clients to her, as I know the client would be in great hands."

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Michael Spiegel

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is always great to work with."

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Leif Hamman

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Lindsey Marie Van Fleet is a highly skilled attorney who not only puts her extensive knowledge to use to help her family law clients achieve the best result possible in their cases, but she is also a compassionate and caring person who is able to assist her clients in making the adjustments to their lives necessitated by the outcome of those cases. I am very pleased to endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Carmody

Family lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Lindsey on tough contested family law issues and found her to be a wonderful advocate for her clients and a pleasure to work with as an attorney."

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Kimberly Scheuerman

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lindsey was a pleasure to work with. Very professional and a great advocate."

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Sarah Carmody

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Adam Brown

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Missouri for 2017, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Missouri Super Lawyers

2016

MO 10 Best Fem. Family Law Att. for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Larry S. Buccero, LLC

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Hollis Law Firm, P.A.

2010 - 2011

Student Attorney, UMKC Child and Family Services Clinic

2010 - 2010

Intern for Commissioner Sherrill Rosen, 16th Judicial Circuit Court - Division 42

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Heartland Law LLC

2009 - 2010

CASA GAL Volunteer, CASA

2006 - 2008

Intern, Cochran, Oswald & Roam, LLC

Associations

2011 - Present

Missouri Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Hale v. Sailor WD77589

The Judgment was Affirmed

Lakin v. Lakin 12CY-CV04975-02

Father's parenting time was increase and child support was decreased

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Education

2011

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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