About Mark
Biography
With nearly 30 years of law practice I am stil very driven to provide the highest quality legal representation of our clients with a compassionate understanding of the often volatile and stressful life events which my clients are enduring.
I enjoy traveling with my family and spending down time at the Lake where we enjoy an active lifestyle of boating, skiing and fishing.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
35 years
35 years
35 years
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Missouri for 34 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Mark online.
Mark E. Allen's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
34 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Clayton | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Lawyer Great Results Very Reliable
I had two driving on suspended in Kansas city. I had one in Weston and one in Gladstone. everything got dropped to defective equipment, except for in Kansas city. I got unsupervised probation. Mark did a awesome job getting me out of the mess I was in. Now its all done I don't have many points again...
Posted by Kelly | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Couldn't be happier!!
If what you're fighting for is important to you, you can trust Mark Allen to be in your corner! I had a terrible experience with a previous attorney and he quickly got up to speed with the case, protected the safety of my kids and saved me a lot of money. I could not be happier with the outcome!
Posted by Don | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Timely Service, Great Outcome
Mark was able to achieve an excellent case outcome in an extremely timely fashion by reducing the infraction to a lesser offense at a reasonable cost. This is certainly not typical of previous legal interactions.
Posted by Kelly | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent lawyer...Even better person
I hired Mark to represent me through my divorce. He was always prompt and thorough in responding to my questions. He had my best interests in mind as a father of 2 young boys. In the end, the divorce went smoothly and Mark was there with me every step of the way.
Posted by James | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Divorce, Custody case.
Mark did a excellent job on my case for me. It was a long drawn out case but I got what I wanted. He helped me get full custody of both of my children. Being the father this isn't the case normally. He was very helpful and explained what he thought he could realistically do. He was very experienced a...
Mark E. Allen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I shared office space with Mark and he was always offering helpful advice. His staff is AMAZING. He is very good at client contact. Great family law attorney especially if you have a good deal of assets. Plus he is a wonderful person. Definite credit to the Clay County Bar Association!"
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Reviewed Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Award Rating by Peers, Martindale Hubbell
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Managing Partner, Holdsworth and Allen, P.C.
Associations
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of MissouriAttorney Member
1991 - Present
Missouri State BarAttorney
1991 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1991 - Present
Clay County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2003 - 2004
Clay County Bar AssociationPresident
2001 - 2003
Clay County Bar AssociationTreasurer
Education
1991
Juris Doctor
1985
Bachelor of Business
Speaking Engagements
1999
Family Law
1998
New Form 14 and Senate Bill 910
Publications
1999
1999
Activity
Legal Answers