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Michael Jon Wambolt
also known as Mike Wambolt, Michael Wambolt
About Michael
Biography
A 2001 graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City Law School, Kansas City attorney Michael Wambolt has practiced law for more than 21 years. From 2001 to 2009, Michael was an attorney with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”). He is particularly proud of his time in the AGO’s Consumer Protection Division from 2004 to 2009, where he prosecuted civil and criminal fraud under Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act. After leaving the AGO, Michael entered private practice where he represented numerous parties in foreclosure, quiet title, tax lien, replevin, collection, mechanic’s lien and contested bankruptcy actions in state and federal courts in Missouri and Kansas. Michael enjoys applying his knowledge of case law to finding cost effective resolutions to client issues. Michael is licensed to practice in state courts in Kansas and Missouri, and is also licensed to practice in the following federal courts: Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, and U.S. Disctict Court for the District of Kansas.
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Licensed in Kansas for 16 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 24 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Anderson & Associates
4006 Central Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111
The Sader Law Firm
2345 Grand Blvd, Suite 2150, Kansas City, MO, 64108
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Posted by Angelique | August 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
Michael Wambolt, Attorney at Law
I simply cannot express enough how much Michael Wambolt helped me through a very difficult time in my life. My mom has brain cancer whom I now fully take care of full-time. I was taken advantage of by a corporation and lost my vehicle as a result. I panicked. My vehicle is used to take my mom to doct...
Michael Jon Wambolt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Wambolt has answered hundreds of questions on AVVO and is generous with his time and insight."
"Mike is a top notch litigator with an outstanding reputation in the legal community."
"I've known Michael for several years and he is always prepared and knowledgeable about his cases."
"I have known and worked with Mike for close to 12 years. Mike's knowledge of the law and professionalism is an example that all of his co-workers strive to emulate - myself included. Mike has the ability to use his knowledge to obtain the best possible result of any client no matter the area of law. I highly endorse Mike to anyone needing quality legal representation."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, The Sader Law Firm
1900 - Present
Associate, The Sader Law Firm
2009 - 2015
Attorney, Private Practice
2001 - 2009
Attorney, Missouri Attorney General's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Kansas City Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember and participant on CLE Committee
The Missouri Bar
2012 - 2015
Attorney Advisory Group, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of MissouriMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Randy James v. Sharon West, Adversary No. 16-04083
Debtor successfully defended all claims brought by judgment creditors and subsequently discharged the judgment debt.
In re Ludwig, Case No. 15-43341-drd13, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri
Bankruptcy court sustaned debtor's objection to creditor's claim as it was filed out of time and creditor received proper notice.
Wood v. Venderford (In re Vanderford), Adv. No. 15-04028, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Missouri
Negotiated a settlement with Plaintiff whereby debtor preserved her right to a Chapter 7 discharge.
Hallquist v. United Home Loans, 715 F.3d 1040 (8th Cir. 2013).
Foreclosure sale affirmed as debtors failed to establish breach of fiduciary duty or lack of standing to conduct foreclosure sale.
In re Knigge, 479 B.R. 500 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. 2012)
Successfully defended mortgage servicer in Adversary Action filed by Debtors alleging lack of standing as secured creditor. Debtors appealed and the B.A.P. for the 8th Circiut affirmed the Bankruptcy Court's Judgment.
Education
2001
University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Missouri School of Law
JD
1993
University of Nevada-Reno
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
The Dangers of Payday Loans
Payday Loans
Publications
2016
The Sader Law Firm
Transition From A Creditors' Attorney To A Debtors' Attorney
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Can I sue AT&T for THEIR breach of contract? I have Been overcharged for EVERY month for a year.
02 Nov 2018
Q&A
How do you prove you are no longer an owner in an LLC?
05 Nov 2018
Q&A
Co signed loan with ex and now have a restraining order in place, what can I do to get me off the loan?
31 Oct 2018