Colby Lawrence Rieke

Colby Lawrence Rieke

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning, Child Custody

605 W. 47th Street, Ste. 350, Kansas City, MO

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 20 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 21 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, PC

605 W. 47th Street, Ste. 350, Kansas City, MO, 64112

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, PC

11903 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213

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Colby Lawrence Rieke's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

VERY PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE.

Colby has represented / advised me from estate planning to speeding infractions. My confidence in him led to him also representing my daughter in a more serious criminal case (worked out better than expected). He is not only professional but calming throughout. It is easy to get lost and frustrated i...n the legal system. Colby's knowledge, experience and report always steps me thru the process. He is the type of man you would want to call a friend. He is the friend to call when you need legal representation.

Posted by Charles | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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He did good job as far as getting my divorce, got all properties and terms that were ask for except personal items the she had stolen from property and my dog. Dog was the biggest loss.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Colby Rieke

Colby was very patient in explaining the whole process, and what to expect. He was quick to return calls or emails, and always available to answer questions. He was flexible with my payments as well. I felt like he had my best interests in mind, and was an advocate for me and what was best for my chi...ldren.

Posted by Dale | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Fantastic Attorney

Mr. Rieke was able to follow through on everything he promised he would in regards to my custody case. He has a great report with the judges and the courthouse and everything was quick and smooth. He was very passionate about the circumstances surrounding my desire/need to obtain custody of my daug...hter from her mother and he exhibited that every step of the way. The process took less than 3 months, mostly due to his knowledge and skills in maneuvering the legal system. I would recommend him to anyone needing a family lawyer.

Posted by Melanie | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thorough and careful attorney

I've used Colby's legal services for a number of reasons for nearly a decade. I retained him for my divorce, and was able to obtain everything I asked, even when my ex attempted to take half the retirement I worked for. Many years ago, I experienced the unfortunate experience of being arrested for ...a DUI, the day after and an entire 7 hours since my last drink the night before (during which I did not drive). He was able to show that the officer should not have given me a breathalyzer when I had gum in my mouth, and even though I blew right at the limit, appealed to the judge to cut the fines and punishment in half since I did pass the sobriety test. I did not lose my license thanks to him. He had to fight for it, and be creative, and it worked. I felt like he wasn't going to give up. Colby has also helped me with a "couple" speeding tickets, for which I was guilty. Recently, I hired Colby to put together a will for me and he spent a lot of time with me explaining options and carefully making sure the details of my wishes are in place. Through the years, I've also been able to call him up and ask for feedback on various things along the way (a will issue when my father died, questions about a bad tenant, etc.) and he has always pointed me in the right direction even if I didn't need to hire him for anything. I recommend Colby for anything you encounter and would like to add how professional he is and easy to work with. Even if you find a "cheaper" attorney, it is not worth the cost of a possibly less thorough attorney. Colby will advise you properly and fight when it makes sense to.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Kansas & Missouri SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Kansas & Missouri Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Kansas & Missouri SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, PC

2011 - Present

Managing Member, The Law Office of Colby L. Rieke, L.L.C.

2004 - 2011

Associate, Law Office of John Ivan

Associations

2018 - Present

Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court

Associate

2016 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2012 - Present

Catholic Lawyers Guild of Kansas City

2008 - Present

Johnson County Bar Association

2005 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

2005 - Present

Missouri Bar Association

2021 - 2022

Johnson County Bar Association - Family Law Section

Vice-President

2021 - 2022

Johnson County Bar Association Family Law Bench/Bar Guidelines Review Committee

Committee Member

2020 - 2021

Johnson County Bar Association - Family Law Section

Secretary

Education

2005

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Kansas

Business Adminstration, B.S.

1997

St. Thomas Aquinas Highschool

Speaking Engagements

2023

KCMBA CLE by the Hour

Recent Developments in Missouri Family Law

2019

Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court

Hot Topics - Review of Recent Appellate Court Decisions

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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