Anne Virginia Kiske

Anne Virginia Kiske

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

10525 N Ambassador Dr, Suite 208, Kansas City, MO

About Anne

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Family law is the practice of law in the areas of dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, child custody, child support, guardianship, name change, and can include DFS/CD and juvenile court cases.

30%
Child Custody 20%

Child custody is the legal term that helps us understand when a child is going to be where and who is going to make what decisions for the child. The court will enter an order for child custody in both dissolution of marriage actions and paternity actions. Child custody has two sub-parts – physical custody and legal custody.

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

The legal term in Missouri for divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” Please visit my website for a thorough discussion. www.kiskelawoffice.com

20%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

A will is a legal document that tells the court how you want your property distributed among your children, your family or others. It also directs the court as to your preference for guardians for any minor children you may leave behind. There are certain legally required features a document must have to be considered a valid and legal will.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 12 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kiske Law Office, LLC

10525 N Ambassador Dr, Suite 208, Kansas City, MO, 64153

Kiske Law Office, LLC

1911 Jules, Saint Joseph, MO, 64501

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Anne Virginia Kiske's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Joshua | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Long Divorce, Awesome Team

My case took well over a year, and it started with my ex and I trying to just agree to terms and finalize paperwork with one lawyer to reduce cost. Once I realized I was gonna end up with nothing, I went to Anne. Anne not only got everything I had asked for (50/50 custody, no child support, even ...holidays, etc.), she worked with me no matter the situation was. I received responses to any of my questions usually within the hour. If she was out of the office, there was still someone there to assist me with my needs. She took time out of her own day to help, would stay late so I could come after work to meetings, and even stayed on the phone with me at odd hours while I was deployed overseas. I would suggest using Anne if you are having serious issues with a person who is just not agreeable. I ended up with everything I had asked for originally, plus more. It was definitely worth the investment to ensure I have my kids.

Posted by Daniel | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent law office

Anne kiske was very helpful in my divorce and child custody case. Anne and the entire staff looked after me with honesty and hard work, always a phone call or an e mail away. From the begging of the case kiske stayed informative with fine details about the case and helping me keep my kids in a stable... and safe environment. Top it all off the staff was very understanding about my financial position and worked with me the whole way. And if that doesn't put the icing on the cake. What other attorney in the land, who just got into an accident and broke their leg, would walk into court for a trial, on crutches, instead of delaying the case! She told me, "I couldn't consciously delay this trial." She fully understood how important this case was to me and for my children. That alone earned my full and entire respect. I'd recommend this law office for anyone who is fighting a case for the right reasons and needs a winner hands down.

Posted by Renea | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very easy to work with!

I hired Anne and am VERY pleased that I did. I was concerned about the whole divorce process and how it worked. During my initial consultation Anne was very clear about her expectations, what she could do concerning my case, and how billing worked with her. She eased my concerns and let me know th...at communication between her and I and prompt responses from me were important. Anne acted quickly on my behalf when filing paperwork with the courts for me as my situation was a very sensitive one concerning my divorce. She even stayed late a couple of nights working on paperwork for me. She responded to my questions via email and always gave me sound legal advice. She was never pushy and I always felt that when she was working my case, my case had her undivided attention. I was expecting this process to be much longer than it was, but my divorce took just 4 months to complete start to finish (granted it was uncontested). Anne and her team made a painful experience as smooth and easy as they could concerning the divorce process, and for that I thank them. I would definitely recommend her as a solid choice in representation.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Modification of Parenting Plan

Anne and her staff were wonderful to work with during the modification of my parenting plan with my ex. She was always available if I had questions or concerns and really quite pleasant to work with in general. She didn't over communicate just to charge us for her time, which was much appreciated. Sh...e did provide detail monthly bills where I could see exactly what I was paying for.

Posted by Sheri | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Sometimes casual, always professional

I contacted Ms. Kiske for a modification to an unworkable parenting plan. I was reluctant to start this process because my previous attorney did not provide adequate services when I got my divorce. I felt my case was just shuffled through the system without any concern for my specific needs. With... Ms. Kiske, the opposite was true. She showed concern for me and my issues and she addressed them in the best possible ways through the litigation process. She was honest about what we could win and what should be negotiated or dropped completely. She helped me learn to be an advocate for myself and was open to me helping build my own case to reduce fees. Since I am a single mom to a special needs child, that aspect of her service was very helpful. I highly recommend Anne. She helped me make the best of a horrible situation and we managed to work together to get me the best deal possible for my child's future.

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Anne Virginia Kiske's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Showalter

Family lawyer | Nov 15

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"Anne is a compassionate and strong advocate. She cares deeply for her clients and makes herself personally available to them."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2017

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

1993

American Jurisprudence Award for Administrative Law., American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Member - Board of Directors, MARCH Mediation

2014 - 2014

President Board of Directors, Unity Center Leavenworth

2009 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, Missouri Western State University

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Department of Social Services, State of Missouri, Division of Legal Services

Associations

2014 - Present

MARCH Mediation

Board Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1994 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re AB

Juvenile released from probation

Doss v. Brown

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Education

1994

Washington University in St. Louis

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Mid American Tax Advisory Client Education

The Probate Process

Languages

English

Danish

Activity

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