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 15 reviews | Compassion

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 Monica | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

PLEASE do not waste your money on her!

Wouldn't even give one star if I could. This was the biggest mistake ever! I seriously believed all good reviews here. Now i know that they have to be posted by her, PLEASE do not waste your money I hired her based on all the reviews and she was the complete opposite, I can go on and on about how un...professional she was and the lack of work she did, she will charge for EVERY PHONE CALL, EVERY MINUTE SHE spends on the phone i had some crazy fees for 5 minute conversations i had with her over the phone. She will racked up extremely high bills, and does not care about the well-being of you or your child.

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.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated and flexible

Anne took a chance on me when other attorneys wouldn't due to my low income. My case went on much longer than I expected, but Anne fought hard for me. She even spent many hours beyond her usual office hours going over evidence and preparing for trial. She kept my financial situation in mind and was p...leased as long as I kept up my monthly payments, which I always have. At the end of a very difficult divorce, Anne's considerable efforts and expertise paid off. She represented me very well and successfully, and I am grateful for her dedication. Anne also kept me up-to-date at all times and would answer emails and calls as soon as she could. She clearly cares about her clients and didn't see me in terms of Case X that needs this and that attention before the 2 o'clock appointment today, if that makes sense.

Posted by Eighmie | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Eighmie

When seeking an attorney, you seek knowledge, experience, compassion, relatable, reputation and overall altruism. When I had to seek guidance, I had no idea what I was doing and was fortunate enough to find all of the above and more. Anne will cut directly to the heart of rhe matter. She is not t...here to make you feel better, she is there to assist you in a legal dispute and thats exactly what she does. She kept me on track, never allowed me to wallow in my self pity, and kept me focused on the fight ahead. When I was wrongfully accused, I didn't understand at all what was happening. I wanted answers, I wanted them then. The type of case we were up against was a drastically flawed one that happens througout the nation and has a deviststingly low positive outcome for the accused. Anne did not allow me to stay below the line when I felt I had lost my will. Anne is full of compassion, yet uses it in a compelling manner in which you have a bull dog fighting for you. Do what you are asked, do what you say, say what you mean...this is her very clear and transparent approach and expectation. I would HIGHLY recommend Anne. If she is unclear or unsure, Anne is quick to find the answers, the rights to your wrongs so to speak. Anne is a straight shooter, what you see is what you get. There are no gimmicks. There are no secrets. She is very straight forward and hard working. Anne is truly there working for you. If you ever have doubts, simply ask and she will set matters straight. When it comes to finding information about specifics, Anne is truly amazing and went above and beyond, to every length and the greatest distance. You can rest assure, Anne does not want to lose. No attorney really does. So if she is getting to the point, LISTEN TO HER. THERE IS A REASON. We went up on a very difficult case with DFS and stastistcs show less than 10% of appeals with DFS/CPS win. We were hopeful, but never sure until the day if the appeal when it all unfolded and simply could not have gone better. We were MORE than prepared. When she tells you "we will build a mountain of evidence to our side of the table," she does just that. Anne can be intense, but thats her passion and what I loved the most about her. I hope I do not have future needs ever again, but I would trust my life with Mrs. Anne Kiske. She proved her skill level, her knowledge, her sincerity as well as her ability to go for the gold and thats what she did for me. I cannot thank Anne enough and I hope others that need a family attorney will find Anne and not hesitate with their decision to use her services.

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Anne Virginia Kiske's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Showalter

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Amanda Showalter

Family lawyer

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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