Catherine M. Decena

Catherine M. Decena

also known as Catherine Decena Triplett

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Olathe, KS
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile, Guardianship ... +2 more

130 N. Cherry, Ste. 320, Olathe, KS

About Catherine

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 17 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 9 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2016

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Boothe Walsh Law & Mediation

130 N. Cherry, Ste. 320, Olathe, KS, 66061

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Catherine M. Decena's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lauren | April 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Went above and beyond. Fought for my child

This woman literally got my child back into my custody. She went toe to toe with the GAL and Judge and fought for my rights and me.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Did not do her job

She did not do her job. Told us things were filed and that she would get things done for us and backed off the case while playing nice with another attorney to make deals that did not work in the favor and or safety of our family. She did not see this case through. She was terrible at communicati...on. Numerous times of emergencies shortly after business hours 530-6 o’clock in situations that harm could of happened because of the situation and she was no where to be found and working things out with the other attorney which benefited the other party and not our family. Would never recommend.

Posted by Brandon | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very pleased

Catherine looked out for my best interest and was very good at explaining the law and options for me.

Posted by Lea | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Attorney

I would recommend Catherine for all of your family law needs. She is a strong advocate for your case. She also is completely straightforward with you and won't tell you that you have a case if you don't! An honest attorney!! She did great work for us in a guardianship case and fought hard for us ...when it looked impossible.

Posted by Tiffanee | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

I recommend this wonderful woman!

My lawyer was more than I could have expected my case was very complicated but she got the work done in such a short amount of time and was very understanding! I will miss her and I highly recommend her to anyone

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MaKenzi Higgins

Guardianship lawyer | Jul 17

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"Ms. Decena Triplett is an excellent advocate. She is professional and easy to work with, which is always in the best interest of her client. I highly recommend her."

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Heather Landon

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cathe does an excellent job zealously representing her clients. She is always prepared and always professional."

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Family lawyer | Jan 20

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Boothe Walsh Law & Mediation

2017 - 2017

Team Leader, Stange Law Firm, PC

2011 - 2016

Assistant District Attorney, Douglas County District Attorney's Office

2009 - 2011

Assistant County Attorney, Franklin County Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

Johnson County Bar Association

Secretary

Kansas Bar Association

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Missouri Bar

Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City

Douglas County Bar Association

National District Attorneys Association

Kansas County & District Attorneys Association

Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of Court

Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court

Judge Hugh Means American Inn of Court

2009 - 2009

Franklin County Bar Association

President

Education

2008

University of Kansas

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

2004

University of Kansas

BS - Bachelor of Science - Business

Speaking Engagements

2018

Family Law A - Z

Common and Not so Common issues in Family Law.

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