Amanda M. Showalter

Amanda M. Showalter

4.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Overland Park, KS
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Child Custody ... +13 more

9300 W 110th Street, Suite 645, Overland Park, KS

About Amanda

Biography

Practice Areas

16

Practice Areas

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.

12 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

The legal term in Missouri for divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” Please see our website for a more indepth discusion:

12 years

20%
Family 20%

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.

12 years

20%
Probate 20%

Probate is the legal process that provides for the orderly transfer of a decedent's property to his or her heirs (usually children and family members)– whether through the rules of intestacy or pursuant to the directions in the will. Probate also functions to determine the legitimacy of claims against the estate and insures the payment of proper claims.

12 years

20%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

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.

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 14 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 16 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kansas Legal Group

9300 W 110th Street, Suite 645, Overland Park, KS, 66210

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Amanda M. Showalter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Careless about you

Soon as she received fees, she is completely ignoring you. No phone calls or email from her even ones. Only a email from her office right before court date and did not say any thing to you in court room or sitting far from me. Never discuses about case with bad attuites. It was unpleasant experienc...e with her.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer

Mandy is a compassionate, honest and hardworking attorney. I cannot imagine anyone else handling my case. The firms communication wonderful and transparent, I have online access to my case at all times. Mandy and her staff have always made me feel as if I am the priority and never let me leave withou...t making sure I understand everything about my case! I would highly recommend Mandy and Kiske Law.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Client

Mandy showed a passion for helping and relayed all of the steps of my court process in a way that I was able to understand and accept during my initial consultation meeting. Her and her team have answered my repeated questions and represented me and my case in a honest, open manner. When I reached... out for initial consultation, they were there to help guide me. I've found my attorney and legal team for now and the future.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015

Simplified the whole process

Mandy made a really difficult time a little easier. She was able to easily relate to me and my situation and made what seemed like a complex process relatively simple. She adhered to her promise to respond to all messages within 48 hours - which seems like a long time when things are chaotic - but ...she was upfront about this from our initial meeting. Her down to earth communication style made her easy to talk to, and her office staff was a pleasure to work with.

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Amanda M. Showalter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Rowe

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mandy. She is professional, thorough, and works her hardest to do her best for her clients. She is always prepared, and isn't afraid to do the work that is needed to get the best result for those she represents."

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Anne Kiske

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mandy is a dedicated family lawyer who values communication with her clients. She is often at work before 8:00AM and stays until after 5:00PM most days. She has a thorough knowledge of the law and of how families interact with the court systems. Mandy is also a highly experienced probate attorney. She is familiar with all of the probate processes having handled over 200 probate cases despite her young age. She is diligent and capable in the difficult process of the probate court."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

John R. Specca award for excellence in Family Law, John Specca

2009

Family Law Moot Court Team Member, UMKC

Work Experience

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Showalter Law Firm

2009 - 2010

Clerk to Judge Sherrill Rosen, Jackson County Family Court

Associations

2014 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2012 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

Education

2009

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

MidAmerican Tax Advisory Client Panel

Everything You Need to Know about Probate Law

Publications

2010

23 J. Am. Acad. Matrimonial Law. 177 "What's Yours is Mine" Inadvertant Disclosure of Electronically Stored Privileged Information

Languages

English

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