Paula Denise Langworthy

Paula Denise Langworthy

also known as Langworthy Law Office

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Wichita, KS
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

727 North Waco, Suite 145, Wichita, KS

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Dakota for 13 years

State: South Dakota

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 19 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Langworthy Law Office

727 North Waco, Suite 145, Wichita, KS, 67203

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Paula Denise Langworthy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by DAVID | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Wonderful!

I strongly recommend Paula. Our family is so fortunate to have found her. She went above and beyond and dedicated herself to our case as if it was her own. Our situation was a tangled web, and she navigated it masterfully and efficiently. We are happy and safe, and we owe that to the tireless efforts... of Paula and Julie. Thank you both so much.

Posted by Mack | September 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic job

When I made the determination to retain a lawyer for my divorce, I paid the money for three separate consultations to ensure I would get the best legal representation possible. Save yourself the money and hire Paula from the beginning. When I read the very first letter from Paula to the opposing coun...sel, I knew immediately that I made the right decision. Between that one single letter and the threat of the exhibits Paula intended to use, the opposing counsel agreed to settle the case without going to trial. I was even surprised to receive money back. Paula did a fantastic job.

Posted by Sarah | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional yet understanding and comforting

Paula instantly made me feel safe and taken care of when I became her client. She and Julie are highly organized and knowledgeable about my case. Paula was prepared for anything the opposing side threw at us, reacted professionally and timely, and remained in complete control of the case. I never ...felt like the opposing attorney took control of my case. Paula knew exactly how to keep my kids safe, and made sure to provide proper evidence to the judge to do just that. She also provided all my options to me and explained them (and the possible consequences) to me when I had any questions. She was my voice of reason many times, which was so reassuring to me. I am very grateful to have Paula as my attorney. My case is now complete, and I am so peacefully relieved. She and her team did an amazing job.

Posted by Mark | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Attorney I Was Looking For

Hiring an attorney who is going to play, what I would say is the most important part in protecting your parental rights and the best interest of your children can be a huge challenge. To make a long story shorter, I had met with three other attorneys and initially hired a firm who had a great marketi...ng campaign and a good pitch man on site, I spent over $1800.00 and all that I got in return was aggravated, before I parted ways with them. I spent a lot of time on line looking at reviews and reading bio's and talking to a few attorneys over the phone. I can't say exactly what it was that made me decide to go and meet with Paula, but I can tell you that it was the best decision I could have made. I walked into the office and Julie, Paula's assistant (also a rock star) handed me a questionnaire, I filled it out and waited about 15 minutes and then was walked back to Paula's office. She asked me to tell my story, eventually stopping me, because I rambler and it would have cost me a lot of money, b the time I ran out of words. I mentioned the other attorneys that I had met with... They all told me that my ex wife had my boys the majority of the time, but Paula said "You have your boys 52% of the time, I disagreed and told her she was wrong, she slid a printout across the table and said "Is this your schedule?" I told her it was, she said "Then you have your boys 52% of the time. I hired Paula, because she cut to the chase, she didn't waste my time and didn't allow me to waste my time, by rambling on about things that weren't relevant to my case. I left her office and before I made it back to my house, she had already contacted my sons private school, to verify what I pay for their school and informed me that I shouldn't be paying any child support. I had been paying for 9 years. The first firm I hired had figured it at $519.00 per month. Also, after having my boys pretty much every Thursday through Sunday for 8 years, the judge would have set temporary custody for every other weekend, but Paula stood up and said "You can't do that your honor" and we were able to maintain a better schedule. Todays date is August 21st, 2020, I hired Paula in February of this year. We went to trial August 19-20 and I couldn't have been more pleased. She was prepared and to say she presented a very organized case, would be an understatement. I knew that she and her assistant Julie had worked really hard, but I was really in awe of what had culminated from their efforts. Paula was very aggressive in her presentation and didn't let the apposing counsel get away with anything. We won't know the outcome of the trial until the judge reviews the case, but I can't imagine anything, but success, based on Paula's performance, both in the court room and before. I would highly recommend hiring Paula for any family law issues.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

I hired Paula Langworthy to represent me in my divorce, starting in spring 2018 and finishing in spring 2019. If I were starting the process again, I would hire Paula without hesitation. Here are the reasons for this recommendation. One, she efficiently handled the divorce process by staying on ...top of deadlines, following up quickly with the opposite attorney, and communicating with me. I always knew what was happening and never felt her actions (or lack of action) delayed the process. Second, I thought the billing was appropriate and fair. Paula's very efficient in her work, and I never felt once that any billing was unnecessary. There's a certain amount of attorney work in any divorce, but what I paid was fair and kept to a minimum. Third, I always knew Paula held my best interest at the forefront when dealing with my ex-spouse's attorney and never felt she was just trying to get it done to be done without being thorough. She was firm but fair in her dealings with the other attorney, and when she and I negotiated on certain issues with my ex-spouse's attorney, she always gave me the positive and negatives as well as how she thought the courts might handle it if we went to trial. This helped immensely as I made many difficult decisions.

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Paula Denise Langworthy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean McGivern

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula is an excellent attorney and a strong advocate. I highly recommend her!"

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Elaine Reddick

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent skilled attorney focusing on family law matters."

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Amy Cline

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula is a great lawyer. She is both efficient and effective. I regularly refer family law clients to her, all of whom have expressed to me satisfaction with her representation of them."

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Amy Cline

Oil and gas lawyer

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Elaine Reddick

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer

2016

Rising Star, Missouri -Kansas Super Lawyers

2014

Class of 2014, Leadership Wichita

2009

Pro Bono Certificate, Kansas Bar Association

2009

Top Young Lawyers' New Letter, American Bar Association

2009

40 Under 40, Wichita Business Journal

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Reddick Law Office

2011 - 2012

Chief Judge, Oglala Lakota Tribal Courts

2005 - 2017

Attorney, Triplett Woolf Garretson LLC

Associations

2016 - Present

Kansas Bar Association, Family Law Section

2016 - Present

Wichita Bar Association, Family Law Committee

2016 - Present

Wichita Bar Association, Ethics Committee

2005 - Present

Kansas Women Attorneys Association

2005 - Present

Wichita Women Attorneys Association

Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of the Adoption of A.A.T., a Minor Child

Affirmed

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Education

2005

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, OK) (main campus)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Kansas Women Attorneys Association Annual Meeting

From Student to Lawyer to Successful Lawyer: Practice Tips for Young Lawyers and Law Students

2010

Kansas Bar Association Annual Meeting

The State of Civility and Professionalism in the Bar

Languages

English

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