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Licensed in Missouri for 11 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2015
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"Kristen is incredibly knowledgeable, thoroughly prepared and her professionalism is of the highest order. Kristen is a fierce advocate for her clients and helps them navigate seamlessly through the divorce process. I endorse this great attorney without hesitation."
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"I have regularly discussed difficult legal questions with Kristen, and also sought her non-legal advice on professional matters. She is a diligent, respectful, and intelligent attorney and I strongly recommend her to potential clients."
"I have had the opportunity to discuss several complex family law issues with Kristen. Kristen always shows compassion for her clients and a strong grasp of the law. These are ideal characteristics in anyone practicing family law."
"I routinely discuss divorce and family law matters with Kristen and I've always found her to be quite knowledgeable and dedicated to her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to someone looking for a lawyer in Kansas City."
"Kristen is a conscientious attorney who vigorously represents her clients. Her clients benefit from her creativity and dedication. Fellow colleagues appreciate her collegiality and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristen is a great attorney with a real interest in animal law -- and she backs it up with lots of community service work on behalf of animals. She works hard for her clients in all matters she handles."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 21 Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Kansas City, Expertise
2020
Top 20 Family Law Attorney in Kansas City, Expertise
2019
Nominated for Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2019
Nominated for Family Law Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2019
Selected for Top 40 Under 40 for Family Law, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2019
Selected for Top 40 Under 40 for Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Selected for Top 40 Under 40 for Family Law, American Academy of Attorneys
2019
Nominated for Top 40 Young Lawyer for Family Law, National Alliance of Women in Law
2019
Selected for Fellowship, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Nominated for Top 40 Under 40 in Family Law, American Academy of Attorneys
2018
Nominated for Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Nomination for Top Ten Attorney in Kansas City, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Child Welfare Moot Court Award, UMKC School of Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Permanency Attorney, Missouri Department Of Social Service
2018 - Present
Attorney and Owner, Thurmond Law Firm LLC
2015 - 2018
Attorney, The Law Offices of Creagar & Thurmond, LLC
2013 - 2014
Student Attorney, UMKC Child and Family Services Clinic
2012 - 2013
Intern, City of Kansas City Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2015 - 2019
Spay & Neuter Kansas CityVolunteer
2015 - 2024
Missouri Bar, Jackson CountyGuardian ad Litem
2014 - 2019
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
Education
2014
UMKC School of Law
Juris Doctor
2011
William Jewell College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Ask-a-Lawyer Telethon
Family Law and Finding a Lawyer
2017
Ask-a-Lawyer Telethon
Family Law and Finding a Lawyer
Publications
2020
Thurmond Law Firm Blog
Restraining Orders and Pets
2018
Thurmond Law Blog
Common Animal Control Misconceptions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Divorce papers filed on October 1st, wife moved out end of September. Do I have to let her back in the material home she left?
31 Dec 2019
Q&A
Can I seek grandparents rights to see my grandchildren when my son, whom I adopted out at birth came back into my life?
27 Dec 2019
Q&A
Vexatious Litigant... Is this a thing in Missouri child custody hearings?
17 May 2017