Top Rated Raytown, MO Family Lawyers

42 family lawyers serve Raytown, MO. Compare the best based on 61+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Jackson County are listed below.

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Raytown Has 42 Family Attorneys with 61 Reviews

Raytown, MO

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Probate

Review: "Cassandra is a fabulous attorney. I worked for her for years, and she is an exceptional attorney as well as an exceptional person to know. After over 40 years in the legal field, I know a good attorney when I see one. Cassandra puts in 110% on ..."

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Kansas City)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

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Family Lawyers in Raytown, MO

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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8800 E 63rd St Ste 520 B, Raytown, MO

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Lawsuits and Disputes, Family, Divorce and Separation

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Lees Summit)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Bio: At the most fundamental level the practice of law is about problem solving. Shannon’s clients generally don’t come to her when things are going great in their lives and she is mindful of that. She understands you are looking to her for guidance an...

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Lindsey VanFleet has devoted the vast majority of her practice to helping families, whether through a divorce, modification, child support, paternity, end-of-life preparations, or other legal matters. Her practice is focused in family law, traffic...

Rating: 9.2

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, General Practice and more

Bio: I have 22 plus years worth of experience and pride myself in being able to give clients a valid and professional opinion regarding what they can reasonably expect to happen in their case. While no attorney can guarantee an outcome, my experience a...

Rating: 8.8

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Lees Summit)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Kristin is a dedicated family law attorney and proud member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys, representing a commitment to the highest level of matrimonial law practice. With extensive experience in complex family law matters, she ...

Rating: 9.9

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Kansas City)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents and more

The LaSalle Law Office, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a trusted and experienced law firm, providing legal advice and representation in a wide range of areas, including criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.

Rating: 7.2

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Lees Summit)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Rebecca Leonard has dedicated her legal profession to representing clients in family law matters for more than 20 years. Rebecca is skilled in litigating division of assets, spousal support, custody matters, parenting plans, child support determin...

Rating: 9.7

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, General Practice

Bio: Mr. Brown attended law school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate degree with an emphasis in family and juvenile law. He was a staff editor for the American Bar Association’s Urban Lawyer, Exe...

Rating: 9.5

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

Review: "I met Karl Jennings in a courtroom probably 25 years ago as he sat next to me he advised me that I was getting sent up the river and at that point he became my lawyer. I appreciate him a great deal and would recommend his service to anyone! Thank ..."

Rating: 7.2

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

Practice Areas: Family

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "He took my brothers case at last moment. He dominated and had the ex parte against my brother thrown out. He did an amazing job with only a few hours to prep before going to court.. Highly recommend him.."

Rating: 8.0

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Kansas City)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Bio: past president Association for Women Lawyers 2001

Rating: 7.3

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Independence divorce attorney Courtney J. Whiteley decided to practice family law, because of her desire to help those in a time of need when their emotions are especially high. Divorce often is a time of tension and conflict. If someone loses the...

Rating: 7.2

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Jessica N. Foxx was born and raised in Independence, Missouri. She attended William Chrisman High School where she was active in Varsity tennis and other organizations. After high school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Centra...

Rating: 7.0

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile Law

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Adoption, Family and more

Review: "We selected Mr. Swaney for our formal adoption of our adult son. Not only was he expedient handling our case, he was compassionate. If he was in unfamilar territory, he let you know right away, then set about learning and solving any problems. I..."

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Child Custody and more

Bio: A background that includes multiple stints as an assistant prosecuting attorney, including heading a multi-county child support enforcement unit, has given William F. Backer plenty of courtroom and litigation experience. It also gives him the unde...

Rating: 7.4

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Family Attorney near Raytown (Independence)

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, General Practice and more

Bio: Tamara A. Veit practices graduated from TrumanStateUniversity with a B.S. and a B.A. in Psychology in 2001 and received her J.D. degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2004. Tamara practices primarily in area of family law. She is a...

Rating: 6.8

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Which Family lawyers have been licensed the longest in Raytown, MO?

Edmond J. McElligott 70 years licensed
Michael S J Albano 57 years licensed
James Oliver Swaney 51 years licensed
Les D. Wight 48 years licensed
Michael Chester McIntosh 46 years licensed
Jeanne Marie Foster 46 years licensed
F. Patrick Fryer 43 years licensed
K. Martin Kuny 39 years licensed
Tamara Sue Hatheway 38 years licensed
Michael Mario Tamburini 38 years licensed

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Which Raytown, MO Family lawyers are newest to the area?

Grace E. Eagan 2 years licensed
Josiah Bentley Harper 4 years licensed
Jessica Nicole Foxx 8 years licensed
Allison Louise Greenfield 13 years licensed
Kristin Siegel 13 years licensed
Angela L. Spitaleri 13 years licensed
Lindsey Marie Van Fleet 14 years licensed
Courtney Jean Whiteley 14 years licensed
Daniel Clements Berezoski 14 years licensed
Shannon Kathleen Gordon 15 years licensed

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Raytown, MO Family Lawyers

Raytown Has 42 Family Attorneys with 61 Reviews

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