Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Kansas City, MO

17 firms listed · 16 in Kansas City · 2 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Kevin McManus Law Injury & Disability Attorneys

Kevin McManus Law Injury & Disability Attorneys

4.9 48 reviews
“Very helpful and kept me in on every step of the process.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winSe habla españolServes Kansas City, Overland Park, Lee’s SummitOpen 24 hoursSince 2018
1100 Main St #2620
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Jungle Law

Jungle Law

4.6 45 reviews
“Very quick in response time, easy to communicate with and made the whole process stress free!”
Open 24 hoursSince 2002
DUI & Employment Lawyer, 2300 Main St Ste 900
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Cornerstone Law Firm

Cornerstone Law Firm

4.6 44 reviews
“Katherine Cooper was very communicative and professional helping me to understand my rights and options.”
Free consultationServes Missouri, KansasSince 2016
5821 NW 72nd St
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The Lawler Firm

The Lawler Firm

Free consultationServes Missouri, KansasSince 2011BBB A+
4510 Belleview Ave Suite 202
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The Hood Law Group

The Hood Law Group

5.0 9 reviews
“I want to publicly declare that Hood Law Group helped me through a very long and grueling IRS audit.”
Coupons & offersServes United States, worldwideSince 2011
4233 Roanoke Rd STE 200
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Law Office Of John Adams Christiansen, L.C.

Law Office Of John Adams Christiansen, L.C.

4.8 20 reviews
“Very knowledgeable and he always treats his clients with the upmost respect.”
Free consultationSince 1999
4310 Madison Ave Fl 2
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The 17 firms listed for Kansas City, MO take on defamation, libel and slander matters for people and businesses. What each states about claimant work, media defense and reputation cases comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Kansas City, MO

16 of the 17 firms we list are based in Kansas City; the other one serves Kansas City from Atchison, KS (43 mi). 16 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 951 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (2), medical malpractice (2) and sexual harassment (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 17 of the firms on this page; 15 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Which defamation firms listed for Kansas City describe their media work online?

All 17 firms on this page have a website on file, and most say whether they act for claimants, for publishers, or for both. That one fact tells you more than the size of the firm does. Reputation claims and speech defense sit on opposite sides of the same practice area.

Jonathan Sternberg, Attorney

Jonathan Sternberg, Attorney

4.8 16 reviews
“We got the result that we wanted and he kept us very well informed during the process.”
Missouri Bar since 2007Serves United StatesSince 2009
2323 Grand Blvd #1100
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The Meyers Law Firm

The Meyers Law Firm

4.3 5 reviews
“If you need helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced attorneys to help you with your employment needs The Meyers Law firm is by FAR the best in the biz.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you win23+ years
4435 Main St #503
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The Alvarez Law Firm

The Alvarez Law Firm

4.6 22 reviews
“He walked me through the process, answered all my questions and truly had my best interest in mind.”
Since 1986
1800 Wyandotte St #203
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Paul

Paul

5.0 4 reviews
“Five stars for the amazing service and information!”
Since 2017
601 Walnut St UNIT 300
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The Law Office of Phillip M. Murphy, II

The Law Office of Phillip M. Murphy, II

4.4 2 reviews
“Murphy helped win a settlement case, and his work is high quality for a low cost!”
Free consultationServes Kansas City metro areaSince 2010
4717 Grand Ave # 300
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Bruchman Law Firm

Bruchman Law Firm

4.9 6 reviews
“Highly recommend Bruchman Law Firm for estate planning services.”
Since 2009
2405 Grand Blvd #300
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Seigfreid Bingham

Seigfreid Bingham

4.0 1 review
“He was very knowledgeable, and I think having somebody walk you through the process every step of the way made me feel confident in a process that had uncertainty.”
Kansas Bar since 1981Serves MidwestSince 1974
2323 Grand Blvd #1000
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McCauley & Roach

McCauley & Roach

5.0 1 review
“Competent, professional services in matters related to collective bargaining and Labor Law.”
Since 2012
527 W 39th St
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Fontg & Hansen

Fontg & Hansen

Since 2007
330 W 47th St #250
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Canady Law Firm

Canady Law Firm

Free consultationSince 2018
406 W 34th St Suite 500
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Campbell Law Office PA

Campbell Law Office PA

4.0 5 reviews
“Appointed atty but was helpful and informative”
Since 2006
Atchison, KS · 43 mi from Kansas City
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