Best Divorce Lawyers in Independence, MO

24 firms listed · 8 in Independence · 1 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Cook Ellis

Cook Ellis

(43)
  • Documents
  • Power of Attorney
  • Bankruptcy
“Have worked with Aaron Cook on personal trust issues and corporate business matters and have always found him and the office staff to be professional, agreeable, and willing to help.”
In Business Since 2022
4016 S Lynn Ct Dr, Independence, MO
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Foxx Law

Foxx Law

(11)
  • Law Firm
  • Understanding
  • Questions
“I had the pleasure of working with Jessica on a recent case and was impressed with her legal expertise, attention to detail, and dedication to client service.”
In Business Since 2019
501 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO
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Boatright Law

Boatright Law

(15)
  • Email
  • Divorce
  • Custody
“Lauraleen Boatright is truly an amazing person as well as an attorney, I came to her in a desperate state to get my children back and she has done that...”
In Business Since 2015
136 E Walnut St STE 300, Independence, MO
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Law Office of Michael S. Smith

Law Office of Michael S. Smith

(15)
  • Conversation
“Took time to understand my case.”
In Business Since 2012
201 N Spring St, Independence, MO
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Howard L. Lotven

Howard L. Lotven

(16)
  • Traffic
“I recommend this Lawer if you have a CDL or drive a truck and get a ticket or a moving violation cause he the guy that will fight for the drivers rights and he knows his stuff when it come to commercial laws!!!”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
400 W Kansas Ave, Independence, MO
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John Bragg

John Bragg

(10)
  • Trial
  • Prices
“He is fair and knows the law.”
In Business Since 2011
201 N Spring St, Independence, MO
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The 24 firms listed for Independence, MO take divorce and separation work. Everything shown about their process, consultations and hours is drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.

Area overview: Independence, MO

8 of the 24 firms we list are based in Independence; the other 16 serve Independence from towns including Kansas City (11 mi), Lee's Summit (12 mi) and Liberty (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,455 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "communication". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are mediation (4), child custody (3), child support (3), orders of protection (3) and divorce (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 offers payment plans; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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.

What do divorce firm websites listed for Independence tell you?

23 of the 24 firms here have a website on file. Those sites are where the practice describes its own approach, its process options and its consultation terms. Read two or three before calling any of them, because the tone of a divorce site tells you a great deal.

Buccero & Vanfleet

Buccero & Vanfleet

(12)
“Great people to work with and they made it very easy to take care of my case and resolved it fast thank you so much I appreciate everything that they did for me”
In Business Since 1999
14801 E 42 St S Suite 1500, Independence, MO
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Kelli Caldwell Law Office

Kelli Caldwell Law Office

(5)
“Coldwell, no doubt she cares and has passion for her clients.”
110 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO
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Mark A. Wortman, Attorney at Law

Mark A. Wortman, Attorney at Law

(48)
  • Flat Fee
  • Job
  • Call
“Mark was very efficient and communicative with my relatively simple case - but that's a good thing, did exactly what I needed him to do at a reasonable rate and quicker than promised.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2008
Cash only
Kansas City, MO · 11 mi from Independence
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Crozier Law

Crozier Law

(42)
  • Emails
  • Call
  • Understanding
“Throughout my entire process, I was able to confidently move forward through my case with the knowing and understanding of all that was involved with it.”
In Business Since 2016
Coupons & Offers
Kansas City, MO · 11 mi from Independence
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The Law Firm of Kenneth L. Jamison

The Law Firm of Kenneth L. Jamison

(49)
  • Kindness
  • Stress
  • Knowledge
“He was very kind and very patient with both of us, neither had navigated a legal situation like this before and he answered all of our questions and really guided us through it.”
In Business Since 2021
Free Initial Consultation
Liberty, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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Siegel & Irwin

Siegel & Irwin

(36)
  • Confident
  • Matter
  • Custody
“Her fees seem to be on par with others in the industry, and she encourages mediation to keep the client fees less - something I know not all lawyers will do.”
In Business Since 2020
BBB Rating: A+
Lees Summit, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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The Binder Firm

The Binder Firm

(45)
  • Work
  • Understanding
  • Question
“Here I am a year later with similar concerns and Kelisen was so patient, kind and gave me the advice and information necessary to move forward and not stress about the wellbeing of my daughter.”
In Business Since 2018
Kansas City, MO · 11 mi from Independence
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The Law Office of Michael R. Taylor

The Law Office of Michael R. Taylor

(36)
  • Ticket
  • Questions
  • Results
“Taylor was extremely thorough and helpful with his explanation of the way things would work during our first meeting, as well as being very communicative whenever I had questions after that.”
In Business Since 2010
Free Initial Consultation
Lees Summit, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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David Lee Wells Law Office

David Lee Wells Law Office

(47)
  • Legal Advice
  • Power of Attorney
  • Results
“He was very kind to speak with me and listened patiently while I explained my situation and although he wasn't able to help, he did send me down the right path.”
In Business Since 1999
North Kansas City, MO · 13 mi from Independence
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Kevin Puckett Attorney at Law

Kevin Puckett Attorney at Law

(32)
  • Bulldog
  • Understanding
  • Custody
“She will be my lawyer if I ever would need her😉 I haven't had the pleasure of anyone else in this firm but this woman has many qualities that are rare in a lawyer.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
Offers Financing Options
Kansas City, MO · 11 mi from Independence
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Fisher Law

Fisher Law

(43)
  • Judge
  • Job
  • Call
“The attention to detail, the constant communication and the outstanding delivery of service that I have received as a client of Fisher Law is beyond anything I could have expected.”
In Business Since 2015
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check, Debit
Kansas City, MO · 11 mi from Independence
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Allen Law

Allen Law

(49)
  • Outcome
  • Speeding Ticket
  • Court
“In what was a very trying situation, Mark guided me through the process diligently and would always follow up with me when I had questions or concerns.”
In Business Since 2001
Liberty, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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Michael P Swisher

Michael P Swisher

(39)
  • Family Law
  • Phone
  • Probate
“Had an excellent conversation with Michael about the difficult topic of unexpected medical and estate planning issues arising for an older family member.”
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
Lees Summit, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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Moreno Law

Moreno Law

(35)
  • Family Law
  • Call
  • Job
“They kept me up to date on what was going on throughout the whole process and answered my questions with honest answers and information - they didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear.”
In Business Since 2014
Kansas City, MO · 11 mi from Independence
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The Worstell Law Firm

The Worstell Law Firm

(43)
  • Results
  • Life
  • Questions
“Never once did Sam or the team ever make me feel like I couldn't call or email for even the littlest of questions and trust me I had LOTS of questions.”
In Business Since 2017
Lees Summit, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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The Gordon Law Firm

The Gordon Law Firm

(27)
  • Fees
  • Lying
  • Case
“I highly recommend Shannon to any one needing or seeking legal help as she is someone who will be there to assist from beginning to end of your legal needs.”
In Business Since 2018
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Lees Summit, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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Law Office of Kirby L. Minor

Law Office of Kirby L. Minor

(40)
  • Advice
  • Informative
  • Emails
“It didn't matter if it was for family law, civil matters, or helping me navigate through many business decisions for multiple businesses, Kirby has given me advice that has greatly benefited me personally and professionally.”
In Business Since 2009
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Lees Summit, MO · 12 mi from Independence
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Family First Law

Family First Law

(31)
  • Plan
  • Paying
  • Divorce
“More importantly, she made sure i understood where I stood in each position, protected me from my own emotional reactions, and strategically made moves to make sure the case went in my favor.”
In Business Since 2021
Kansas City, MO · 11 mi from Independence
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Divorce and Separation Legal Services in Independence, MO Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$4375
Maximum cost
$20102
National Average
$7095
Avg Per Hour Rates
$473
$5321
$10051
Typical price range is based on 396 cost profiles
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Average Cost $7095
Minimum cost $4375
Maximum cost $20102
Avg Per Hour Rates $473

Typical range $5321 to $10051 is based on 396 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near Independence

  • “I needed help with a divorce and Justin responded quickly, answered all my questions, and took care of everything I needed to get it taken care of in a timely manner.” — client of Crozier Law
  • “Upon our first consultation, Jill came out to meet me at my office (upon my request), and was very responsive and informative throughout my entire divorce proceeding.” — client of The Worstell Law Firm
  • “Mr. Minor and Samantha worked quickly and made the entire divorce process feel seamless and timely!” — client of Law Office of Kirby L. Minor
  • “Mark's expertise and compassion were invaluable during my prolonged and emotionally-charged divorce proceedings.” — client of Mark A. Wortman, Attorney at Law
  • “Justin was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and professional. All questions, phone calls and emails were answered or returned promptly during my divorce case which I very much appreciated.” — client of Crozier Law

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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