Cook Ellis
“They walked me through every step and made sure i understood everything going on with my case.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Independence, MO
24 firms listed · 10 in Independence · 1 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Law Office of April McLaughlin
“10+ years and I have zero complaints of the work she's done for us.”
Foxx Law
“Jessica Foxx was clear, professional, communicative, and has a way with people.”
Boatright Law
“Going through a divorce is extremely hard and she is very caring, understanding and very helpful!”
Law Office of Michael S. Smith
“I first utilized his legal services almost 12 years ago, and with his level of professionalism and experience I never left a court room disappointed.”
Howard L. Lotven
“He is very good with his work and has been my family lawyer for years.”
This page gathers the 24 family law firms listed for Independence, MO. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Independence, MO
Of the 24 firms we list here, 10 are in Independence itself and 14 come from towns including Kansas City (7, 11 mi), Lee's Summit (4, 12 mi) and Liberty (1, 12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,284 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "communication" and "results". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), family law (3), bankruptcy (2), child custody (2) and child support (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers payment plans; 6 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.
Why are some listed family practices outside Independence?
An office in Independence is held by 10 of the 24 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.
Easter Law
“I don't know where I'd be without his advice and expertise during a rough patch in my life.”
Buccero & Vanfleet
“I have known and used the attorneys in this law firm for over 20 years and have never been dissatisfied.”
Albano, Richart, Welch & Bajackson
“Scott Richard is an amazing attorney.”
Kelli Caldwell Law Office
“She is the absolute hands down most knowledgeable to all situations you will come across.”
Jamie Beucke Attorney At Law
The O'Connor Law Firm
“I no longer have to worry about being a felon or having a felony on my record.”
Mark A. Wortman, Attorney at Law
“He responded quickly and always had an honest answer to any questions that I had.”
Kelly, Reed & Jansen
“He told me exactly what was gonna happen and he told me exactly how we were gonna deal with it from the very beginning.”
Crozier Law
“I would recommend him to my friends and family as well”
Law Office of Young, Kuhl & Frick
“He is dedicated to his clients and achieving the best possible outcomes with practical problem-solving skills.”
The Law Firm of Kenneth L. Jamison
“Very satisfied with Kenneth's representation for me and satisfied with the outcome.”
Siegel & Irwin
“Both were super responsive to me and I felt understood and respected.”
The Binder Firm
“It was hard for me to see my parents divorce, but Kelisen helped me understand what it meant for me and my life.”
David Lee Wells Law Office
“He is always up front and honest.”
Kevin Puckett Attorney at Law
“Impeccable timing with all their filings and paperwork is always professional, I really appreciated the fact that I was always being called and emailed and kept updated throughout the entire process.”
Geib Law Group
“She is to the point and I knew everything to expect for the legal situation we were dealing with.”
Fisher Law
“During what was an emotional custody situation for me she didn't always tell me what I wanted to hear but it was always what I needed to hear.”
Pingel Family Law
“Family court can be so overwhelming, but they did an amazing job representing our family.”
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