Boone County Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

Thomas Ellis is an attorney driven by his enthusiasm for making his clients' lives better. He offers friendly and accessible legal counsel in a relaxed setting, talking confidentially with clients, and offering advice based upon the law.

A former Assistant Attorney General and appellate law clerk, Mr. Ribaudo founded The Ribaudo Law Firm in 2008. Mr. Ribaudo, who has worked on appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Missouri Court of Appeals (W.D., S.D., and E.D.), is licensed in Missouri. (He previously was admitted to practice in Illinois, Kansas, and New York.) He graduated in the top of his class, and was a (publishing) member of the Missouri Law Review. Mr. Ribaudo's primary practice area is appellate law. In 2007, he...

I am a sole proprietor with "big firm" experience. I meet with my clients by appointment only. Please be advised that the choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Receipt of e-mails and telephone calls from prospective clients does not create a lawyer/client relationship. I am retained when we have each signed my fee agreement.

Gibbons Law Firm has represented numerous clients in a variety of civil, criminal and probate cases. Our client base includes individuals, employees, builders, contractors, homeowners, lenders, small businesses, subcontractors, municipalities, and other government entities. We have assisted clients with their legal needs in the areas of accident/personal injury law, appellate practice, business and corporate law, child custody matters, construction law, contracts, criminal defense, divorce and family law, employment law, landlord-tenant, land use and zoning, real estate laws, wills and probate, and workers’ compensation.

I graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 2000, and earned my law degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 2003. During law school, I worked at the Internal Revenue Service on issues relating to small businesses and sole proprietorships, and clerked for two law firms focusing on domestic relations and divorce. After finishing law school, I worked for a mid-sized Missouri law firm representing many of the largest American financial and industrial companies. In 2006 I opened my own practice, The Smith Law Firm, LLC. Since that time he has represented thousands of individuals...

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Teresa Rieger Housholder, J.D. graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Law School in 1997 (where she was published in the Matrimonial Law Journal), Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State) in 1992, and Marshfield High School in 1988. She is a proud native of Southwest Missouri.

Her practice focuses on Family Law (Dissolutions, Paternity actions, Modifications & Child Support); Adoptions (both agency and private), Registration of Foreign Adoptions; Criminal Law; Probate Law (Parental Delegations, Guardianships, Estate Administrations, Wills, Healthcare POA);...

I am a Shareholder and Assistant General Counsel at Capes Sokol in St. Louis, Missouri. I am a corporate, intellectual property and litigation attorney, counseling and assisting business and individuals in a wide-variety of litigation, business/transactional, commercial real estate, employment, risk management, governance and intellectual property matters.

My business litigation practice largely consists of representing clients in commercial, fiduciary, trust, real estate and construction litigation (including mechanic's liens) in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

In my intellectual property practice, I assist businesses in the protection of their brands and intellectual property portfolios through trademark and copyright infringement litigation,...

Jonathan Sternberg is an appellate lawyer in Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri, representing businesses and individuals in civil and criminal appeals and related matters before state and federal courts nationwide. He focuses his practice strictly on appellate litigation. This includes every stage of a case, not only briefing and arguing appeals and related actions, but also advising trial lawyers on procedure and strategy. Since opening his practice right after his admission to the bar in 2007, Jonathan has been counsel of record in more than 150 reported appellate decisions in a wide array of subjects, successfully pursuing commercial, constitutional, criminal,...

Highly experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney specializing in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and post-conviction relief.

Mr. Joseph represents individuals and businesses during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in federal and state courts. He also represents businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, primarily in federal court. He leads the firm’s criminal and civil asset forfeiture practice groups.

Mr. Joseph received his juris doctorate in 2000 from the University of Kansas School of Law. He was invited to membership in the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. Mr. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Brandon Kane is the principal member of the Kane Law Office, LLC, located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Kane is an award-winning lawyer with nearly 15 years of legal experience, including significant experience with all types of criminal law and corporate law.

Brandon obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law, where he was an Editor on the Kansas Law Review, a top 10% graduate, a Graduate Teaching Assistant for several Business Law classes, and a National Moot Court winner. He also participated in various volunteer legal assistance and tax programs, and received numerous CALI...

Shane Cantin’s work is now specifically limited to criminal defense and related litigation, although he continues to accept a select number of complex family law and divorce/custody cases. Since 1993 he has represented clients in state courts throughout Southwest Missouri and in United States District Courts in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Illinois. He has worked as lead counsel on over 500 serious felony cases and countless misdemeanor cases. Shane’s substantial experience includes charges of murder, including death penalty prosecutions, and he regularly represents clients in state and federal court on cases involving fraud and complex financial crimes, pornography and related internet...

I am a criminal defense attorney. That is all that I do. I do not dabble in other areas of law. I solely practice criminal defense. Whether your case requires a jury trial, plea negotiations, or appellate advocacy, I have done all of these things effectively and continue to do them on a daily basis. Criminal charges have serious consequences that can follow a person for life. I strive to have a close connection with all of my clients to ensure that they feel comfortable and are always...

Mike is dedicated to minimizing the impact that the justice system has on people's lives. He began his career at the Jackson County (MO) Juvenile Office, where he had the privilege of serving hundreds of families involved in the social services and juvenile justice systems. From his experience prosecuting child abuse and juvenile delinquency cases, he understands how intrusive and devastating the process can be. His goal is to make sure clients walk into court knowing their options and what to expect along the way.

Mike and his family live in the Swope Park area. You might...

I focus on personal injury claims involving Tractor Trailer and Automobile collisions and Social Security Administration disability claims. I am a civil lawyer and consumer advocate who has litigated hundreds of personal injury and social security disability cases and obtained jury trial verdicts after trial. I have extensive experience in obtaining money compensation for injured parties who have suffered substantial losses and damages from many of the world’s largest insurance companies and corporations.

I also help persons who are injured by negligent motorists who do not have automobile insurance. I will look into available sources of insurance coverage for your...

John G. Gromowsky of The Gromowsky Law Firm, LLC is a criminal defense lawyer representing people in federal and state courts throughout the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area. John is a former prosecutor who now uses that experience to help people being investigated for or charged with such offenses as murder, assault, robbery, drug distribution, drug possession, stealing, fraud, computer crime, and white collar crime.

I began my legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Federal Defender in the Western District of Missouri at Springfield defending individuals charged with federal crimes. During those 13 years at the Federal Defender's Office, I defended those charged with fraud, drug, felony sex crimes, environmental, gun, bank robbery and other federal crimes. In 2006 I opened a private practice and have limited my practice to criminal defense and appellate work. I work in Federal, State and municipal courts in the Southwest Missouri area.

Bonuchi Law handles appeals for trial lawyers and their clients. Our cases usually involve business or contract disputes, fiduciary and professional liability, personal injury, employment, class and mass actions, and consumer protection. From time to time we serve as lead trial counsel, but appellate practice is our primary focus. We offer flexible fee structures for our clients, including by the hour, flat rates, and contingency fees, which means we only get paid if we're successful.

Samantha D. Pennington earned her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Chicago John Marshall Law School in 2009, graduating in the top third of her class. She continued her legal education at John Marshall and, in 2010, earned a Legum Magistra (LL.M) in Tax Law, with an emphasis in estate planning. Prior to law school, Samantha spent three years working as a paralegal in employment discrimination and products liability. While in law school, Samantha earned several awards and recognitions including; being hand selected as an LL.M student to serve as teaching assistant to Professor Barry Kozak where she taught JD candidates; earning...

- Leader of the firm's Appellate and Complex Litigation Team - Named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s POWER LIST of the 30 most powerful appellate attorneys in Missouri - Legal Champion Award from Missouri Lawyer’s Weekly - Outstanding Achievement Award from Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL) - Vice Chair of the Missouri Bar’s Appellate Practice Committee, and Chair of its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Sub-Committee Tim’s colleagues and clients look to him for fresh, creative ideas when faced with challenging circumstances involving a lot of moving parts. Tim joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2002, leads the firm’s Appellate and Complex Litigation Team, and is Chair of Professional...

Douglas L. Healy is a 2000 graduate of the University of Arkansas law school. After completing law school, he practiced law in his hometown before moving to Springfield to serve as a Greene County Prosecutor, where he was a Senior Trial Attorney. In 2004, Douglas L. Healy moved to Jefferson City, where he served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission. In 2007, Doug and Dave formed the law firm of Healy & Healy, now Healy Law Offices, with the goal to provide clients high quality legal services with a...

The Farrow Law Office is in West Plains, Missouri and represents clients throughout the area in family law matters, criminal defense, traffic violations and river tickets. We represent clients throughout Southern Missouri. The counties and cities listed below are included in our coverage area. For city charges, counties not listed here, including appellate cases, please contact our office directly. Rick Farrow is a Missouri native and has practiced law in West Plains, Missouri since January 2001. His initial legal work was as a trial attorney for the Missouri Public Defenders Office where he handled thousands of cases, including serious...

Mr. Norrick was raised in Eureka, Missouri,graduated from Eureka High School in 1975,attended Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri where he majored in history and government, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. Mr. Norrick then attended and graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law in 1982, the same year he was admitted to the Missouri Bar Association. While a law student Mr. Norrick was a member of the editorial staff of the Missouri Law Review in 1980-82. Mr. Norrick was a member of the Order of the Coif, which is restricted to...

Tim Belz has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri since 1982. He has handled dozens of cases concentrating on the civil liberties of individuals and organizations, particularly first amendment rights of free speech, religious freedom and association, and parental rights. He has also handled numerous business litigation matters. He has practiced in many state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Belz is a 1976 graduate, with high honors, of the University of Iowa Law School, where he graduated Order of the Coif, an honor open to those in the top ten percent of their class....

Brian Barjenbruch has been a practicing attorney since 2002, having had the opportunity to work with and learn from many talented and well-respected members of the Kansas City metropolitan bar. Mr. Barjenbruch is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas, and has represented clients at the trial court and appellate court levels, and in arbitrations before the National Association of Securities Dealers (predecessor to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Barjenbruch has litigated and resolved dozens of cases, including claims for wrongful termination, employment discrimination, employment contracts, fraud, breach of contract, personal injury, worker’s compensation...