17th Judicial Circuit Contract Providers
Amanda Swysgood, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
swysgoodlawcenter@gmail.com
420 Nichols Rd, Floor 2
Kansas City MO 64112​
515-715-3560
​Amanda received her JD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 2016. She is the founder of Swysgood Law Center, and specializes in parent representation in juvenile court, adoptions and guardianships.
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Angela Habeebullah, J.D., Mediator
habeeb1125@gmail.com
816-842-3266
Since 1995, Angela has worked with the Volunteer Attorney Project in Kansas City which provides impoverished area residents with free legal representation for their problems. Her efforts positively impact the lives of the least fortunate in our community, and it is what continues to motivate Angela to do the best job possible for her clients.
Christa Yarnevich, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
cyarnevich@hotmail.com
1828 Swift, Ste 302
North Kansas City MO 64116
816-474-7777
Christa received her JD from Oklahoma City University in 2004. She specializes in litigation, criminal law, environmental law, and legal writing, among many other focuses.
Danyiel Barber, J.D., Mediator
dbarber@marchmediation.org
2 S Water St.
Liberty, MO 64068
816-708-2716
Danyiel graduated from the UMKC School of Law in 2022 with an emphasis in Family Law. She began working in the private sector immediately, but soon moved to the public sector to better serve families in Missouri.
Dawn Kuhlman, MA, Mediator
dkuhlman@marchmediation.org
2 South Water St.
​Liberty, MO 64068
816-708-2714
Dawn is the Executive Director of M.A.R.C.H., Inc. and a respected pioneer in the mediation field. She has been mediating since 2003 and is the creator of a Trauma Informed Mediation Model. She holds a Masters (MA) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Psychology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
Gregory Culotta, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
(816) 781-9448
14 S. Main St.
Liberty MO 64068
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​Gregory received his JD from the University of Missouri - KS in 1991. His primary area of practice is Family Law, including custody, modifications, paternity, child support, and mediation. His practice also includes the areas of Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, probate, and traffic defense. He also frequently serves as a Guardian ad Litem.
Jessica Langley, J.D., Mediator
2600 Grand Blvd Ste 490
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-753-5000
Jessica received her JD from Arizona Summit Law School in 2014. She is an active attorney in the Kansas City legal community, as well as a certified mediator and Guardian ad Litem. She is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Association for Missouri Mediators, as well as other legal and community organizations.
Kaelyn Guinty, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney/Visit Supervisor
kguinty@nkc-law.com
1919 Buchanan St.
Kansas City, MO 64116
​816-203-2263​
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Kaelyn Guinty received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2018. She specializes in child and family services, and criminal defense and is also a Guardian Ad Litem.
Kara Key, J.D., Contract Attorney
816-781-5728
11 E Kansas St.
Liberty, MO 64068
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​Kara received her J.D. at the Charleston School of Law in Charleston, South Carolina in 2021. She is an associate attorney at The Roffmann Law Office and specializes in family law.
Kristen Buzzelli, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
kristen@buzzellilaw.com
529 SE 2nd St., Ste A
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
​816-581-2020
​Kristen received her JD from the University of Kansas in 2010. She is the founding attorney of Buzzelli Law. She specializes in divorce and child custody cases, among other specialties.
kristy@kborders.com
PO Box 28936
Kansas City, MO 64188
816-602-7979
Kristy is a graduate from the UMKC School of Law. She created Borders Law Firm, LLC in 2019.Before becoming an attorney, Kristy was a Private Investigator and Process Server. Her extensive experience with investigating means that she will look into areas other attorneys may miss.
The Layne Project 4 Families, Visit Supervisors
4 Families is a non-profit organization in Olathe, KS whose mission is to protect childhoods by supporting families experiencing parental separation. Our mission is focused on ensuring every child has the opportunity for a stable and nurturing environment, even while facing the challenges of family transitions. We do this by offering comprehensive, trauma-informed, and child-focused services to families regardless of their financial situation. We provide a range of services, including:
Supervised visitation, Supervised exchanges, Family therapy, Child therapy, Individual therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Additionally, our Program Director is a BeH2O™ Certified Coach. This program teaches parents a child-focused joint parenting approach. The program empowers parents to adopt the “be water” strategy when navigating co-parenting, helping to extinguish conflict and minimize collateral damage to children.
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Leslie Williams, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
leslie@lesliewilliamslaw.com
1114 W. Main St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-220-1781
A native of Kansas City, Leslie graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1997. Before she became an attorney at law she studied business administration and received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She continued her studies at the UMKC Law School. In 2004, she graduated with her law degree as well as a master’s in business administration, making her a well-rounded attorney at law.
Lindsay Mathews, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
lindsay@lmfamilylawkc.com
2 South Water St.
Liberty, MO 64068
816-569-6925
Lindsay received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She founded LM Family Law, LLC in 2022 and specializes in divorce cases, child support, and is a regularly appointed Guardian Ad Litem.
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Monique Koger, MS, Mediator
319-565-5400
420 Nichols Rd, 2nd Floor
Kansas City, MO 64112
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Monique Koger received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amridge University, her Master of Arts in Criminal Studies from AMU, and her Executive Leadership Coaching Certification from Harvard University. She is a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, AMU Chapter, and specializes in domestic relations mediation.
Nancy Wallingford, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
nwatymed@swbell.net
7920 Ward Parkway, Suite 270
Kansas City, MO 64114
​816-560-7492
Nancy received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She is an attorney at Wallingford Law Office, LLC and specializes in family law, adoption, divorce, and many other facets.
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Rachel Foley, J.D., Mediator
clients@kcbankruptcy.com
PO Box 120
Independence, MO 64051
816-472-4357
Rachel Foley is committed to supporting families across Missouri through accessible and compassionate services. With a background in mediation, family law, tax, and bankruptcy, Rachel brings a thoughtful and solution-focused approach to every case. She is passionate about contributing to M.A.R.C.H.'s mission of providing free mediation and legal assistance to families in need.