17th Judicial Circuit Contract Providers
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Angela Habeebullah, J.D., Mediator
Kansas City, MO
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.
Angela Spitaleri, J.D., Mediator
Independence, MO
Angela received her JD from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law and is the principal of Spitaleri Law Firm, LLC, licensed in Missouri and Kansas. Angela focuses her practice on a wide range of family law including divorce, paternity, guardianship, modifications of child support/custody/alimony, name changes, orders of protection, and pre/postnuptial agreements. Additionally, she assists families in resolving their issues as a registered Guardian ad Litem and trained mediator.
Christa Yarnevich, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
North Kansas City MO
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
Kansas City, MO
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
​Liberty, MO
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.
Ellen Barnes, Mediator
Kansas City, MO
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Ellen started Out of Court Mediation Services LLC to help families resolve disputes around parenting, communication, and responsibilities in a way that reduces stress and supports lasting agreements. Ellen also works with small claims, real estate, HOA, business/consumer, and workplace matters—helping people “resolve it your way – no judge required.
Emily Null, J.D., Mediator
Kansas City, MO
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Emily has resided in Missouri and Kansas her whole life, growing up in rural Missouri and moving to Kansas during law school. She attended Truman State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (minoring in Political Science), then the University of Missouri—Kansas City School of Law for her JD.
Gregory Culotta, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
Liberty MO
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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
Kansas City, MO
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
Kansas City, MO
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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
Liberty, MO
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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
Lee's Summit, MO
​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.
Kansas City, MO
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
Olathe, KS
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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
Blue Springs, MO
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
Liberty, MO
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.
Lisa Hansen, J.D., Mediator
Lee's Summit MO
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Lisa has been practicing family law since 2007 after graduating from The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2005. Before attending law school, Lisa worked as a social worker for 11 years - receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada-Reno in 1990, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas in 1999.
Monica Turner, LSCSW, Mediator
Overland Park, KS
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Monica Turner is a licensed clinical social worker with a strong background in child welfare and court-involved family services. She brings a structured, compassionate, and culturally responsive approach to her work with families.
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Monica holds a master's degree in social work, a second master's degree in organizational development, and advanced training in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist.
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Monique Koger, MS, Mediator
Kansas City, MO
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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
Kansas City, MO
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.
Samantha Sader, J.D., Mediator
Kansas City, MO
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​Sammi Sader received her JD from the University of Miami – School of Law. She is a practicing attorney at Krigel Nugent + Moore, P.C., licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Sammi specializes in all aspects of family law, including: divorce, custody, child support, paternity, modification, appeals, and mediation.