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17th Judicial Circuit Contract Providers

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Amanda Swysgood, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

swysgoodlawcenter@gmail.com
615 E 13th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
​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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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.

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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.

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Crissy Del Percio, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

cdplawkc@gmail.com
Liberty, MO 64068
816-736-3030

Crissy is an attorney serving the Greater Kansas City area. 

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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. 

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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.

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Erin Fox, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

efox@murphylaw.co
Murphy Law 
​Kansas City, MO
913-600-7903

​Erin is originally from Jefferson City, Missouri. After graduating from Mizzou with a Bachelor’s degree in 2009, Erin obtained her JD from University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law  with Pro Bono Honors. 
Erin has over ten years of legal experience. She has worked in the areas of criminal defense, Social Security Disability, creditor’s rights, and family law. She has practiced exclusively family law since 2017 and took over her mentor’s practice in 2020. Erin is also a certified Guardian ad Litem, and the Treasurer of the Cass County Bar Association.

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jessical@berkowitz-cook.com

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.

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Julia Chaney-Faughn, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

Jchaneyfaughn@cruselaw.com
718 Broadway
Hannibal, MO 63401
573-221-1333

Julia is a partner in Cruse Chaney-Faughn P.C., in Hannibal, Missouri, and is admitted to the Missouri Bar, the Illinois Bar, and the U.S. District Courts of Missouri. She is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Counsel, Regional Interagency Coordinating Councils member with Missouri First Steps, and a graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia Law School. She volunteers with advocacy groups for disabled children and survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, she serves on the Missouri Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Committee. 

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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. 

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Kara Key, J.D., Contract Attorney

kara.roffmannlaw@gmail.com

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.

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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.

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Kristin Jacobs Alexander, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

kristin@ffl-kc.com
1600 Genessee St. #635
Kansas City, MO 64102
​816-701-9221

​Kristin received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School. She specializes in family court with adoption, paternity, dissolution, and guardianship cases.

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kristy@kborders.com
PO Box 28936
Kansas City, MO 64188
816-602-6061

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.

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Leslie Williams, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney

leslie@lesliewilliamslaw.com
803  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.

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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

ceo@coparentingikigai.org

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.

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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.

1-800-595-9750

Office Hours

8am-5pm

Home Office Address

2 S. Water St
Liberty, MO 64068

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M.A.R.C.H., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families through accessible mediation and conflict resolution services. We partner with courts, professionals, and communities across Missouri and Kansas to help parents navigate co-parenting, parenting plans, and family transitions with dignity and clarity.

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M.A.R.C.H., Inc. is a collaborative effort with the Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Family Support. M.A.R.C.H., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which does accept voluntary contributions from corporate sponsors and private individuals to help promote mediation education and public awareness.

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