1st Judicial Circuit Contract Providers

akaysion.soper@gmail.com

319-795-9032

Columbia, MO

A'Kaysion received her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Western Illinois University, and her Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky with a focus in Clinical Social Work. A'Kaysion is dedicated to providing compassionate support and guidance to those she serves through empowering individuals, families, and groups to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. 

jbeal@rsblawfirm.com
120 S. Central Ave 
Ste 160
Clayton, MO 63105
314-962-1131

James Beal concentrates his practice in probate administration and litigation, estate planning, and select matters involving family law disputes including custody, modification, and divorce. In addition, he handles a limited number of civil disputes for select clients, and pro bono services for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. James is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest possible peer-reviewed rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

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. 

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.

meredith@meredithmorrowilla.com
P.O. Box 488 Palmyra, MO 63461
573-769-4298

Meredith received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She founded Meredith Morrow Illa, LLC law firm in 2009 and specializes in family law, guardianships and conservatorships, among many other specialties including Guardian Ad Litem.

pnolan@nemolegal.com
​210 North Elson Street, Suite A 
​Kirksville, MO 63501
660-956-4502

​Patrick earned his JD at the University of Missouri School of Law. He is a veteran and family man who resides in the Kansas City area. His areas of practice include family, criminal, and business law.