6th Judicial Circuit Contract Providers
Andrew Roffmann, J.D., Mediator
Liberty, MO 64068
Andrew received his JD from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1996, and the founder of The Roffmann Law Office. He specializes in criminal and family law.
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
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.
Daphne Halderman, J.D., Mediator
Kansas City, MO
Daphne received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She is a Parnter with McCausland Barrett & Bartalos PC and specializes in personal injury defense, worker’s compensation, family law, and alternative dispute resolution.
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.
Debbie Conklin, J.D., Mediator
Gladstone, MO
Debbie received her J.D. Degree from UMKC. She is a partner with Hankins & Conklin, P.C. She specializes in all family law matters including custody, child support, modifications, adoptions, paternity cases. She has been a licensed mediator for more than 20 years.
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.
Greg 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.
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Heather Davis, J.D., Visit Supervisor/Mediator
Kansas City, MO
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Heather is a trauma-informed specialist. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, and a Master of Education in Trauma-Informed Education from Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina.
She specializes in helping parents and children of all ages navigate complex situations. Her approach to mediation involves evidence-based trauma-informed practices. Heather believes in the transformative power of empathy. She offers domestic mediation in a compassionate setting with a focus on improved communication and relationships.
Heather has a passion for restorative justice. She currently volunteers on the Community Accountability Board at Center for Conflict Resolution.​​
Jennifer Dougan, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
Platte City, MO
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Jennifer received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2010. She has owned Dougan Law Firm, LLC, since she passed the bar exam in 2010. Jennifer specializes in family law, estate planning, and mediation. She has been certified as a Guardian ad Litem since 2010.
Jennifer Fain, J.D., Mediator
Platte City, MO
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Jennifer received her JD from the University of Tulsa-College of Law in 2009. She is a shareholder/partner with Witt, Hicklin, Snider & Fain, P.C. and specializes in family law, real estate, probate, commercial and business, and landlord/tenant matters. Jennifer has been certified as a Guardian Ad Litem since 2010.
Jennifer Lewis, Visit Supervisor
Independence, MO
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Jennifer provides supervised parent-child visits within the community. As a mother, Jennifer is committed to supporting families utilizing supervision services because she understands how important both parents are to their children. She also understands the need for children to spend time with both mom and dad. Jennifer has convenient and flexible availability to provide visitation services for working parents.
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.
Jessica Shields, Visit Supervisor
Kansas City, MO
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​Jessica brings over five years of experience supporting children and families in both community and home-based settings. With a background as a speech therapist, she developed a strong commitment to child advocacy and emotional well-being. As a mother of two, Jessica is passionate about helping parents and children build healthy, meaningful connections.
Joshua Gonzalez-Escobar, J.D., Contract Attorney
Lee's Summit, MO
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​Joshua holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in International Criminal Law from St. Mary’s University School of Law, earned in May 2019. He completed his Juris Doctorate in December 2017 at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. Prior to his legal studies, Joshua obtained a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico in May 2014, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Puerto Rico in December 2012. With a solid academic background and a commitment to client advocacy, Joshua is fully licensed to practice law in Missouri.
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Josilinia Plyman, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney/Visit Supervisor
Excelsior Springs, MO
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Josilinia Plyman is an Excelsior Springs, MO attorney at Plyman Law. As a mother herself, Josilinia is committed to supporting families at every step of their journey and often has convenient availability including weekends and evenings.
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.
Kate Noland, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
Liberty, MO
Kate received her JD from the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School with the honor of Order of the Coif. She was a member of the 2010-2011 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy and has served on the Missouri Bar's YLS Council from 2012-2019, and currently serves on the Missouri Bar's Board of Governors.
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Kristin Jacobs Alexander, J.D., Mediator
Kansas City, MO
Kristin Jacobs Alexander is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City Law School. At UMKC, she was active in the Child and Family Services Clinic, where she represented clients in Family Court with adoption, paternity, dissolution, and guardianship cases.
Kristin has been helping people in the Kansas City area resolve family law issues for over a decade and is also a certified Guardian ad Litem and a licensed mediator, two important legal skills that gives Kristin insight into all perspectives in a family law case.
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
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.
Linda Steele, J.D., Mediator
Lee's Summit, MO
Linda received her JD from UMKC School of Law. She retired from the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Family Support Division in October of 2021. Linda spent her career working with pro-se parties establishing paternity and child support. Linda specializes in family law and labor law where she negotiated several labor contracts.
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.
Lisa Wiebelhaus, Visit Supervisor
Kansas City, MO
​Lisa completed her post graduate work at Webster University in Ft. Leavenworth, KS. She helps families maintain their bonds through what is often a stressful process. Families will be treated respectfully, while safety remains the top priority. Lisa can provide visitation in the community, or in the family home, and often on the weekends.
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.
Mario Moore Ramirez, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
Kansas City, MO
Mario received his JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He founded Moore Ramirez Law Firm, LLC and specializes in immigration and family law, among many other specialties.
Morgan Miller, J.D., Mediator
Liberty MO
Morgan is a certified Missouri mediator specializing in resolution dispute in family law, child custody and divorce disputes. She is also a student of the Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy. Morgan is called upon by the Court in Clay County, Jackson County and Platte County, Missouri for her expertise in mediation resolving family law disputes.
Robin Gaona, LPC, Mediator
Olathe, KS
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Robin earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she provides therapy for individuals and families. Additionally, she offers mediation services for family members navigating divorce and child custody, facilitating the process while ensuring both parties have greater input in shaping the outcome.​
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.
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Sophia Sell, Visit Supervisor
Kansas City, MO
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Sophie graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a minor in Psychology, and a certificate in Family and Child Support Services. She previously worked for one year as a Foster Care Case Management Specialist, specializing in reunification, and now provides supervised parent-child visits in the community to support safe and positive family connections.
Stephanie Schutt, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
Kansas City, MO
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​Stephanie has vast experience in handling cases pertaining to Division of Assets, Maintenance, Child Support, Child Custody and Parenting Time, and Dispute Resolutions. I excel in personally guiding you through these complex legal processes, explaining each step. Whether you need legal advice or action, I am here to represent you and your unique needs.
Terri Round, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
Kansas City, MO
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Terri received her JD from The University of Denver-Sturm College of Law, and has spent 30 years in the Kansas City legal community. She and her partner transitioned into private practice with their newly formed practice, Resolve Legal Services, in 2021. Terri has extensive experience in domestic cases, including matters with allegations of intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and many other specialties.
William Jackson III, J.D., Mediator
Kansas City, MO
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Bill Jackson received his JD from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1982 and served as a Family Court Commissioner from 2015 until 2023. He specializes in family law and alternative dispute resolution.