Atty. Susan Ellmaker

Atty. Susan Ellmaker

Susan Ellmaker is a lawyer practicing adoption law, elder law, divorce and 12 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1963, and has been licensed for 49 years.

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Profile Summary

About Susan Ellmaker at a glance

Susan Ellmaker is a Member based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Susan Ellmaker. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1977) and University of Missouri at Kansas City (B.A. University, 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kansas Bar Association. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Susan Ellmaker is a lawyer practicing adoption law, elder law, divorce and 12 other areas of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1963, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Susan practices at Susan Ellmaker in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Ellmaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Ellmaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Susan Ellmaker is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kansas →

Wills

Susan Ellmaker is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kansas →

Child Custody & Visitation

Susan Ellmaker is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Kansas →

Trusts

Susan Ellmaker is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Susan Ellmaker is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Ellmaker

Where is Susan Ellmaker's law office located?
Susan Ellmaker's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Susan Ellmaker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Ellmaker handle?
Susan Ellmaker focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Susan Ellmaker practiced law?
Susan Ellmaker has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Susan Ellmaker go to law school?
Susan Ellmaker earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. University, 1963).
How can I contact Susan Ellmaker for a consultation?
You can contact Susan Ellmaker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Susan Ellmaker received?
Susan Ellmaker's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1977
B.A. University
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983

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