Atty. Christen D. Shepherd
Christen D. Shepherd is a dedicated solo practitioner based in Kansas City, with a primary focus on family law.
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Christen D. Shepherd is a Managing Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Christen D. Shepherd, Law Office. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1999), U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1999), and Kansas (2000). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (J.D. Honors, 1999) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Advertising, 1987). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Christen D. Shepherd is a dedicated solo practitioner based in Kansas City, with a primary focus on family law
- She is committed to guiding families toward peaceful resolution whenever possible, drawing on a career that spans a wide array of legal experience including federal criminal defense, personal injury, insurance defense, and creditor collections
- Active in the legal community, Ms. Shepherd serves on the board of directors for The Lawyers Association of Kansas City and chairs its committee for public education in the law, organizing annual public education events such as the Mini Law School for the Public
- She is a member of The Missouri Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and several other professional organizations, and is licensed to practice in both Missouri and Kansas
- Ms. Shepherd holds a B.S. in advertising from The University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where she distinguished herself academically and in trial advocacy
- Her commitment to legal education, pro bono service, and the advancement of women in law has earned her several accolades, including the Tiera Farrow Outstanding Community Member award from UMKC’s Association of Women Law Students
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christen D. Shepherd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Christen D. Shepherd is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Missouri →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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