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.
Adoption Law & More Attorney · Serving Overland Park, KS · 49+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- Susan practices at Susan Ellmaker in Overland Park, KS
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Susan Ellmaker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Ellmaker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Overland Park.
Divorce in Overland Park
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Susan Ellmaker is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kansas →
Wills in Overland Park
Susan Ellmaker is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kansas →
Child Custody & Visitation in Overland Park
Susan Ellmaker is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Kansas →
Trusts in Overland Park
Susan Ellmaker is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →
Probate in Overland Park
Susan Ellmaker is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Overland Park
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 venue, 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.
Overland Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Overland Park-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Overland Park Choose Susan Ellmaker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Susan Ellmaker's practice in the field of divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Susan Ellmaker brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Susan Ellmaker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, wills, and child custody, Susan Ellmaker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Overland Park
A Overland Park-based practice means Susan Ellmaker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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