Atty. William Fehlig Backer

Atty. William Fehlig Backer

William Fehlig Backer is a lawyer practicing child support, child custody, divorce & separation. William has been licensed for 27 years.

Independence Independence 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About William Fehlig Backer at a glance

William Fehlig Backer is an Attorney based in Independence, Missouri, practicing at Cordell & Cordell, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, and child support. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999) and Kansas (2019). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (JD, 1999). Serands clients in Independence, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Fehlig Backer is a lawyer practicing child support, child custody, divorce & separation
  • William has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at Cordell & Cordell, P.C. in Independence, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Fehlig Backer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Fehlig Backer 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.

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Child Custody & Visitation

William Fehlig Backer is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →

Child Support

William Fehlig Backer is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Missouri →

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 Independence 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Fehlig Backer

Where is William Fehlig Backer's law office located?
William Fehlig Backer's law practice is located in Independence, Missouri. The firm is Cordell & Cordell, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Fehlig Backer handle?
William Fehlig Backer focuses on divorce, child custody, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Fehlig Backer practiced law?
William Fehlig Backer has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William Fehlig Backer go to law school?
William Fehlig Backer earned their education at (JD, 1999).
How can I contact William Fehlig Backer for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1999
Kansas
Admitted: 2019

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