Kevin Puckett
Top rated Family Law attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Kevin Puckett Attorney at Law, LLC
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2018
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
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Kevin Puckett Attorney at Law, LLC
4700 Belleview AveSuite 100C
Kansas City, MO 64112 Visit website
Kevin Puckett is a family law trial attorney and the founder of Kevin Puckett Attorney At Law LLC, with offices in Kansas City and Saint Joseph, Missouri. Since establishing his practice in 2018, he has been committed to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals navigating the complexities of family law. He takes on legal matters pertaining to:
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Father's Rights
- Paternity
- Modifications
- Relocation
- Child support and custody
- Spousal support
- Contempt of court
- Temporary restraining order
A 2017 Juris Doctor graduate from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, Mr. Puckett distinguished himself early in his career by earning pro bono honors and focusing his studies on child and family law. His academic foundation laid a robust groundwork for his professional journey, further solidified by his Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri Western State University in 2015.
Mr. Puckett is a member of The Missouri Bar and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. His legal experience is recognized nationwide, as evidenced by his numerous awards and honors. These accolades include being named Attorney of the Year by the National Alliance of Attorneys in 2023, recognition as a fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and more.
As a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2016, Mr. Puckett has shown a consistent commitment to excellence in his field. His dedication is also evident in his significant impact on family law cases, where he employs both knowledge and aggression to secure the best outcomes for his clients. His comprehensive understanding of family law, combined with a compassionate approach, makes him a formidable advocate for those seeking legal assistance in challenging times.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2018, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.kevinpuckett.attorney/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Missouri Bar
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
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Educational Background
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law - Juris Doctor, (graduating with pro bono honors) with an emphasis in child and family law, 2017.
- Missouri Western State University - Bachelor of Science, 2015
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Given the rise in “people flow,”1 globalization, and the movement of individuals from low-income to high-income countries, it is more essential than ever to address the surreal reality facing many parents of having their child abducted by the other parent and taken to a different country.2 This Comment explores the current law and evolution of The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, specifically whether domestic violence in enough to establish the “grave risk” defense under Article 13. This Comment will reference the effects that these proceedings and domestic violence have on children involved in such international disputes. The Article will also discuss the most recent case law to help aid attorneys in advocating for their clients utilizing the grave risk defense. In addition, the Comment will make suggestions to help ameliorate the potentially negative impacts on children involved in these international disputes. Finally, the Comment will conclude by making suggestions to expand Article 13(b) to better accommodate domestic violence victim seeking protection from their batterers., HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION: CAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ESTABLISH THE GRAVE RISK DEFENSE UNDER ARTICLE 13, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2017
Honors
- Attorney of the Year, National Alliance of Attorneys, 2023
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney & Practice Magazine's, 2022
- 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2022
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Best of the Best Attorney, 2022
- Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys, 2021
- Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA), 2021
- Attorney of the Year - Family Law, National Alliance of Attorneys, 2021
- Fellow, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), 2021
- 2021 Elite Advocate, American Institute of Legal Advocates, 2021
- Fellow, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), 2020
- Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Top 10 under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA), 2020
- Fellow, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), 2019
- Top 100, Association of American Trial Lawyers, 2019
- Top 10 under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA), 2019
- Top 100, Association of America's Top Lawyers (AOATL), 2019
- Top 40 under 40, Association of American Trial Lawyers, 2017
Office location for Kevin Puckett
4700 Belleview Ave
Suite 100C
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-384-1640
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