Missouri Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

1801 NW Platte Rd, Suite 250, Kansas City, MO 61540

www.kcfamilylaw.net

Family and Divorce Law

2345 Grand Blvd suite 2200, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Area of Practice: Family Law - Child Abuse & Neglect Defense, Pro Bono Sara Hofeditz Christensen works as Pro Bono Attorney for the firm, bringing her experience as a trial lawyer to support the firm’s commitment to pro bono and community service. She has experience representing clients in every stage of the criminal defense process, ranging from extensive pretrial preparation, bond reduction and evidentiary hearings, to bench and jury trials, and when necessary, probation violation and revocation hearings. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as an assistant public defender for the Missouri State Public Defender in Kansas City, where she represented and appeared on behalf of an average caseload of 80 clients, comprising adults and juveniles charged with felonies and misdemeanors in all stages of criminal proceedings at the state level. She teaches Trial Advocacy 1 classes as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, instructing and critiquing second-year students in trial skills.

Family and Divorce Law

312 E. Capitol Avenue, 200, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Civil Litigation

3225 Emerald Ln suite a, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA

Scott is an experienced trial attorney with a diverse and complex litigation practice, ranging from defending wrongful death and serious personal injury claims, to employment discrimination, insurance coverage, and commercial disputes. For over 30 years, Scott has successfully litigated cases throughout Missouri in Federal, State and administrative courts. ? Scott also represents clients in appellant matters. He serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the state of Missouri and has done so since 1999. When a legal dispute arises, Scott works closely with his client to determine whether an early resolution or aggressive litigation will best serve their objective. ? Scott is rated “AV” (the highest rating possible) by Martindale-Hubbell in the categories: Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Legal Ability, and Ethical Standards. Scott is recognized as a Super Lawyer, which is recognition as top attorney in his field, and is only conferred on 5% of practicing attorneys. Scott has been named a Trial Master for the Attorney General of Missouri. Only 14 attorneys serve in this position. As a Trial Master, Scott provides training and mentorship to the next generation of public service attorneys. ? Scott is a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Missouri. He is also a member of the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers. ? Professional and community involvement is important to Scott: he has served on multiple charitable boards; is the past president of the Cole County Bar Association; and prior to entering private practice, Scott was an Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1999 where he prosecuted criminal, civil, and administrative matters. Scott is a past law clerk to the late Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Blackmar. He is a former hearing officer for the Missouri Commision on Human Rights. ? A native of Jefferson City, Scott is a third generation Cole County attorney. He learned the special importance of the Attorney-Client relationship from his grandfather Henry Andrae and father J. Kelly Pool II. ? Scott is a graduate of Missouri State University and the University of Arkansas School of Law where he was on the Dean’s list and was awarded the BNA Academic Achievement Award. While in college, Scott played Division I football for the Missouri State Bears on a full varsity athletic scholarship. Scott is a past citizen, counselor, dean, and director of the American Legion Missouri Boys State Program, and is honored to be included in its WHO'S WHO of MBS.

Criminal Defense Law

231 S Bemiston Ave #260, St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

Steven A. Waterkotte is the founder and principal of Combs Waterkotte. Prior to the formation of Combs Waterkotte, Mr. Waterkotte was the managing partner of his own criminal defense firm for over 13 years before joining forces with Mr. Combs. Mr. Waterkotte focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal defense. He defends the rights of the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Mr. Waterkotte has a reputation as a passionate and relentless fighter for his clients. Mr. Waterkotte has jury-tried many cases in courtrooms across Missouri. He has obtained not guilty verdicts on cases ranging from murder to rape to misdemeanors. Mr. Waterkotte has been widely recognized in the criminal defense industry by his peers as demonstrated by a number of awards such as Best of the Best – Top 10, Lawyers of Distinction, National Trial Lawyer – Top 100, and Missouri Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney. In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Waterkotte has successfully defended hundreds of clients in order of protection cases. He is known as one of the leading advocates in Missouri for respondents in order of protection cases. Many attorneys throughout the state consult and hire Mr. Waterkotte to represent their clients who have been served with an order of protection. Mr. Waterkotte also has successfully appealed numerous order of protection cases to appellate courts in Missouri. Mr. Waterkotte was even chosen to sit on a committee in St. Louis County to advise judges on ways to improve the order of protection process. Mr. Waterkotte also represents college students facing disciplinary action. He has achieved favorable results for many students throughout the Missouri area facing disciplinary action by his or her university or college. A lifelong St. Louisan, Mr. Waterkotte graduated from Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Education from Webster University. While attending Webster University, Mr. Waterkotte excelled as a NCAA student-athlete as a member of the men’s basketball team for four years. Mr. Waterkotte obtained his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Waterkotte interned at the St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office.