Experienced Kansas City, Missouri, Attorney
Affordable and Approachable Lawyer throughout Jackson County
At the law office of J. Russell Ford, Attorney at Law, P.C., I have over 31 years of experience representing individuals throughout Jackson County and the surrounding area, I understand from experience the uncertainty that comes with an unresolved legal problem. I will take the time necessary to sit down with you, listen carefully to all your questions and concerns and help you make informed decisions with the goal of getting full and fair compensation for your injuries. Contact my office or call me at 816-399-5211 to arrange a free half-hour consultation.
Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate
I work closely with residential landlords, handling eviction actions and the defense of tenant claims such as breach of warranty of habitability or failure to make repairs. I represent tenants in eviction proceedings, as well as the defense of breach of contract claims. I also handle all matters related to the sale or purchase of residential real estate. To learn more, see my page on landlord/tenant and real estate.
Municipal and Traffic Violations
I protect the rights of individuals who have been charged with municipal or traffic violations, from parking citations and housing/fire code violations to speeding tickets and driving on a suspended or revoked license. I also handle the defense of DUI/DWI charges. See my page on municipal and traffic violations for additional information.
Probate Administration
I work with executors, administrators and personal representatives to help them meet the requirements of probate administration and successfully settle the estate of a loved one. I handle independent or supervised administration and will represent the estate in any litigation that may arise, including requests for accounting, will contests or allegations of fraud or undue influence.
Personal Injury
I represent individuals who have been injured because of the careless or negligent acts of other, including people injured in car accidents, slips and falls, and as a result of dog bites or animal attacks. I handle a wide range of injuries, from soft tissue trauma to serious and catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or paralysis, and loss of limb. To learn more, visit my personal injury page.
Family Law
I handle a wide range of family law matters, including divorce or dissolution of marriage, child support and paternity.
Criminal Defense
I defend men and women charged with a variety of criminal charges such as passing bad checks, misdemeanor drug offenses or failing to pay child support.
To schedule a free half-hour consultation, contact me or call me at 816-399-5211. My offices are half a block south of the round Federal Courthouse at 9th and Oak in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. I meet with clients between 8:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend appointments are available by request.
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J. Russell Ford, Attorney at Law, P.C.
922 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Toll Free: 866-234-1534
Telephone: 816-399-5211
Facsimile: 816-842-7676