Thoughtful & Experienced

Legal Representation

As a full-service law firm working across South Central and Northeast Kansas, we’ve represented individuals and businesses with integrity, expertise and responsive counsel.

We're a Full Service Law Firm

Our firm represents South Central Kansas across a variety of legal services. No challenge is too small for us.

  • Adoption
  • Business Law
  • Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts Estate
  • Estate / Trust Administration & Probate
  • Family Law
  • Guardianships & Conservatorships
  • LGBTQIA+ 
  • Real Estate Law


Experienced Representation

Kelly Schodorf

Kelly Schodorf

Kelly Schodorf is a Wichita native, born and raised. Kelly earned her Juris Doctor in 2016, and she is a general practitioner, tackling the many different areas of law that we encounter at different stages in our lives. Kelly is also the Newton Municipal Court Judge and is an active member of the Wichita Bar Association, Harvey County Bar Association, and the Kansas Bar Association.

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Whitney Chrisman

Whitney Chrisman (Bolden) attended the University of Kansas for her undergraduate degree and achieved her Juris Doctor from Washburn School of Law. She holds a bar license in Missouri and Kansas and was recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star. Chrisman focuses her practice on family law, adoption, and criminal defense. Her experience and understanding of both criminal and domestic law help her represent clients with multifaceted matters.

Katherine Phelps

Katherine Phelps brings extensive family law experience, guiding clients through divorce, separation, custody, and support. Known for her compassion and clear communication, she ensures clients never face these tough moments alone. Katy earned her B.A. from the University of Kansas and her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2013. She is licensed in Kansas and Missouri.

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We represent clients in Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Reno, Saline, Sedgwick and Sumner Counties.


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