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About Ellis Family Law

Kansas City's Trusted Family Law Firm

Ellis Family Law was founded by attorney Elizabeth Ellis to provide Kansas City families with skilled, compassionate legal representation during life's most challenging moments. What began as a Missouri-focused practice has grown into a dual-state firm serving clients throughout Kansas City in both Missouri and Kansas.

Meet Our Team

Our Approach

At Ellis Family Law, we specialize in problem-solving to get you through the court process. We believe most family law matters can be resolved through careful planning, creative solutions, and strategic negotiation, without prolonged courtroom battles.


From your initial consultation to your final judgment (and often for years beyond), we work to find practical solutions that protect your interests while minimizing conflict. When courtroom litigation is necessary to achieve a favorable settlement or win your case at trial, we use our extensive experience and skilled advocacy to get you the results you need.



Our approach combines:

  • Strategic negotiation seeking favorable settlements
  • Creative solutions to complex family law issues
  • Skilled advocacy when litigation is necessary
  • Compassionate guidance throughout the process
  • Long-term planning for your family's future

Attorney Elizabeth Ellis

Elizabeth Ellis

Founder & Attorney


Elizabeth is the founder and owner of Ellis Family Law, LLC. Since establishing the firm, Elizabeth has focused her practice exclusively on family law litigation throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.


After graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Elizabeth clerked for the Honorable Bryan Round in Jackson County Circuit Court. This experience provided valuable insight into family court procedures and judicial preferences that she now uses to benefit her clients.


Elizabeth is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas, allowing her to serve the entire Kansas City metro area and handle interstate family law matters. She prides herself on providing clients with skilled legal advocacy combined with genuine compassion, honest guidance, and strategic problem-solving.


Education: J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Bar Admissions: Missouri, Kansas
Practice Focus: Divorce, child custody, high-asset divorce, spousal support, adoption, and all family law matters

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Why Clients Choose Ellis Family Law

Local Expertise

Personalized Attention

Dual-State Practice

Deep knowledge of Kansas City family courts in both Missouri and Kansas, including Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, Cass County, Johnson County, and Wyandotte County

Dual-State Practice

Personalized Attention

Dual-State Practice

Licensed in both Missouri and Kansas to serve the entire Kansas City metro area and handle interstate family law matters

Personalized Attention

Personalized Attention

Strategic Problem-Solving

As a boutique firm, we provide personalized service that large firms can't match. You'll work directly with attorney Elizabeth Ellis, not junior associates or paralegals handling your case

Strategic Problem-Solving

Skilled Courtroom Advocacy

Strategic Problem-Solving

We focus on creative solutions and efficient resolutions, not prolonging conflict or running up legal bills


Transparent Communication

Skilled Courtroom Advocacy

Skilled Courtroom Advocacy

We keep you informed at every stage, respond promptly to your questions, and explain your options in plain English

Skilled Courtroom Advocacy

Skilled Courtroom Advocacy

Skilled Courtroom Advocacy

When trial is necessary, we have the experience and skills to effectively represent you in court

Compassionate Service

Compassionate Service

Compassionate Service

We understand the emotional difficulty of family law matters and treat every client with dignity and respect

Years of Excellence

Compassionate Service

Compassionate Service

We've built a reputation for outstanding client service and successful case outcomes

Serving Kansas City, Missouri & Kansas

Ellis Family Law proudly serves clients throughout the Kansas City metro area in both Missouri and Kansas:


Missouri: Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, Gladstone, Raytown, Grandview, Belton, Raymore, Parkville, Platte City, Harrisonville, and all surrounding communities


Kansas: Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, Merriam, Mission, and all surrounding communities

Whether you live in Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, Cass County, Johnson County, or Wyandotte County, Ellis Family Law is here to help with your family law matter.

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Schedule Your Confidential Consultation

Whether you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, need to modify a court order, or have any other family law concern, Ellis Family Law is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and start your private process toward a resolution.


Call: (816) 343-5678
Email: Elizabeth@EllisLawKC.com

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Ellis Family Law, LLC

1111 Main St, Suite 900, Kansas City, MO 64105

(816) 343-5678

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