I’ve been an attorney since 1994, when I was graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. I first began the practice of law in Scott County, Missouri as the only public defender assigned to the entire county. After two years in the rural area, my family and I moved to the Kansas City metro area where I joined the Department of Social Services representing the Children’s Division in child abuse and neglect cases. After 8 years with the Department of Social Services, I joined the Earnshaw Hobbs Law Firm PC to continuing and broaden my advocacy skills on behalf of families and children. After almost 6 years with Earnshaw Hobbs, I opened my own firm, Kiske Law Office, LLC, first in Zona Rosa, then in 2013 in St. Joseph.
I have tried through the years to regularly volunteer in the St. Joseph community. In the past I’ve volunteered with hospice organizations and some children’s organizations. Currently I served on the Board at Second Harvest, and volunteer with the Harris Kemper Neighborhood Association on a regular basis.
I truly enjoy the mediation process. Helping people talk through their issues with each other and helping them to develop a working conversation is extremely rewarding for me.
EDUCATION
JD, Washington University in St. Louis, 1994
ABA award for Administrative Law, Women’s Law Caucus
BA, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, 1989
Graduated Summa Cum Laude and the Honors Program. Majored in History, Minor in Economics
JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Missouri, 1994
Illinois, 1995 (license inactive)
Kansas, 2013 (license inactive)
PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Missouri Bar Association
American Institute of Family Law Attorney’s Award: Top 10 Best LawFirms in Client Satisfaction
AWARDS
2014 Avvo Client Choice Award
2014 Avvo Featured Attorney Family Law
2015 Avvo Client Choice Award
2015 American Institute of Family Law Attorney’s Individual award for client satisfaction.
2015-2016 American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 10 Best Law Firms for Client Satisfaction
2016 American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Client Satisfaction Award
2017 Lawyers of Distinction Top 10% in the USA
SUCCESSFUL APELLATE CASES
England v. England
A.B., Appellant v. JUVENILE OFFICER, Respondent