Legal Services & Lawyers

DENNIS DEPEW is the Administrative Partner in the Depew Law Firm in Neodesha, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Degree and the University of Kansas School of Law in 1983. He has served on the Kansas Bar Association's Board of Governors since being elected in 2005. He has over 26 years of experience in handling family law matters such as adoptions, child custody litigation, child support disputes as well as both straightforward and complex divorce cases. His clients have been located throughout Southeast Kansas, including the cities of Chanute, Coffeyville, Fredonia, Independence, Neodesha and Parsons. He has many years of experience in estate planning and non-profit organizations. Dennis is approved by the Kansas Supreme Court as a Civil as well as a Domestic Law Mediator. He has been appointed as a Domestic Case Manager and Special Master by judges in especially difficult family law matters to resolve these particularly complex cases. Dennis has served as Chairman of several Professional Negligence Screening Panels. He has served as both President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Kansas Bar Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. Dennis has served on the Kansas Board of Discipline since first being appointed by the Kansas Supreme Court in 1999 and has lectured on the subject of Ethics at various seminars.

The Mathews Group, LC was founded by attorney Joshua T. Mathews. Mr. Mathews started his career as a Tax and Transactions attorney, but was quickly recruited into business and personal civil litigation.



Mr. Mathews practices in areas from bankruptcy to federal criminal defense, (selected by the Department of Justice as a member of the CJA Panel). He opened The Mathews Group, LC because he fundamentally disagreed with many traditional legal practices, especially hourly billing, which in addition to creating a "blank check" for the attorney, dis-incentivized clients from communicating with their attorney about their legal issues.



The Mathews Group, LC has attorneys in Kansas and Missouri, and assists clients with Bankruptcy, Family Law, (Divorce and Child Custody), civil and criminal litigation, estate planning, tax planning and defense, and more.



Despite practicing in areas that are rife with scandal, like foreclosure defense and loan modification, The Mathews Group, LC maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, largely as a result of our Promise of Fair Dealing and commitment to Constant Communication.

Lawyer specializing in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation, negotiation and arbitration) at a General Practice firm. Experience in Domestic, Criminal, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Business litigation.

Hines & Ahlquist, P.A. is a full-service law firm serving the entire Southeast Kansas region. The firm offers a wide range of legal services for the needs of diverse clients. The firm and its staff have been serving the Southeast Kansas area for over 50 years.

Malissa L. Walden is a native Kansan with an international perspective. After years of living abroad, she returned to pursue her life-long dream of helping others through the practice of law. She has dedicated her career to public service and fully understands the needs of her clients. Ms. Waldenâs main areas of practice include Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, and Domestic.

Not only was Ms. Walden the first attorney at her firm to practice under the new Bankruptcy Code; she also assisted attorneys across the state to become Electronic Case Filing compliant. Due to her experience in Bankruptcy, she is aware that it is not the best option for every client. Because of this, she has a history of advising clients on Bankruptcy alternatives, and negotiating settlements with Collection and Credit Card Companies. She has helped to guide clients through the stressful actions necessary to deal with creditors. Ms. Walden knows and can explain clearly exactly what rights her clients have and how to respond to creditorsâ unwanted calls.

As the previous Elder Law Project Manager for a statewide non-profit, she has handled all stages of Estate Planning, appeared at Social Security Disability Appeal Hearings, advised clients regarding Medicaid/Division of Assets, Medicare, and Health-related collection. She has met with clients and given presentations throughout the state regarding these issues.

Ms. Walden has a history of quality representation. She has helped many families through, what can be very difficult and emotional situations, such as an Annulment, Divorce, Paternity Action, Visitation, Custody, Child Support, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Abuse proceeding, or Name Change. While no one wants to deal with these types of issues, it is easier when you have the support of a knowledgeable Attorney by your side.

Each Attorney/Client relationship established with Ms. Walden symbolizes her personal dedication to get you through your current situation in the most efficient, professional, and stress free manner possible.


Professional Memberships & Licenses

· Supreme Court of Kansas, September 2003

· United States District Court - Kansas, September 2003

· Supreme Court of Missouri, April 2004

· Kansas Bar Association, September 2003
· Missouri Bar Assocation, April 2004

· Wyandotte Bar Association, January 2004

· Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, August 2004

· Kansas Women Attorneys Association, June 2005

· Johnson County Elder Law Committee, July 2006


Education

· University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas

J.D., May 2003


o London Law Consortium, London, England; January â May 2002

o International Law Society, Traffic Court Judge, Women In Law


· Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

B.A. Psychology; B.A. Political Science, December 1997


o Created and Chaired Judicial Studies Association, Established Judicial Studies Curriculum

o Deanâs Honor Roll

o Korea / China Practicum, American Indian Christian Mission Volunteer, Campus Christians Activity Director, Culture and Diversity Program Planning Committee, Student Government Class Representative