Christopher Fink

Educate, Defend & Empower

10+ Years of Experience

Chris has enjoyed the solo practice of law for more than 25 years. Over that span, Chris has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems, including divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, personal injury settlements, paternity actions, collections matters, and many more. Chris practices in the Kansas City area serving Platte, Clay, Jackson and other surrounding counties. Chris resides in Platte County with his 4 children.

Growing up on corn and soybean row crop farm outside of Oregon, Missouri, Chris learned the value of hard work and small town values. A graduate of South Holt High School’s Class of 1988, Chris then went on to attend college at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Upon graduating from MIZZOU in 1992 with a degree in Agricultural Journalism and a Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army, Chris completed the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Chris served in the Missouri Army National Guard from 1992-2000. His first assignment was as 1-129th FA Delta Battery (Truman’s Own) Fire Direction Officer. Later, Chris became a Captain in the Missouri Army National Guard’s Judge Advocate General Corps.

Divorce
Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Paternity, Same Sex Family Law
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury

Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 30 minute consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Missouri
Since 1997
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
Fink Law Firm KC
1998 –

Current

General practice law firm, Divorce and Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, DUI, Bankruptcy, Auto Accidents & Injury
Partner
Cornerstone Law Firm
2016 –

2019

Partner
Hollingshead, Paulus & Eccher

2016

Fire Direction Officer/Captain in Judge Advocate General Corps.
Missouri Army National Guard
1992 –

2000

Attorney
Kennedy & Kennedy
1996 –

1998

Judge Advocate General’s School, U.S. Army
(1999)
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University of Missouri School of Law
J.D. (1996) | Law
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
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University of Missouri – Columbia
B.S. (1992) | Agricultural Journalism
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society; R.O.T.C.; Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity; Marching Mizzou; Student Athletic Board
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10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Best Family Lawyers in Kansas City
Expertise.com
2023
Excellence in the Practice of Law
Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Top Rated Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2022
Practice areas: Family Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI; since 2019
Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2019

Top 25 Divorce Lawyers in Kansas City
Expertise.com
2018
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2017
2016
Top 100 Lawyers
American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2015

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member
2016 –
Current
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Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

&nbsp# 45777

Member
2015 –
Current
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Clay County Bar Association

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Member
2015 –
Current
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National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member
2015 –
Current
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Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member
2015 –
Current
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Platte County Bar Association

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Member
2014 –
Current
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Atotrneys (NACBA)

Member
2014 –
Current
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Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Member
2012 –
Current
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The Missouri Bar

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Member
1997 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Auto Dealer Fraud Claims
Fink Law Firm Blog
2015
Missouri Bankruptcy Exemptions
Fink Law Firm Blog
2015
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Overview and Options
Fink Law Firm Blog
2014
The Automatic Stay and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Fink Law Firm Blog
2014
Websites & Blogs

Website
Fink Law Firm KC

Fink Law Firm KC
5555 NW Barry Road, Suite A
Kansas City, MO 64154
US
Telephone: (816) 505-1111
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)