General Information
Overview
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Van Pelt & Van Pelt, P.C. is a law firm dedicated to serving clients in the areas of Dissolution of Marriage, Adoption ( independent, agency, interstate, and international), legal separations, modification of prior judgments, paternity actions, personal injury cases, and appeals of cases.
We represent clients, large and small, in the pursuit of justice. Our primary objective is the service of our clients.
The firm consists of two attorneys representing over 46 years of cumulative experience. Richard Van Pelt is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers of America in each addition since 2001, for Family Law. Kay Van Pelt is a member of the of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
We represent clients, large and small, in the pursuit of justice. Our primary objective is the service of our clients.
The firm consists of two attorneys representing over 46 years of cumulative experience. Richard Van Pelt is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers of America in each addition since 2001, for Family Law. Kay Van Pelt is a member of the of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
Rankings
Van Pelt & Van Pelt PC is metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Springfield-MO
Tier 1 for Family Law
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Springfield-MO
Tier 1 for Family Law
Practice Areas
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- Family Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Van Pelt & Van Pelt PC has 1 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Equal Access to Justice Award
Main Location
Springfield,
MO
1524 East Primrose Street, Suite A
Springfield, MO 65804
United States
417-886-9080
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