Albano Richart Welch & Bajackson LLC

Albano, Richart, Welch & Bajackson LLC has served the Independence and Kansas City metropolitan area since 1965, establishing itself as a trusted resource for families navigating divorce, custody, and family law challenges. Located at 311 West Kansas Avenue in Independence, Missouri, the firm brings nearly 60 years of combined experience and deep roots in the local legal community. The firm's four attorneys—Michael S.J. Albano, R. Scott Richart, Andrea M. Welch, and Erin B. Bajackson—bring complementary expertise and shared commitment to providing sound legal representation paired with personalized attention.

What distinguishes this firm is its dual focus on family law and criminal defense. This combination reflects the reality that some families facing divorce also contend with domestic violence, restraining orders, and criminal charges that require skilled legal defense. Having attorneys experienced in both areas allows the firm to provide comprehensive representation when clients' legal challenges span multiple domains.

The family law practice at Albano, Richart, Welch & Bajackson encompasses divorce representation, child custody and parenting arrangements, guardianship matters—including both adult conservatorships and minor guardianships—and related family law issues. The firm strives to provide every client with sound legal representation combined with the kind of personalized attention that comes from genuinely caring about clients' outcomes.

Two of the firm's attorneys have been selected to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, reflecting recognition from their peers as among the most skilled practitioners in Missouri. This peer recognition speaks to the firm's overall quality and the expertise that clients can expect when working with any of the firm's attorneys.

The firm's criminal defense practice complements its family law work. The attorneys handle cases involving sexual assault, assault, domestic violence, driving under the influence, and drug charges. This criminal law expertise proves invaluable in family law contexts where protective orders, custody implications of criminal charges, and related issues arise.

The firm's commitment to personalized attention is evident in its approach to client service. In an age when large law firms sometimes treat clients as case numbers, Albano, Richart, Welch & Bajackson takes pride in knowing its clients, understanding their specific situations, and tailoring representation to meet individual needs.

The Independence location places the firm in proximity to family courts serving the Kansas City metro area, and the attorneys have established relationships throughout the local legal system. For Kansas City area families seeking family law representation from attorneys with nearly 60 years of combined experience and peer recognition for excellence, Albano, Richart, Welch & Bajackson LLC offers the combination of expertise, accessibility, and genuine client service that makes a real difference.