Troy J. Leavitt — Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney, Blue Springs, MO
"I grew up fighting against bullies, and I was the one who the other kids turned to. Now, I continue to protect others as an adult. I like to win, and I want you to win, too." — Troy Leavitt
Troy J. Leavitt has practised law in the Kansas City metro for 25+ years. He is admitted in Missouri since 1996 and Kansas since 1997, and he spent part of his career as a prosecutor before moving to the other side of the courtroom.
That combination matters more than it sounds. When you are charged with a crime, the person deciding what to offer you is a prosecutor. Troy spent years being that person. He knows how a file gets evaluated, where the weak points in a case are found, and what actually moves a negotiation — because he used to be on the receiving end of those arguments.
At Troy J. Leavitt Law Firm, LLC, you can find the caring, thoughtful, and tenacious advocacy you need to resolve any family law matter. From paternity, guardianship, and premarital agreement issues to divorce, child custody, and post-divorce modifications, we handle it all. As a full-service Blue Springs family law firm, we help individuals and families across the Kansas City Metro Area to get the results they need to preserve their immediate and long-term interests. When life gets hard, Troy works hard for you.
Credentials
• Admitted to the Missouri Bar, 1996
• Admitted to the Kansas Bar, 1997
• Practice areas: divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, modifications, paternity, guardianship, premarital agreements, DWI and DUI defense, traffic violations, orders of protection, assault, theft, expungement
He has been through a divorce himself
Most family law attorneys have not been the client. Troy has.
He has sat on the other side of the table and felt what it is like when the outcome of a hearing decides how often you see your own children. That experience changes how a lawyer explains a case — what he warns you about early, when he tells you a fight is worth having, and when he tells you honestly that it is not.
It is also why the firm does not sell false comfort. You will get a realistic read on your case, including the parts you would rather not hear.
Family law
The firm handles the full range of family matters for clients across Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Grain Valley, Oak Grove and the wider Kansas City metro — from uncontested divorces that need to be done efficiently, to contested custody cases, business valuations and high net worth property division.
Criminal defense
Troy has defended a substantial number of DWI and DUI cases, along with assault, theft, drug and traffic charges in both municipal and circuit courts. A Missouri DWI arrest starts two separate proceedings — the criminal case and an administrative action against your licence — and both have to be defended from the first week.
Working with this firm
You work with Troy directly. Cases are not handed to a rotating associate, and you will not be one of hundreds of files in a volume practice. That is a deliberate choice about how the firm is built.
If you are facing a divorce, a custody dispute, or a criminal charge in eastern Jackson County, call 816-228-6000 to arrange a consultation.
