Practice Areas

Areas of Practice


Bankruptcy

We are focused on getting you out of debt to resume your life as it should be, stress free! At our offices, we focus on both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Chapter 7

This allows you to get a handle on your finances to get on with your daily life. If you quality for this, within months you will be able to get rid of all dischargeable debt.

Chapter 13

This method works with your creditors to craft a plan for payment (that is affordable to you). This is beneficial because it can save your home and other valuable, important assets. If you complete a 3-5 year plan successfully, your debt will be wiped clean.

Family Law

  • Divorce
  • Child custody
  • Child support
  • Spousal support
  • Prenuptial agreements
  • Paternity
  • Adoptions
  • Orders for protection
  • Contempt orders
  • Modifications

Man With Injury — Independence, MO — Jennifer Benedict Law Office

We understand that accidents can happen at the worst of times, when you least expect them. These injuries can take over your daily life in an instant. This is followed by many medical appointments and insurance meeting. In these cases, if you are injured due to someone else's negligence, you deserve compensation.

Jennifer Benedict used to work for an insurance company, so she understands how they look at claims or use exclusion to get in the way of your compensation. She will fight for you to ensure that your recoveries are maximized, physically and financially.

DUI & Traffic

Did you know that a DUI can be considered a felony in Missouri? Repeat offenders face even more sever consequences. Because of this, it is very important to tight each and every drunk driving charge you face aggressively. Whether you've been charged with drunk drive, arrested for driving under the influence of narcotics, or related charges, we will fight for you in court, helping you keep your license on the way.

Traffic Matters

  • Speeding tickets
  • Traffic signal violations
  • Accidents from following 
  • too closely
  • Violations after an accident
  • Improper vehicular movement
  • Driving not properly licensed vehicle
  • Drag racing and exhibitions of speed
  • Driving while suspended or revoked
  • Failure to produce proof of insurance

All Areas of Practice


  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Divorce
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
  • DUI/Traffic
  • Custody
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dog and Animal Bites
  • Slip & Fall
  • Premises Liability
  • Chapter 7 bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  • Custody/ Modifications
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents/ Crashes/ Wrecks
  • Motorcycle/ ATV Accidents
  • Passenger Injuries
  • Bankruptcy General
  • Criminal Defense
  • Civil Litigation

Call us at (816) 252-9400 to learn more about how we can help you!

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