Robert Shivley | Manhattan Divorce Lawyer

After graduating from the Washburn School of Law I worked as an Assistant Riley County Attorney. I was responsible for prosecuting traffic, misdemeanor, and drug/violent felony cases. After deciding that I wanted to open my own law practice I left the Riley County Attorney's Office and opened my firm in 2008. My practice handles family law cases including divorce, child support, parenting time modification and enforcement, adoption, and post-motion and appeals to the Kansas Court of Appeals. I also provide representation for traffic and criminal charges. I have served as the Deputy Public Defender for the North Central Public Defender Office and have represented clients charged with all levels of felonies. Regardless of your needs, you can be sure that you will receive compassionate, aggressive, and knowledgeable, legal representation.

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What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
My clients come first. The most important thing an attorney can do is give sound legal advice and make themselves available to the client. I strive to return phone calls the same day when possible.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding aspect of my job is helping the client move from being overwhelmed by their circumstances to be empowered to retake control of their lives. It is personally gratifying to me to be able to guide a client through a daunting legal quagmire and come out the other end with optimism and hope.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
I have always been interested in woodworking and photography. My hobbies give me a good work/life balance.

Are you involved in your community?
I spend 11 years serving my community as an Emergency Medical Technician and Mobile Intensive Care Technician before attending law school.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	Robert Shivley, Attorney at Law		2008 - Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Washburn University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2005
Kansas State University	BS	Business, Operations Management	2001

State / Court	Date
United States District Court of Kansas	2006
Kansas	2006

• Kansas Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present

• Raymond Spring Award | Kansas Trial Lawyers Association | 2005

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2006) Licensed as Attorney in Kansas. Verified with Kansas Bar Association.	November 10, 2017

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