Kelisen Binder | Attorney

Kelisen has experience both in front of and behind the bench. Prior to founding The Binder Firm, she served as the judicial law clerk for the Honorable Janette R. Rodecap of the 16th Judicial Circuit. Having the privilege and responsibility of clerking for a judge provided Kelisen with a multidimensional understanding of how the judicial system works. Since opening her firm Kelisen has focused her practice on uncontested divorces, prenuptial agreements, estate planning and probate. 

Kelisen is an active attorney in the Kansas City legal community. She is a committee vice-chair for the Young Lawyers Public Relations committee and sits on the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation. Kelisen recently graduated from the Kansas City Bar Leadership Academy and she is a published author in the KC Counselor. The Binder Firm is a member of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Kelisen is in the 2020 Class of the Centurions Leadership Program.

Kelisen Binder is a native of Missouri, born and raised in Chillicothe. Kelisen is the first attorney in her family. She received a full academic scholarship and graduated from Evangel University in Springfield with a degree in Public Administration and Spanish. She continued to law school, and in 2013 received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.  

Life experience has given Kelisen an understanding and empathy for her clients that makes all the difference. She is passionate about advocating for her clients and providing a sound legal voice to families in Kansas and Missouri. Kelisen understands each person is facing a unique challenge, and she stands ready and fully prepared to provide the necessary expertise to effectuate the best possible outcomes.

Madelyne handles scheduling, payments, and communication with clients. Contact Madelyne when you need to make a payment, schedule a meeting with the attorney or paralegal, and if you have questions about any upcoming dates.

Alejandra is in charge of all phone communication at The Binder Firm. She is our first point of contact with all potential new clients and our listening ear for all current clients. We are so lucky to have Alejandra on our team.