Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Manhattan, KS
At Oleen Law Firm, we have dedicated decades to providing comprehensive legal representation in Manhattan, Junction City, and surrounding areas of Kansas. Our practice focuses on family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases, where we combine extensive experience with a client-centered approach to achieve favorable outcomes. We prioritize honesty, empathy, and integrity, ensuring clients are fully informed and supported throughout their legal journey.Our attorneys, including Bentson Oleen and Kent E. Oleen, bring specialized expertise in areas such as military divorce, estate planning, and criminal defense. We are committed to litigating when necessary but also strive to resolve cases efficiently outside of court. With a legacy of service dating back to 1976, we aim to restore clients' peace of mind through personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Estate Planning
Military Divorce
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined legal experience in Kansas courts.
- Our attorneys prioritize personalized strategies tailored to client needs.
- We are prepared to litigate complex cases when necessary.
- Free initial consultations are available for all practice areas.
- Our firm emphasizes transparency, empathy, and ethical representation.
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and alimony matters with sensitivity and legal precision. We guide clients through emotionally challenging cases while prioritizing their rights and family well-being. With decades of experience in Kansas courts, we provide strategic counsel for both traditional and military divorces.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing charges for sex crimes, violent offenses, and drug-related crimes with aggressive advocacy. Our approach combines thorough case investigation and courtroom experience to protect clients' freedoms. We handle cases from initial hearings through trial, ensuring constitutional rights are upheld.
Personal Injury
Our firm represents clients in car accident, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases to secure fair compensation. We investigate liability, negotiate with insurers, and litigate when necessary. Our track record includes recovering damages for clients with catastrophic injuries and long-term care needs.
Estate Planning
We assist with creating wills, trusts, and probate strategies to protect clients' legacies. Our planning considers family dynamics and tax implications to ensure smooth asset transfer. We also help executors navigate probate court requirements efficiently.
Military Divorce
We handle military divorces addressing unique challenges like deployment and federal benefits division. Our experience includes navigating jurisdictional issues and protecting service members' rights. We provide tailored solutions for active-duty personnel and their families.
People
Bentson R. Oleen
Partner
Bentson Oleen specializes in personal injury and family law, leveraging his 2006 Juris Doctorate from Washburn University. Born in Manhattan, he focuses on helping clients rebuild after life-altering events while maintaining deep ties to the local community.
Kent E. Oleen
Founder & Partner
With over 40 years of experience since graduating from Washburn University in 1976, Kent Oleen handles complex family and criminal law cases. A Junction City native, he combines courtroom expertise with a commitment to accessible legal representation for Kansas residents.
Questions
What areas of law does Oleen Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in family law, criminal defense, personal injury claims, estate planning, and military divorce cases across Kansas.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all our practice areas to discuss your legal options and next steps.
How does the firm handle court litigation?
While we prioritize out-of-court resolutions, we have decades of trial experience and will aggressively represent you in court when necessary.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience in Kansas legal matters, including military divorce and complex criminal defense cases.
