Nicole Fisher
Owner
Nicole is the founder and owner of Fisher Law LLC. Nicole focuses her practice exclusively in family law litigation. Nicole prides herself in providing her clients with skilled advocacy while being compassionate to the crisis at hand. Nicole is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas.
After attending undergrad at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, Nicole obtained her law degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Immediately after graduating from law school, Nicole moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she worked for the Federal Public Defender. Missing the Midwest, Nicole moved backed to Kansas City where she clerked for the Honorable Marco Roldan in Independence, Missouri. Nicole opened her own practice in 2011.
Nicole is actively involved with various bar associations as a Past-President of the Association for Women Lawyers, Past-Chair of the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section and a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Johnson County Bar Association, Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, Cass County Bar Association and American Inns of Court. Additionally, Nicole is an active member and volunteer through the Junior League of Kansas City and Jackson County CASA.
Many legal groups have recognized Attorney Nicole Fisher with awards and speaking engagements. She has been chosen as a Super Lawyer since 2018 and frequently speaks at continuing legal education for the Missouri Bar and local county bar associations. Nicole enjoys traveling the globe, local sports (GO ROYALS), live music, and is an avid animal lover.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law Litigation
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Missouri
- Kansas
EDUCATION
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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri
- J.D. - 2006
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Graceland University
- B.A. - 2003
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Business Administration
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Super Lawyer 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018
- Women's Justice Award, Litigation Practitioner 2019 and Rising Star 2016
- Super Lawyers: Rising Start 2015, 2016 and 2017
- 2016 Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Young Lawyer of the Year
- 2015 Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Award
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Family Law Committee, Member
- Former President, Association of Women Lawyers
- Former Chair, Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section
- Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, Member
- Cass County Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Johnson County Bar Association, Member
- Johnson County Family Law Inns of Court
- Jackson County CASA, Board Member
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Military Matters, Volunteer
- Junior League of Kansas City, Sustainer
- Circle of Red
Recent Blog Posts
How to Talk to Children About Divorce
Annulment vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?
How Long Will it Take to Get Divorced? Understanding the Duration of the Divorce Process
Choosing the Right Family Lawyer: A Guide to Finding Your Legal Ally
Welcome To Our Blog
Recommendations
- Nicole is a tireless advocate. She is direct and will always advocate fiercely for the best interests of her clients!
- Hired Nicole for a child custody case. Was very straight forward and kept me in the loop. Was always focused and on point during prep and during court. Very good at guiding through process and able to get me a positive outcome in my case.
- This wonderful law firm has an awesome team. I truly appreciate them. Quick, easy, painless, upfront with cost; processes, and realistic about the time frame. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
- Ms. Nicole Fisher is a top-notch attorney! She is very attentive, professional, detailed, and confident. Nicole is very upfront and honest with her clients. She is very assertive and knowledgeable with all issues! I would absolutely recommend Fisher Law!! Hands down, the best law firm around!
- Nicole is great! She walked me through the process of my custody battle and didn't lie to me about what I could or not get. She responded very quickly when I had any questions or concerns. She's very straight forward. Her staff are wonderful also!
- Nicole is a great attorney to have on your side. I've been with Nicole for 2 years now and has been there as a mentor ever since. She is timely with emails, motions for the court, she is strong and confident in court, and she tells you the truth. Nicole and her team is very knowledgeable and wi...
- Nicole was fantastic and worked hard for me with my custody case. Always was up front and honest. Sometimes this even meant hearing some hard truths, but always would present solutions to try and find the best for me and my case. The best part of her work was the fact she never backed down from ...
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueI hired Nicole Fisher based on reviews I read regarding family law services and I was not disappointed. Nicole knew what we needed to do for my children and the difficult situation they were experiencing in my ex's household. She knows th...
- Great experience dealing with such a difficult matter. Nicole and her staff were everything I needed them to be. They were reasonably priced, efficient and I believe I got the best possible result. Thank you Fisher Law!
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueNicole is great! She walked me through the process of my custody battle and didn't lie to me about what I could or not get. She responded very quickly when I had any questions or concerns. She's very straight forward. Her staff are wonderfu...
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ResponsivenessNicole is my miracle worker. She knows her stuff and isn't afraid to take on a challenge. She is always honest and will let you know what the right thing to do is even when you're an emotional wreck. I will continue to go to her as long as she is ...
- I would recommend Miss Fisher and her entire law firm to anyone and everyone!!! I reached out to Miss Fisher's law firm on short notice and she and her staff worked extremely long hours (tirelessly) organizing and putting together my case. They were prompt with all aspects of the case and my case...
- Nicole and team were extremely knowledgeable regarding family law; specifically motions to modify, child support and state laws regarding parenting plans. Their work provided great value, in that the case matters were resolved as quickly as possible and without unnecessary fees or services. She w...
- Nicole was excellent during the process. i understood everything that was going on and made decisions based off of principles and knew we would lose. But she did her job better then any other attorney that I had hired before. Once in court she switched into high gear and made me believe I would h...
- Massively helpful. Would definitely recommend and, if needed, will use in the future. Very professional and easy to work with. Happy with the help and results!
- Nicole is straight forward. I have (unfortunately) been back to court several times with my ex and every lawyer I had before Nicole seemed to just want to settle and I kept losing. With Nicole I have gained more time with my kids and residency for education. She has always been blunt with me and ...
- Positive: ProfessionalismNicole and her team always took EXCELLENT care of my needs. She is thorough and willing to offer creative solutions for the best outcomes. Nicole was always great at being willing to hear my questions and concerns. Would definitely recommed.
- Nicole and her team were incredibly thorough, fair, attentive, and capable. We went to trial and I never had any doubts about it. I'm confident using her in the future, as the need might arise. I highly recommend her.
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueNicole and the entire firm are a pleasure to work with as they are responsive, knowledgeable, practical and respected.
- I had a difficult modification of parenting plan. I went through 2 attorneys prior to finding Nicole, and feel very fortunate I was referred to her. She was always prompt in her responses, extremely efficient in the time I was billed for, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of the case. ...
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ValueNicole Fisher is a shark. Never one to mince words, Fisher is direct and aggressive, a strong advocate and ally for her clients.
- Nicole is amazing and gets the job done, period. She's put up with me for 2.5 years and has WELL exceeded expectations :D
- Nicole Fisher was a beast in my divorce.... I am still completely mind blown at how well she got me set up. She isn't the cheapest attorney but I truly believe it was worth every penny. Highly highly recommend her!
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueMs. Nicole Fisher is the top notch attorney! She is very attentive, professional, detailed, and confident. Nicole is very upfront and honest with her clients. She is very assertive and knowledgable with all issues! I would absolutely rec...
- Ms. Nicole Fisher provided excellent advice from our first meeting to our last. She kept her word on all matters. Her staff was professional and helpful. I recommend Ms. Fisher to anyone looking for a family law attorney.
- Nicole Fisher represented me for my child custody case. She was very informative and knowledgeable. She was always quick to respond when I had questions or concerns regarding my case. I would definitely recommend her!! She did such an amazing job on my case!!