Marina Bell handles family court matters, which primarily includes allegations of abuse and neglect of children in Jackson County. She is committed to advocating for the rights of both parents and children in juvenile court. Her entire legal career has been focused on litigation and she has significant courtroom experience. She is currently licensed by the Supreme Court of Missouri to act as a guardian ad litem in child custody cases. Along with several years in private practice, Marina has served as an attorney for the Juvenile Officer in Jackson County, Missouri. Marina is committed to public service through extensive pro bono work, and clients have quickly come to learn that they can depend on her responsiveness, attention to detail and sensitivity to the unique nature of their cases.
Marina previously served as a judicial law clerk to The Honorable Marco Roldan Circuit Court Judge, Division 16 of the 16th Circuit Court in Missouri.
Education
- University of Notre Dame (B.A., cum laude, 2000)
- Pi Delta Phi Honor Society
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2003)
Bar Admission
- Kansas, 2003
- Missouri, 2004
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2005
Professional Affiliations
- The Missouri Bar
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
