A friend recommended this law office to me. I’ve meet Mark Allen but had his son Thomas Allen as my lawyer. They are both awesome. Thomas helped me with my case and was very professional, kept me up to date on information and replied back to my calls and emails quickly. He helped me through a very stressful time. Thomas will be the one who I’ll call, if I need him again. I highly recommended this place.

Straightforward and easy, Mark and Thomas helped my divorce go as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Thomas Allen is the worst person in the world to handle a child custody case or anything to do with family law..from the start this man tells me he thinks im a low life and basically he didnt wanna hear anything myself or my family had to say in regards to MY DAUGHTER.. who by the way i have never got to meet because i guess if you are black own a business and want to be a father to your kids he talks to you like a piece of dirt off his shoe.This was the worst treatment i have ever in my entire life have received from anyone........

Stress free and easy. Our family calls Mark when we need his services.

Would recommend to anyone!!

Mark is nothing short of an amazing attorney. He has helped me through two rounds of custody battles. As an extremely worried mother, having him in my corner was a huge relief. He truly protected mine and my child's best interests. I would trust no one else with my case! His team is easy to work with and will always make you feel like your case is top priority.

Mark is responsive, professional, and forthcoming. I felt like I was working with a friend through a tough divorce.

Not only did Mark Allen handle my divorce where I was able to get no maintenance, no child support, and 50/50 custody (which was my preference), he does all my traffic violations with outstanding results!!

Divorce is hard enough. I had been with my Husband for 25 years and I can truly say...I never saw it coming! Mr. Allen was there for me every step of the way! I have recommended his practice to others and will continue to do so!

Mark Allen has no ethics and should be disbarred. He has no problem willfully lying in court to the judge, and willfully lying to the court in his paperwork. I am reporting him to the Missouri Bar Association.

Mark Allen was very honest and professional and took care of things. He would not take my money unless he was sure he could help me. I will continue to use his services anytime.

Best family attorney in Clay County !

Mark and his team were perfect for me. He made the divorce proceedings clear and easy to understand, took care of everything and always kept me in the loop.

Tom was great in court today, I would reccommend him for anything. He has guided me through this whole ordeal and I could not be happier!

I would highly recommend Tom. I used him in a divorce case, and it was very quick and easy. He’s very professional and took extremely good care of me. He’s very professional, and handled everything extremely well. I would recommend him to anyone needing an amazing attorney.

We had a great experience with Tom during our child custody case. Our unique case was handled professionally and expertly by Tom. He was always available for questions and always kept us up to date with the case. Definitely recommend for anyone needing legal support. Would definitely use Tom Allen again if needed.
Thanks for everything Tom
Jade and Tyler

This firm has always been the best. Friendly, fair n long standing. I'd always recommend

I have used Mark Allen twice over the last five years, my sister also used his son Thomas last year. They both make the whole process very simple and keeps you up to date on what’s going on with your case. They are the only place I’ll go or recommend any of my friends.

Mark made a stressful situation as easy as possible. He is genuine, upfront and professional. I could always count on getting a quick response and knowing what to expect next in the process. I really appreciate all the effort. Thank you!

Mark and Thomas came highly recommended by another lawyer I know, but that doesn't do family law. They helped with a custody modification. Mark and Thomas communicated well, and worked with me through the whole process to keep me informed. I was very stressed going into the process, but Mark talked to me, calmed me down, and gave me a good idea of how it would go. If this situation ever comes up again, my first call will be to Mark.

Very Professional and friendly staff to work with. Very quick and detailed responses to any questions and concerns I had in regards to my cases. Kept me in the loop at all times with the process and handling of what was being done behind the scenes and ended up with a great settlement. I have personally used Mr. Thomas Allen for a few different cases and will be quick to give him a call when I am in need of assistance again in the future. Very pleased with the work he has done for me and would highly recommend him to any friends and family.

Mark Allen is the best. Always prompt, professional and knowledgeable. He has handled anywhere from traffic tickets to child support matters for myself. He is a great attorney and makes you feel at ease when in the court room. If you want an attorney who honest, choose Mark.

Be warned!! If I could leave negative stars I would.
Let me start off by saying that I do not typically leave reviews. I give people the benefit of the doubt and hope that my situation is an isolated one, but honestly I would not want another single sole going through what this law firm has put us through.
Let me start by saying that my husband was told that his case would be handled for $5000. Ok, not a problem. Even a little over, hey we completely understand. We trusted that his initial assessment of the case may have been off. (Way off)Wow were we in for a shock. After spending $7592.23, Mark wants another up to $10,000 to finish the case. I would have understood if he had actually done anything. Anything at all. Everything in our case was handled by Patti, his paralegal. Who by the way was the only person to know what was going on. Anytime we reached out to Mark,via email or voice, he wouldn’t respond for several days, or not at all. The responses never addressed the issues asked about. Then he suddenly, out of the blue,filed to have himself removed from the case without telling us. And he was still acting like his law firm was proceeding as normal on our case.
The opposing counsel(Andrea Bolstad) had counseled my husband prior to being retained by his ex wife about the very same issues being litigated. Not to mention that her partner was my divorce attorney. Unethical?? Ummm yes!! We voiced our concerns and Mark did absolutely nothing to resolve the issue. Pretty sure he was afraid of her,or something fishy was going on. Why would any attorney not have her removed??!!! Every attorney we consulted said that she should have recused herself or something should have been filed.
This case has gone on an entire 10 months with absolutely no resolution in site. His ex wife continues to scream curse words in front of our home, Deny visitation, try her best to turn the children against us, and basically anything to make us miserable. (So bad that we are now taking them to see a counselor)
Instead of filing a new parenting plan, or basically anything, he would call the opposing counsel and ask that she take care of her client. Really?!!! He even signed Andreas name on her behalf to submit to the court. We should have been told what the hell was really going on.
Not to mention making appointments to speak with us, leaving us in the waiting room well past our agreed upon time, and then sending his son in to speak with us, who by the way had no idea about my husbands case or who we were.
We were told in numerous occasions that Subpoenas were ready to go, yet not a single one was sent out. Not one piece of evidence that we told him to subpoena was ever collected. We were told that mediation wasn’t a direction the case was headed, after he had already filed for mediation. Omg are you kidding me?!
Bottom line- save yourself time and money, and choose someone who will fight for you and your rights,instead of stealing your money.
On the bright side, my husbands new attorney indicated that she would have had the case done by now, and for less then we have already spent. She has given us real world solid direction for resolving our struggles with the ex and a direction for the case.
Family law is a sensitive and stressful time for anyone, choose someone who makes you feel like they care about your struggles. Choose someone who respects your time and hard earned money.
We chose Mark because he advertises that he is a “Father’s Rights Lawyer”. That could not be further from the truth!!
Side note: look up 4-1.16 subsection B before hiring this guy. He is just as unethical as Ms Bolstad.

Mr. Mark Allen is the best hands down! Very professional and explains everything in layman’s terms. The process was flawless and quick. Highly recommend this office.

We used Tom Allen for a friend's family matter. Tom was very professional and courteous. He returned calls and emails promptly, communicated effectively and met appointments when he said he would. He has good relationships with other attorney's in the area and proved extremely competent in court by eliciting accurate testimony and presenting the best evidence in our case. We would not hesitate to use Tom's services again and we highly recommend him to anyone wishing to be effectively represented in any family matter, up to and including court.

Thank you Tom for the help you gave a friend in need at a difficult time in his life!

Very pleased and completely comfortable with the way Mark and his son Tom have pointed me and guided me in the right direction with my cases they have been very very helpful with everything I would recommend these men to anyone that need help with anything very professional and make you feel more as if they are your friends and not just a lawyer you hired FIVE STARS FORM ME!!! Thanks guys you rock!

Mark was highly recommended by another attorney who did not do any family law cases but gave me Mark's name and stated if you want someone who will fight hard for you and be guaranteed you will come out on top then get Mark. She also added, "I wouldn't want to go up against Mark because he's a barracuda in the courtroom." I then knew that's who I needed. My custody case was a very nasty and long drawn out battle but I couldn't be any more happier with the outcome in the end. Patty(Mark's paralegal) was always available and professional when I needed to talk with Mark. Mark always responded quickly to my emails. I am so thankful I chose Mark to represent me!
Heidi W.

Very professional! Responds quickly. Provides honest feedback. Would recommend.

Mark Allen handle a family law matter for me. He was extremely efficient and handled my case in a timely manner. Mark was easy to speak to, I was able to express my concerns with my case and he listened with purpose. His team assisted him in filing my court documents and when they communicated with me they were professional. I would recommend Mark Allen for any family law matters that you may need assistance.

Mark Allen and his staff were professional, courteous, honest and upfront with every interaction I had with them. They worked quickly and kept me informed every step of the way. I greatly appreciated how they handled my case and would not hesitate to use their services again. Thank you!

Mark & Patti were great to work with. Very timely and professional! I recommend him!

Very friendly and professional staff and super easy to work with. Mark has helped me many times over the years and I appreciate all the time and effort. I definitely recommend him to my friends and family.

I have had the privilege to call Mark my attorney for the past four years. Mark has always given me sound advice and made me feel like I was his number one priority. His action and advice has always had my best interests in mind with his thoughtful approach to each situation. He is very accessible, and his communication with his clients is second to none. I highly recommend Mark, and I think his numerous high reviews speak to his abilities. If you are looking for an attorney that gets results, then Mark is your answer.

I went to Mark Allen seeking help to get information on getting my daughter's last name changed. I was told by another lawyer that I could do this process on my own but I was hesistant on doing so. After hearing about Holdsworth & Allen, I turned to Mark for help. He assured me that he would make this process fast and easy for me. He and his wife Kim(who works in the front office) were effiecent on getting back with me on issues regarding my case in which was resolved in a very timely manner. I would recommend anyone seeking help to Mark Allen for legal issues.

My family worked with Mark Allen within the law firm. Mark was extremely professional and was very patient with our questions. Mark provided an immense amount of information pertaining to our situation, which made us comfortable with our decision. Highly recommend Mark for any legal needs.

Mark is an extremely practical and reasonable attorney. Phone calls and/or emails have always been responded to in a timely manner. I have always felt his responses have been direct and honest- allowing me to make educated decisions. He has a calming presence which is much appreciated during stressful times. I hate that I have to have him, but glad he's in my corner.

My family has worked with Mark in various matters that have included teen drivers and speeding tickets and various other matters. Mr. Allen has always been upfront with the costs, possible outcomes and steps needed or expected to secure the best possible decisions. And this is explained before we pay any money; no surprises. He's fast to answer emails or phone calls and is very professional in his interactions with the courts, judges and other attorneys so I've never been surprised with any outcomes or processes as proceedings have progressed. I like that he has the ability to work in multiple counties too in the KC Metro area. Highly recommend his services.

I explained to Holdsworth that I was on a budget and gave him my retainer. He spent well over my retainer without my knowledge or permission. And he STILL hadnt come thru for me. Then I had to dismiss the case. It wasn't until I had to dismiss the case that I was notified by Holdsworth of another, way cheaper option. Why wasnt I told this in the beginning? Now I'M getting billed for the overage! Who spends someone elses money without asking first? Just another example of why people feel the way they do about lawyers. DON'T USE THIS GUY!

Given the situation, I could not imagine anyone better then Mark and Patti on your team.

HORRIBLE!!! Gregg is the worst attorney ever. He screwed me out of $2500 I paid him to get me 50/50 custody of my son. The ONLY thing he did was get a ridiculous temp order of every other weekend and ridiculous amount of child support of 700 a month. Didn't even make it to court before he withdrew from my case. So basically he charged me $2500 for nothing. What a real piece of work. He couldn't remember facts of the case. Let the other side have all the control. Never kept me in the loop of anything because he didn't do ANYTHING. He owes me $2500. Please do not use Gregg Harrison you will get ripped off and screwed every single way!!!!