Bearden Law

What Bearden Law does

Bearden Law, LLC is a privately held, multi-practice law firm headquartered in Nevada, Missouri, that serves individual consumers across 21 counties in Western Missouri through three offices (Nevada headquarters, Kansas City, Butler). Founded in 2011 by Jovanna Bearden as a solo consumer-rights practice originally operating as the Longo Law Firm, the firm formalized its current partnership structure in 2017 when Joe Bearden joined, extending services beyond bankruptcy and debt relief into criminal defense and family law. As of 2024, the firm operates with three attorneys: Jovanna Bearden (Consumer Rights/Bankruptcy), Joe Bearden (Criminal Justice/Family Law), and Zac Griffith (Criminal Justice/Family Law).

The firm delivers five core practice areas: bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), criminal defense (felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/DWI, traffic violations), family law (divorce, custody, support, paternity, guardianship, adoption), debt relief (creditor defense, settlements, collection harassment), and mortgage relief (foreclosure prevention). Revenue is generated through hourly and flat-fee billing; most initial consultations are free (family-law consultations carry a $250 fee applied to services), and minor traffic violation representation is offered at a $150 flat attorney fee in addition to court fines. The firm operates a direct-to-consumer model with client acquisition driven by its Wix-hosted website (bearden.law), phone lines, email, and a Facebook page, supplemented by SEO-targeted, county-specific landing pages and educational blog content authored by the firm's attorneys.

The firm's positioning emphasizes addressing underlying issues (addiction, predatory lending, co-parenting) alongside legal remedies, a stance the firm describes as differentiating it from peers focused primarily on courtroom outcomes. Bearden Law has no proprietary technology platform, no public API, no mobile application, and no disclosed external funding; it operates as an independent LLC with no institutional investors, no parent-company affiliations, and a 1-10 employee headcount. Strategic activity to date has centered on local brand-building in Western Missouri via SEO-optimized content, modest geographic expansion through branch offices in Kansas City and Butler, and incremental practice-area broadening.

Name

Bearden Law

Legal name

Bearden Law, LLC

Website

https://bearden.law

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bearden Law, LLC is a privately held Missouri law firm with three attorneys providing bankruptcy, criminal defense, family law, debt relief, and mortgage relief services to individual consumers across 21 Western Missouri counties through offices in Nevada, Kansas City, and Butler.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Criminal defense representation
• Family law services
• Consumer bankruptcy filing
• Debt relief defense
• Mortgage foreclosure defense

Headquarters

HQ city

Nevada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Consultation Fees: Initial consultations are offered free for most matters (except family law which is $250 applied to services). This provides entry point for client acquisition.
2. Attorney Fees - Hourly or Flat Rate: Clients can choose between hourly rates and flat fees for legal services. The firm works with clients within their budget and offers flexible payment arrangements.
3. Traffic Violation Services: $150 attorney fee for most minor traffic violations in addition to assessed fines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bearden Law provides legal representation to individual consumers in Western Missouri across four core practice areas: criminal justice defense (felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/DWI, traffic violations), family law (divorce, custody, support, paternity, guardianship, adoption), bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), and consumer debt/mortgage relief (creditor defense, foreclosure prevention, collection harassment). Services are billed on either hourly or flat-fee structures, with free initial consultations offered for most matters and a $250 paid consultation for family law.

Product overview

Bearden Law is a Western Missouri law firm offering four core legal service areas: Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), Criminal Justice (felony and misdemeanor defense), Family Law (divorce, custody, support, paternity, guardianship, adoption), and Debt Relief (creditor defense, settlements, collection harassment). Additional services include mortgage relief, traffic violation representation, and fee-based initial consultations. The firm was founded in 2017 through partnership between Jovanna Bearden and Joe Bearden, with a mission focused originally on debtor protection that expanded to include criminal and family law matters. Bearden Law operates three branch offices in Nevada, Butler, and Kansas City, Missouri, serving clients across 21 Missouri counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Criminal Justice Legal Services
• Family Law Legal Services Legal assistance for family matters including divorce, child custody, paternity actions, child support, spousal support, guardianship, and adoption proceedings in Missouri.
• Bankruptcy Legal Services Legal representation for individuals seeking debt relief through bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, to halt collections, stop foreclosures, and obtain a fresh financial start.
• Debt Relief Services Legal representation for debt-related issues outside of bankruptcy, including defending against creditor lawsuits, negotiating settlements, and addressing collection harassment.
• Mortgage Relief Services Legal assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure, including stopping foreclosure sales, challenging mortgage company errors, and using bankruptcy options to protect real property.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Nolo: Long-standing publisher of do-it-yourself legal books, forms, and articles covering family law, bankruptcy, and consumer rights. Indirectly competes by enabling self-representation on matters Bearden handles.
• Clio: Leading cloud-based legal practice management software used by tens of thousands of solo and small law firms. Adjacent enabling technology that supports firms like Bearden in case management, billing, and client intake.
• JustAnswer: On-demand online platform connecting consumers with lawyers and other experts for paid consultations. Competes for the 'initial consultation' funnel step that Bearden uses to acquire clients.
• Avvo: Legal directory and Q&A marketplace connecting consumers with attorneys, with lawyer profiles, reviews, and lead generation. Functions as a marketing channel for small consumer-facing firms like Bearden.
• LawPay: Trust-account-compliant online payment processor built specifically for law firms. Adjacent infrastructure provider that supports similar small-firm GTM motions, including flat-fee service offerings.

Emerging players

• LegalZoom: Online legal services platform offering bankruptcy filing, family law forms, and other consumer legal services. Competes for the same consumer clients on simpler matters but does not provide courtroom representation.
• Rocket Lawyer: Online legal services platform with document preparation, attorney consultations, and subscription-based legal help. Competes with Bearden on simpler matters like traffic violations and basic family filings.
• LegalShield: Subscription-based legal services provider offering access to attorneys for a monthly fee, including family law and basic legal consultations. Competes for the same consumer segment with a different business model.

Direct peers

• Cordell & Cordell: National law firm focused on family law (divorce, custody, support) for men, with a multi-office consumer-facing model similar to Bearden's family law practice. Comparable as a consumer-direct family law specialist.
• Sterling Lawyers: Regional Midwest family law firm with a similar small-team, multi-office, consumer-direct GTM motion and flat-fee pricing for family law services. Closely comparable in size, service mix, and geographic positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BeardenLaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bearden-law

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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