72/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 431 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
General Practice Lawyers in Gladstone, MO: 2026 rankings
519 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Gladstone: RKB LAW, LLC, LFR Score 72/100; 4.9★ from 431 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Cornerstone Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 519.
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Most-reviewed: Gabriele Law Firm, LLC, 623 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 519 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
519 Gladstone general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 519 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the General practice lawyers in Kansas City ranking. See General practice lawyers in Kansas City
Top 10 general practice lawyers in Gladstone at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RKB LAW, LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (431) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Cornerstone Law Firm | 69 | 4.5★ (205) | Kansas City, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Gabriele Law Firm, LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (623) | Independence, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Watt and Young | 66 | 4.9★ (424) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Aimee the Attorney | 66 | 4.9★ (387) | Kansas City, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | The Jacobs Law Firm, LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (32) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | The Sicola Law Firm, LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (62) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | AGH Law | 66 | 5.0★ (227) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Keenan & Bhatia, LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (78) | Kansas City, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Carl W Bussey & Associates | 65 | 4.7★ (142) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
All 519 general practice lawyers in Gladstone, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Kansas City, 5 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Independence, 11 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#8 AGH Law
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 227 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kansas City, 5 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based in Kansas City, 5 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
#16 Mark & Burkhead
Based in Kansas City, 14 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Kansas City, 5 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#18 Kane Law Office
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
#19 FINK LAW FIRM KC
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kansas City, 3 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#22 El Abogado Tomas
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#23 Ruth Russell Law
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Gardner, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Merriam, 15 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
How we ranked Gladstone general practice lawyers
We scored 519 Gladstone general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Gladstone data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a general practice lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a general practice lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- How often do you handle matters like mine?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
General practice lawyers in Gladstone: frequently asked questions
Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Gladstone?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Gladstone, MO is RKB LAW, LLC with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 4.9★ from 431 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cornerstone Law Firm (#2) and Gabriele Law Firm, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 519 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many general practice lawyers are there in Gladstone?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 519 general practice lawyers serving Gladstone, MO. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which general practice lawyers in Gladstone are open 24/7?
13 ranked general practice lawyers in Gladstone post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RKB LAW, LLC (#1), Cornerstone Law Firm (#2) and The Jacobs Law Firm, LLC (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general practice lawyers in Gladstone work on weekends?
34 of 519 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RKB LAW, LLC (#1), Cornerstone Law Firm (#2) and The Jacobs Law Firm, LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Gladstone general practice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 519 rated general practice lawyers in Gladstone is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Gabriele Law Firm, LLC has the most, 623 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?
Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general practice lawyers outside Gladstone count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gladstone city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do general practice lawyers in Gladstone, MO charge?
General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?
For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of general practice lawyers in Gladstone, MO ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Gladstone?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Gladstone
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 519 general practice lawyers serving Gladstone.
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