Testimonials
Don Francis
Kylee Tobin
Law student at Southern Illinois University. Undergraduate from University of Missouri- Kansas City. Former volunteer and intern at Youth Court.
Ava Howell
Senior at Blue Springs High School. Ava has been volunteering for Youth Court since 8th grade. She has decided to attend Truman State University in 2025.
Brennah Guinn
Brennah has been volunteering at Youth Court since 8th grade. She plans to graduate from University of Missouri- Kansas City in December 2025.
Myia Denham
Myia has been volunteering since 9th grade. She plans to graduate in December 2025 from University of Missouri- Kansas City.
Don Francis
Ania Wlodek Moncrief
Attorney at McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan in Kansas City, MO. Vice-President of the Independence Youth Court Board of Directors. Former volunteer Youth Court student attorney.
Sergeant Danny Barnes
Sergeant with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Lee's Summit, MO. Former Youth Court volunteer student attorney.
Bailie Schnackenberg
Attorney at Polsinelli in Kansas City, MO. Member of the Independence Youth Court Board of Directors. Former Youth Court student volunteer attorney.
Bree Berner Sturner
Attorney at Jackson County Family Court in Kansas City, MO. Member of the Independence Youth Court Board of Directors. Former Independence Youth Court volunteer student attorney.