Mary Beth Youngworth - a Kansas City, United States Employment Discrimination Lawyer

Kansas City Employment Discrimination Lawyer

Updated: 04/27/2026

Areas of Practice

Employment Discrimination
Sexual Harassment/Abuse
Bullying/Harassment
Product Liability
Criminal

Attorney Information

Overview

I have dedicated my legal career to ensuring those who have been wronged by the actions of another find relief in the justice system. I have prosecuted complex legal and factual scenarios, through all phases of litigation, specifically adult and child sex offenses, murder, assault, robbery, child abuse/neglect, and domestic violence. I am adept at navigating the legal system, leveraging resources and engaging in mediation and settlement negotiations.

My time as a prosecutor not only honed the skill set necessary to take on the “hard” cases, it made me comfortable in the courtroom arguing cases to jury verdicts in both first and second chair positions. I developed a high level of empathy that carried over to my civil practice. My desire to ensure that those who have been wronged by the tortious, discriminatory, or negligent conduct of others drives me to dedicate my legal skills to ensuring the justice system is employed to ensure the rights of all people are upheld.

In law school, I interned with the Honorable Zel M. Fischer of the Missouri Supreme Court, participated in the prosecution and veteran’s clinic, and was recognized for excellence in advocacy in multiple moot court and mock trial competitions. Before attending law school, I served my country in the United States Army. I commissioned in the top two percent of Active Duty Appointees nationwide and was honored to be selected to serve as a helicopter pilot. I deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, flying combat missions as an Attack Scout Helicopter Weapons Team Air Mission Commander and Pilot in Command.

My peers and supervisors describe me as tenacious and dedicated. I am passionate and will fight for my clients to get the best possible outcome. When not advocating for others, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children and squeezing in a good book on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army’s Air Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star

Education

Legal Education
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), Columbia, Missouri, 2016
  J.D.
  Honors: Certificate in Dispute Resolution
  Honors: Order of Barristers
Non Legal Education
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2006
  B.A.
  Honors: Distinguished Military Graduate
  Major: English
  Minor: Military Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Cass County Prosecutor’s Office, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Hepler Broom, LLC, Associate Attorney
United States Army, Captain, Aviation

Classes and Seminars

Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy, 2018
Missouri Office of Prosecutorial Services Trial Academy, 2018
Missouri Child First Forensic Interview Protocol, 2021

Bar Admissions

Missouri, 2016

Other Affiliations

Association for Women Lawyers – Kansas City, Member, 2019 - Present
Denise Hennings Connections Program, Mentee Class of 2020
National Employment Lawyers Association – Kansas City, Member, Present

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Contact

Kansas City, MO

4600 Madison Avenue
Suite 810
Kansas City, MO 64112

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Phone: 888-493-5074

Fax: 816-283-8739

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.kdh-law.com

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