Emily DeFoor

Trial Attorney at DM Injury Law
Kansas City, MO

About Emily DeFoor

Emily takes pride in ensuring that her clients feel heard, supported, and confident throughout the legal process. She builds her client relationships on trust, striving to create an environment where clients know she will fight tirelessly for them while keeping them informed every step of the way. Starting in Family Law, some of Emily's most defining moments in her career were moments of bringing families the support they needed during a difficult time within the legal system. This includes helping a grandmother regain visitation with her granddaughter after three years of no contact, as well as advocating for a mother's right to provide the mental health care needed for her child. Experiences like these have reinforced Emily's commitment to achieving meaningful results for her clients.

A Kansas City native, Emily grew up in Overland Park and later returned to practice in her hometown community. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking and baking, tackling DIY projects, painting, and hosting friends and family. She also loves spending time with her three dogs. Whether it's moving forward with representation or guiding you to the right resource, you'll leave our conversation with clarity.

Proven verdicts and settlements at DM Injury Law

These results are credited to DM Injury Law. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

$10.5 millionSettlement

A commercial truck driver crossed the center line on a Buchanan County road in July 2022, killing two teenagers and seriously injuring a third young passenger; five plaintiff families reached a $10.5 million global settlement in January 2024.

Buchanan County Circuit Court, Missouri · 2024Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$600,000Settlement

A rear-end collision by a teen driver near Leawood, Kansas aggravated the plaintiff's pre-existing neck condition and required surgery; after the court struck the defense liability expert one week before trial, the case settled for $600,000.

Johnson County District Court, Kansas · 2026Car AccidentsRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
J.D.
Washburn University
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Missouri
State Bar of Kansas

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.