About Us Kansas City Bankruptcy & Criminal Defense Attorneys. Being taken to court is intimidating. In many cases, those filing cases depend on their targets being scared of them, unaware that the case may not have merit, and unsure how to fight back. Bearden Law is a general practice firm, and many of our cases involve defending our clients from debt collection or criminal prosecution. We are a small firm, and we take care of each of our clients personally. We will take the time to discuss your situation and plan a strategy to best address your needs.