Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 
Insurance companies, hospitals, and corporations have teams of lawyers working to protect their interests. Individuals who have been injured deserve legal representation focused on protecting theirs.
Michael T. Yonke is the founding partner of Yonke Law LLC and a trial attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. For more than 25 years, he has represented individuals and families harmed by negligence, focusing his practice on personal injury litigation for plaintiffs. His work centers on advocating for people facing serious injuries, medical expenses, lost income, and other consequences caused by the actions or carelessness of others.
Mr. Yonke began practicing law in 1994. In 2001, he established Yonke Law to build a firm dedicated to representing injured individuals throughout Kansas City and the surrounding communities. His practice emphasizes thorough preparation, courtroom advocacy, and clear communication with clients during every stage of the legal process.
Raised in Kansas City, Mr. Yonke grew up observing his father, Albert Yonke, practice law and advocate for clients throughout the region. That early exposure to the legal profession shaped his approach to representing injured people—focusing on accountability, careful case development, and helping clients pursue compensation available under Missouri law.
At Yonke Law LLC, Mr. Yonke represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, working with clients who have been injured in accidents and other incidents caused by negligence. He serves clients in Kansas City, Missouri and nearby communities.
