Marina E. Bell

Marina E. Bell is an attorney at Polsinelli with a dedicated focus on family court matters, including cases of abuse and neglect involving children in Jackson County, Missouri. She serves as a guardian ad litem and passionately advocates for the best interests of both children and parents in juvenile court proceedings.

Marina earned her J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2003 and holds a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame, class of 2000. She is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri and appears before the U.S. District Courts for the District of Kansas and the Western District of Missouri.

With extensive courtroom experience, Marina brings years of litigation skill to her work. She previously served as an attorney for the Juvenile Officer in Jackson County and as a law clerk to the Honorable Marco Roldan. She also spent several years in private practice, deepening her understanding of family and juvenile law.

Clients appreciate Marina’s responsiveness, compassion, and meticulous attention to detail. She is especially skilled at navigating the sensitive and often complex dynamics of child custody and protection cases. Her work is marked by a commitment to achieving fair and just outcomes for vulnerable families.

Marina E. Bell’s service extends beyond the courtroom through her pro bono involvement and community recognition. In 2021, she was among 13 Jackson County attorneys honored with the Impact of the Year Award by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. She remains an active member of the Missouri Bar and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, demonstrating ongoing dedication to both legal excellence and public service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Polsinelli
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Missouri

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  BA with Cum Laude

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