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Meet Our Team

We have over 50 years combined experience practicing in the Emporia area.


Stephen Atherton


At Atherton and Huth, we believe you are innocent until proven guilty. Stakes can be high in criminal cases, and it's incredibly important that you choose your defense carefully. Stephen Atherton has defended hundreds of criminal cases, and his record clearly shows the expertise and determination that you need next to you in the courtroom.

Deborah Huth


For 25 years, residents of east central Kansas have entrusted Deborah Huth to assist with some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Whether you need help writing or executing a last will and & testament, filing for divorce, determining custody, or growing your family through adoption, Deborah has the experience, compassion and knowledge necessary to help.

Our Practice Areas

We provide expertise in such areas as personal injury, criminal defense, marriage and family law, contracts, and probate law.


  • All
  • Criminal Defense
  • Domestic
  • Personal Injury
  • Estates
  • Contracts
  • Corporations

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Whatever your legal situation, chances are good that Atherton and Huth have seen it before. Let us use our experience in your favor.


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Law Office of Atherton & Huth

415 Commercial St
Emporia, KS 66801

“It is better to risk saving a guilty person than to condemn an innocent one.”
- Voltaire

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