Admissions
- Missouri
- Indiana
- New Mexico
- S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Practice Areas
- Municipal/School Litigation
- Trucking and Transportation
- Premises Liability
- Automotive Liability
Education
- Juris Doctorate, University of the District of Columbia, 2019
- Master of Divinity, Luther Rice College & Seminary, 2023
- Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies, Coppin State University, 2013
Affiliations
- Missouri Bar Leadership Academy, 2023-2024
- Missouri Bar Criminal Practice & Procedure Committee, Co-Chair, 2024-2025
Keya joined the firm in February of 2025 as an associate attorney. Prior to joining Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC, she practiced as an Assistant Public Defender in Lincoln County, MO where her areas of practice included juvenile law, misdemeanor and felony offenses. Additionally, she has served in the Armed Forces as an Automated Logistics Specialist, Observer Coach Training and Paralegal Specialist since September 2013. She prides herself on her unwavering commitment to pursue the best outcome for her clients.
When she is not advocating for her clients, Keya can be found running half marathons and spending quality time with her husband, Tony and their niece, Na’Zalyia. She is an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan.