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Best Family Law Attorneys in Missouri

Lawyer Legion created this list of the top picks in 2024 for the best family law attorneys in Missouri. To rank the top family lawyers and other lawyers in Missouri, we used both objective and subjective criteria.

The top family law attorneys were selected based on their career accomplishments, success in high-profile cases, professional involvement, community leadership, and board certifications.

This list represents a sample of some of the most highly accomplished family lawyers currently practicing in Missouri. When reviewing this list, please be aware of each of the following:

  • Lawyers cannot pay to be included in this list.
  • Only lawyers who are active on Lawyer Legion were selected.
  • No online directory can accurately determine a statewide list of attorneys who are actually “the best” at practicing family law (but our list comes close).
Kirk Christopher Stange
Family Lawyer
St. Louis, MO
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Craig G. Kallen
Family Lawyer
Town and Country, MO
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Tana Benner
Family Lawyer
Columbia, MO
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Aryn Goempel
Family Lawyer
Union, MO
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Travis Fleming
Family Lawyer
Columbia, MO
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Jonathan K Glassman
Family Lawyer
St. Louis, MO
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David S Betz
Family Lawyer
St. Louis, MO
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Mary Louise Hinton
Family Law and Estate and Probate Lawyer
Lake Ozark, MO
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Jennifer Lee Rench
Family Law and Divorce Lawyer
St. Louis, MO
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Missouri Family Law Legal Resources

Family Law Bar Associations and Legal Organizations

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) - The AAML is a national organization of highly-skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in family law cases throughout the United States. The Academy's members are known as "Fellows" and have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, excellence, knowledge and integrity in the practice of family law. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has over 1650 fellows across all 50 U.S. states.
American College of Family Trial Lawyers (ACFTL) - The ACFTL is an invitation-only, elite organization of 100 of the most skilled family trial lawyers in the United States. Known as diplomates, members who have been accepted into this organization have demonstrated significant litigation skills in complex family law cases. The American College of Family Trial Lawyers has received national recognition through its diplomates handling of well-publicized cases and cutting edge issues in family law.
International Academy of Family Lawyers - The International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) is a non-profit organization that serves family lawyers in the United States and across the world.

Specialty Certifications in Family Law

Family Trial Law - The NBTA certifies lawyers in family trial law. This specialty area of law involves litigation in family law cases, such as divorce, separation, child custody or paternity actions. Attorneys can earn board certification as specialists in family law trials.

Missouri Government and Court Resources

Attorney General Office of Missouri

Attorney General Office of Missouri - The Attorney General's Office of Missouri, led by the Attorney General elected by the people, serves as the chief legal advisor and advocate for the state. This office is responsible for providing legal counsel to state agencies and officials, representing Missouri in legal matters, and overseeing law enforcement. The Attorney General plays a pivotal role in prosecuting and defending legal actions on behalf of the state, issuing legal opinions, and addressing a wide range of legal issues, including consumer protection, civil rights, and public safety.

Missouri Courts

Missouri Courts - The Missouri Courts are entrusted with the vital task of administering justice and upholding the rule of law in the state. Their duties include interpreting and applying the law, adjudicating civil and criminal cases, safeguarding individual rights, ensuring due process, and overseeing family law matters. The Missouri judiciary also addresses specific legal challenges relevant to the state, including matters related to its diverse communities and economic landscape.

Missouri Department of Social Services

Missouri Department of Social Services - The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) oversees and administers a diverse range of social service programs aimed at improving the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families in the state. DSS manages programs such as Medicaid, child welfare services including foster care and adoption, and support for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. The department works to provide essential resources, support, and care to Missourians in need, promoting health, self-sufficiency, and family stability while safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable populations across the state.

Missouri Legislative Branch

Missouri Legislative Branch - The Missouri General Assembly, the state's legislative branch, operates under a bicameral system, comprising the Missouri Senate and the Missouri House of Representatives. The Senate has 34 members serving four-year terms, while the House comprises 163 members serving two-year terms. The General Assembly is responsible for proposing, debating, and passing laws that govern the state. Its duties include formulating the state budget, levying taxes, and addressing various policy issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Supreme Court of Missouri

Supreme Court of Missouri - The Supreme Court of Missouri serves as the highest judicial authority in the state, responsible for interpreting and administering the law. Its primary function is to review appeals from lower courts to ensure the correct interpretation and application of state laws and the constitution. The court hears a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, and establishes legal precedents that guide lower courts and legal practitioners statewide. Additionally, the Supreme Court of Missouri oversees the regulation of attorneys, managing attorney admissions, setting ethical standards, and ensuring the professionalism and ethical conduct of lawyers across the state.

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