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I am the child of divorced parents who returned to court several times throughout my childhood. I interacted with attorneys at a young age, which sparked an early interest in child advocacy. I graduated law school in 2009, in the middle of a financial crisis. Jobs were few and far between. I spent my first year after graduation completing training for and volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the St. Louis City Juvenile Court, advocating for children in foster care. I was raised in St. Louis and chose to stay here to raise my family. In my free time, I enjoy baking, cake decorating, cooking, and spending time with my family.. I grew up the child of divorced parents. Like many divorced families, mine experienced several child support and custody modifications. My family went through the same things my clients’ families are going through – court hearings, depositions, and expert witnesses. While I have not stood in the exact same shoes as most of my clients, my experience as a child of divorced parents provides me with a unique perspective and approach to family law. It’s also what led me to get certified as a Guardian ad Litem. Working as a Guardian ad Litem has helped me develop a more child-centric approach to custody matters.. Family law often involves strong emotions and difficult decisions. I consider it a privilege to be able to help people get through what is often one of the most challenging times in their lives. Family law issues are disruptive, unpredictable, and scary. My goal as a family law attorney is to help people navigate this process with grace and the knowledge to lead them to the best possible result.

Megan M. Nolan, born in 1983 in Belleville, Illinois, is an experienced attorney admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2009 and the Illinois Bar in 2010. She earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2009, focusing on Civil Litigation. Ms. Nolan's practice encompasses various areas, including Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Paternity, Probate Estates and Guardianship, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Contract Disputes, and Litigation. She graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology from Murray State University in 2006. Megan Nolan is an active member of professional associations such as the Illinois State Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division Section Member), St. Clair County Bar Association, and Missouri Bar Association. Her past employment includes roles at Stange Law Firm, P.C, Blake Law Group, P.C, Klar, Izsak & Stenger, LLC, and Goldenhersh & Goldenhersh, PC.

Finding the right family law attorney in Belleville, Illinois, is important. Family law attorneys help you through some of your most difficult times, touching on some of the most important aspects of your life. Drew Dossett is an understanding and empathetic Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC, able to assist clients throughout St. Clair County from the firm’s Belleville, Illinois office.. Drew completed her undergraduate degree at Southern Illinois University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law. She is currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.. Drew was named a Rising Stars Honoree by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine for 2024, an award that represents no more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Before joining Stange Law Firm, Drew gained legal experience and knowledge working for many different organizations. She has worked as a Law Clerk for the Illinois Attorney General, where she interviewed clients, researched laws and statutes for supervising attorneys, and drafted memos, complaints, and motions. She has also spent time as a Student Worker at the Domestic Violence Clinic, observing court proceedings and reviewing documents and statutes. From there, she worked as a Law Clerk for a firm in Edwardsville, Illinois, where she helped manage over 500 cases for clients.. In her free time, Drew loves spending time with her wife, Theresa, and their family. She also enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and traveling to new places.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

NATHAN P. LINKS, born in Carlyle, Illinois .. License: Illinois, 2012. Education: Southern Illinois University Carbondale (B.S. in Biological Sciences, 2009); St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2012). Member: Illinois State Bar Association, St. Clair County Bar Association.. Areas of Practice:. Mr. Links practices in the following areas of law: Estates and Trusts, Family Law, Real Estate, and Guardianships, as well as General Practice.

Ms. Eggert practices primarily domestic relations and family law including divorce, parentage, allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, child support, relocation and post-decree modifications. She also does Estate Planning and Guardianship work.  Ms. Eggert practices primarily in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties.  She often serves the court as a Guardian ad litem in Peoria and Tazewell Counties, having undergone significant additional training to become qualified in cases involving minors.. Before joining the firm, Ms. Eggert was employed by the State of Illinois, Office of the Commissioner of Savings and Residential Finance (now the Office of Banks and Real Estate) as Assistant General Counsel.  In her time with the State, Ms. Eggert gained a wealth of experience both civil and administrative, in the areas of financial regulation and administrative law. Ms. Eggert concentrated her practice on the regulation of mortgage bankers and brokers, and participated in extensive efforts to draft amendatory and enabling legislation. Following her time at the OCSRF, Ms. Eggert worked with a Chicago "gold coast" real estate developer and for BancTrust as Vice President of mortgage lending.. She spent several years raising her two children, and considers them her most significant accomplishments.. ·       Admissions. o   Admitted to Illinois Bar, 1994. o   Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. o   Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. ·       Education. o   University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI (B.S. in “The Law and Psychology of Abnormal Behavior” 1991). o   DePaul University College of Law -  Chicago, IL (J.D. 1994). ·       Community Involvement. o  Prairie State Legal Services, Borderless Pro Bono Project and Clinics Volunteer. o  Center for Prevention of Abuse, Board Member. o   10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, Member and Help Desk Volunteer. o   Member and past President, Jewish Federation of Peoria. o   Member Illinois Supreme Court, Commission on Access to Justice, Forms Subcommittee. o   Chairperson, Peoria Holocaust Memorial Relocation Project. o   Board Member and past layperson Director of Advancement, Peoria Day School. o   Trustee and Vice President of the Sam J. Stone B'Nai Brith Covenant House. o   Past President of Bradley University Hillel. o   Past Chairperson of Peoria Forward. o   Past President of Hadassah of Peoria. o   Past President of PTO Peoria Day School. ·       Awards and Honors. o   2012 Illinois Legal Aid Online Advocate of the Month (November 2012). o   2012 PCBA received the prestigious ISBA McAndrew's Award in part for Divorce Clinics developed with Ms. Eggert through PCBA’s Pro-Bono Committee. o   2010 Peoria County Bar Association’s Volunteer Attorney of the Year. o   2005 National Leader of the Year, Hadassah International. o   2007 Jewish Federations of North America Tel Aviv One National Young Leader. ·       Professional Affiliations. o   10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, Member. o   Peoria County Bar Association, past Board Member and Committee Chair. o   Illinois State Bar Association, Member. o   American Bar Association, Member. o   American Association for Justice, Member

Ann R. Pieper is an associate attorney at Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White and Frederick P.C. Ann regularly advises clients on policies and procedures to reduce litigation exposure, advises clients on concerns prior to adverse action, and litigates on behalf of her clients in court and at the administrative agency level. Ann's approach to law is practical and realistic as she aspires to identify her clients' problems and find workable and long term solutions. Ann and her family reside in Morton, Illinois.

Attorney Candice M. Thomason is an Associate Attorney at Murphy & Dunn, P.C. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and is a member of both the Peoria County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Candice is a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law, where she graduated with honors. She also earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University.

Halenkamp Law, LLC bases its foundation on the revolutionary principle that legal counsel is more important than billable hours. Halenkamp Law, LLC's family law practice commits to an aggressive, strategic approach which maximizes effectiveness for each client. George L. Halenkamp, IV is dedicated to being an advisor and advocate for all of his family law clients, which earned him the 2015 American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Ten Best in the State of Missouri.Halenkamp Law, LLC's corporate services practice consistently delivers results oriented solutions to his client’s real world challenges. George is uniquely qualified to provide guidance throughout the broad spectrum of commercial transactions,contracts, regulatory compliance, and leasehold premises.In addition, George has significant experience representing individuals in consumer protection, real estate, personal injury, traffic, and criminal matters.

Ruth draws from extensive professional experience and four degrees of higher education in her practice of law. She grew up on a family farm in New Athens, Illinois, graduated from New Athens High School, and attained her Bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University. Soon after, she began an education career as a teacher, principal, and superintendent that included earning Master and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees from Southern Illinois University.. Building on her experience as a public educator, Ruth pursued her passion of fighting for area residents and businesses as an attorney. During her Juris Doctorate (JD) education at Southern Illinois University, Ruth worked with the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office and the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation helping domestic violence victims and families in need. Those experiences inspired her to co-found RISE Law Institute, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and cyber-stalking. She serves as RISE’s Executive Director.. As the principal attorney at RCJ Law, LLC, Ruth prides herself on fighting hard and standing firm on behalf of her clients. At all times, she keeps her clients’ interests paramount. She gives a personal touch to each case and provides no-nonsense legal representation for her clients.. Since law school, the breadth and depth of Ruth’s work has grown into the tort and civil litigation practice that it is today through her commitment to quality, and her involvement in the legal community. Ruth’s professional activities include active membership in the American Bar Association (ABA), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Missouri State Bar Association (MSBA), St. Clair County Bar Association, and Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL). She is also a member of the prestigious ISBA Privacy Law and Information Security Council.. Ruth holds licenses to the Illinois Bar, Missouri Bar, Eastern District of Missouri (Federal Court), and Southern District of Illinois (Federal Court).. Community engagement is important to both RCJ Law and to Ruth. Her community activities include membership in the Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce and service as adjunct professor at Missouri Baptist University.

Joanna Beck Wilkinson has practiced in more than 35 Missouri Counties and 22 Judicial Circuits; has finalized more than 400 adoptions and has represented clients in more than 150 parentage actions and collaborative reproduction agreements. After only six years of practice, she was welcomed as a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA) and of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAARTA). Fellowship in AAAA and AAARTA is by invitation only and based on criteria for excellence in the practices of adoption and assisted reproduction law, respectively.Joanna routinely counsels and represents adoptive and birth parents in LMB's uncontested independent, agency, stepparent, second parent, international, and foster adoption practice.  Joanna also handles LMB’s day-to-day contested adoption practice. As a certified guardian ad litem, Joanna also represents adoptees as appointed by Missouri courts.  Joanna represents intended parents, gestational carriers and gamete donors in all aspects of collaborative reproduction, from negotiating and drafting gestational carrier and gamete donor agreements, through the parentage actions that legally establish and disestablish parental rights. Her collaborative reproduction practice extends across multiple jurisdictions, both nationally and internationally.  Before Joanna joined LMB, she worked at several high profile, national adoption law firms including Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. in Indianapolis and Gradstein & Gorman in San Francisco. Joanna enjoys obscure French fashion, St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, and spending time with her husband and their four sons.