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Sonya is a an associate attorney with the law firm of Gump & Faiella, LLC. Sonya focuses her practice on civil litigation including family law, personal injury and general civil practice. Sonya was admitted to practice law in 1993. Her past legal experience includes practicing law as a private attorney, as associate and then acting general counsel for the Missouri Department of Corrections, and nine years as a municipal judge.. Sonya grew up in Carthage, Missouri. In 1985 she graduated from Carthage High School. She attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Sonya attended law school at Western New England College School of law in Springfield, Massachusetts, earning her Juris Doctorate in 1993. During law school Sonya was a member of the moot court trial competition team, and also interned with the New York State Office of the Attorney General. Sonya is married and has three children and she is very active in the community.. Sonya is a member of the Randolph County Bar Association, and the Missouri Bar. She is licensed to practice in all Missouri Courts.

Oakley was born in Kentucky and raised in Northeast Missouri. He attended University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg receiving a B.S. In Criminal Justice. While in law school he was an intern for Legal Aid of Western Missouri and participated in Appellate Advocacy Moot Court. In 2013, Oakley received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.. After graduating law school, he went on to live in China for over a year. While in China Oakley taught English, studied Chinese and traveled across the country. He also met his future wife Katya who had come from Russia to study Chinese.. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with Katya.

When dealing with a divorce or family law matter, having a supportive legal team by your side can make a significant difference. It’s natural to have many questions, but knowing your attorney is there to guide you through the process can bring peace of mind and comfort. Patrick Paradise is a dedicated Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC, serving clients in the firm’s St. Charles, Missouri family law office. He can help individuals navigate their family law cases throughout St. Charles County and the surrounding areas.. Patrick earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2021. Before law school, he attended Webster University in Webster Groves, MO, where he obtained his Master of Arts in Procurement and Contract Administration in 2010 and his Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies in 2007. Patrick is licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri.. Patrick is a skilled legal professional with experience in both prosecution and defense. Before joining the St. Charles divorce and family law attorney at Stange Law Firm, Patrick served as an Attorney Advisor in Indianapolis, IN, managing complex cases, conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and mentoring non-attorney staff while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Before this, Patrick was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Springfield, MO for two years, handling felony and misdemeanor cases, making charging decisions, preparing for hearings and trials, and collaborating with law enforcement and defense counsel. He also previously worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Missouri, representing clients facing felony charges (Level C and below), attending criminal dockets, conducting legal research, and filing motions to ensure effective advocacy.. Outside of his legal career, Patrick is a proud veteran who served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and remains actively involved with Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

I've been practicing family law in St. Charles County since 2006.  After graduating Magna Cum Laude from law school I started with a small firm doing criminal and family law.  I moved out on my own in 2010 and have focused primarily on family law.  It's a huge area of law involving divorces, custody, child support, asset division, orders of protection and numerous other issues.. I have found my greatest success acting as a Mediator in family court issues in St. Charles and surrounding counties.  Mediation work enables me to use my knowledge of the law and the experience in front of the judges to help families come to agreements that work for them without the need to spend thousands of dollars and years in court. Contact me with your family law issue or to act as a mediator.

St. Louis divorce attorney David Franklin strongly believes that the family is the building block of American culture and society. To make America better and stronger, he says, you first have to start with strengthening the family.. “Regardless of the makeup of the family, the courts provide a most vital avenue for all American citizens and residents to ensure that their family is best positioned to succeed and, if desired, to raise children in a healthy and collaborative manner,” Mr. Franklin said.. Mr. Franklin was raised in a middle-class, union family and was taught the importance of empathy at a young age. That characteristic benefits him greatly as he practices family law.. “To be able to understand a person’s actions, circumstances, and thought processes, you must be able to empathize with that person,” Mr. Franklin said. “As the old Cherokee proverb goes, ‘Don’t judge a man until you h ave walked a mile in his shoes.'”. Mr. Franklin is a skilled attorney who works tirelessly to protect the rights of each of his clients. But more than that, it is the honest approach he brings to every case that separates him.. “Every attorney will tell you how smart they are or how hard they will work on your behalf,” Mr. Franklin said. “I reiterate and promise to uphold those same defining characteristics of a good attorney. However, above all else, I promise to be honest – honest to you, to the court, and to the opposing side. Honesty is a bedrock principle of our judicial system.”

When a divorce or any family law matter is on the horizon, it can cause great stress. You want to find an attorney who cares about your situation and who is working to make it better. Robert Herz is an Associate Attorney in our firm's St. Charles office. He puts the needs of his clients at the forefront.. Robert graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy and then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from University of Missouri School of Law. Robert who is licensed in both Missouri and California worked in California after law school in a small tax resolution boutique in Los Angeles. Robert moved back home to Missouri and is here to guide you in your case.. When Robert isn't practicing family law he enjoys spending time with his wife, dog and getting out on the golf course.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Robert Herz is responsible for the content. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. Headquarters office: 120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105.

Andrew L. Bolton is the founding member of The Bolton Law Firm, LLC. Andy was born and raised in Fort Scott, Kansas, and graduated from Pittsburg State University, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Andy went on to attend the Notre Dame Law School, in Notre Dame, Indiana, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 2006. With over a decade of legal experience, Andy was previously a partner at Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP, a well-respected law firm in Lawrence, Kansas, and has managed The Bolton Law Firm, LLC, since 2012.. Andy is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, as well as the Johnson, Crawford, and Bourbon County Bar Associations, and has years of experience practicing family and criminal law throughout courts in eastern Kansas. Andy was a member of the Family Law Guidelines Committed of the Douglas County Bar Association, which drafted the Douglas County Family Law Guidelines used in Douglas County, Kansas. While in private practice, Andy has served on felony appointment panels in Douglas, Crawford, and Bourbon counties, and currently serves on the Child in Need of Care panel in Bourbon County District Court representing parents and children. Andy previously operated the Student Legal Services office at Pittsburg State University, his alma mater, which offers students access to an array of legal resources to assist them in their legal matters.. Andy is licensed to practice law in Kansas, as well as the Federal District Court of Kansas.