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Adoption lawyers in Missouri Alan Cohen to Melissa Harper

Explore Missouri attorneys like Alan Cohen, Allison Gerli, Andrew Coulson, Bradley Bodeux, Carla G. Holste, Daniel Pingelton, Donald Baerveldt, and Melissa Harper. in cities like Saint Louis, North Kansas City, Jefferson City, Saint Charles and SAINT LOUIS. These attorneys specialize in Adoption in Zip codes like 63105, 63105, 63127.
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Lawyers Rating: Rated 0.5 out of 5

Alan Cohen

Ste. 1111 , Saint Louis , Missouri 63105
Practice Areas: Child Support, Child Custody, Real Estate, Administrative Law, Adoption, Criminal Defense
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Joanna Wilkinson

Firm: The Law Offices of Mary Beck, LLC
232 North Kingshighway Boulevard , Saint Louis , Missouri 63108
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family, Family
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Margaret "Pegi" S. Price

Firm: Margaret "Pegi" S. Price
1501   7777 Bonhomme Avenue  6310 , Clayton , Missouri 63105
Practice Areas: Adoption
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lisa Faulstich

Firm: Faulstich Law Firm, PC
Suite 604 , Clayton , Missouri 63105
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Probate, Wills, Adoption, Mediation
I am an attorney, my husband is an attorney, my father is an attorney and my daughter is an attorney. My daughter has been working in my law firm for seven and a half years.  My husband joined the firm in November, 2014. This addition has expanded our practice into the areas of Workmans Compensation and Personal Injury law.  In 2020, we also expanded our practice into the area of Custody and Child Support Mediation. Our law firm is dedicated to truly listening to the client and helping the client make it through a difficult time, whether it be a divorce , a child custody issue, a child support issue, the death of a family member and the probate of their estate, a guardianship of a loved one who can no longer take care of their own needs, a car accident  or an injury at work and the physical and financial difficulties that can entail or some other difficult situation.  Our ultimate goal is to see each client as an individual and make sure that more than just their legal needs are met.  However, since this is a law firm, our number one priority is making sure that we understand every aspect of our client's case and advocate strongly for our client's position. Call our law firm to participate in a complimentary 10 minute strategy session phone call.  In that phone call we will define the legal issues in your case and determine how we can help you get the results that you want.  You'll know by the end of the phone call whether you should hire us to help you win your case.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Linda Harris

Firm: Shurtleff Froeschner Harris Dresner, LLC
300 E. Broadway , Columbia , Missouri 65201
Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce, Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Leslie Lawson

Firm: Leslie Lawson
1310 Carondelet Drive , Kansas City , Missouri 64114
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family, Family, Family, Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Kevin Kasper

Firm: Kasper Law Firm, LLC
3930 Old Highway 94 South, Suite 108 , Saint Charles , Missouri 63304
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Constitutional , Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Family , Housing & Construction Defects, Lemon , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Probate , Products Liability, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Keith Fuller

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC
120 S. Central Avenue , Clayton , Missouri 63105
Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Prenuptials, LGBT+, Family, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Child Support, Trusts, Wills, Alimony, Estate Planning, Adoption, Probate, Power Of Attorney, Guardianship
Divorce and family law matters are demanding and taxing for individuals that face them. On top of life as they know it changing, they are often left with more questions than answers and may not know what comes next. Keith Fuller is a Team Leader Attorney for Stange Law Firm, PC and he is ready to help clients facing these difficult situations. He can represent clients from the firm’s Clayton office location in Saint Louis, Missouri. Keith earned his Juris Doctorate while attending The University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri. Before earning his J.D., he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Keith is licensed and ready to help clients in the State of Missouri. Prior to joining the Jefferson County family lawyers at Stange Law Firm, PC, Keith worked for his own private practice and represented over in complex civil cases with emphasis in employment law, education law, personal injury, domestic law, and family matters. He worked zealously with clients to achieve favorable outcomes and get results in trial. Before that, Keith worked as the Director for Diversity and Inclusion at Saint Louis Community College. He led a team responsible for embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into all business and activities of the college. He also worked as a Staff Attorney for Saint Louis Community College where he represented labor and employment, and governance and transactions. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Jordan McDermott

Firm: Grace Law Firm, LLC
9051 Watson Rd. #110 , Saint Louis , Missouri 63126
Practice Areas: Adoption
Jordan Grace McDermottFounder, Grace Law Firm. As a native St. Louisan, I have deep roots in this community. After graduating from Lindbergh High School, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Missouri–Columbia and my Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law, where I concentrated my studies on family and juvenile law.. Since graduating, I have dedicated my career to helping families navigate challenging legal matters. I began my practice in family law, with a particular focus on juvenile law, representing foster children in the City of St. Louis. After gaining valuable experience at a midsize law firm in Clayton, I founded Grace Law Firm to offer personalized, compassionate, and solution-focused legal services tailored to modern families.. Families today come in all shapes and sizes—single parents, adoptive parents, same-sex couples, grandparents raising grandchildren, and more. My passion lies in guiding families through complex legal processes, particularly adoption and fostering. Whether you're adopting a child, securing guardianship, or navigating other family law matters, I provide the support and clarity you need to make confident decisions for your family’s future.. At Grace Law Firm, our mission is to empower families by providing compassionate legal counsel and practical solutions. I believe that every family deserves security, stability, and the opportunity for a fresh start. With a deep understanding of family dynamics and a commitment to delivering personalized service, I am here to guide you through every step of your legal journey.. Let me help you build a brighter future for your family.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Janet Sanders

Firm: Janet Sanders
704 SE 3rd St , Lees Summit , Missouri 64063
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Traffic Violations, Family
Personal and Competent Service at a Reasonable Rate. Over 37 Years Experience. Family Matters such as Administrative Child Support, Administrative Paternity, Adult Abuse, Annulment, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Protection, Dissolution of Marriage, Family Access Motion, Grandparent Visitation, Minor Guardianship, Juvenile Delinquency, Legal Separation, Motion For Contempt, Motion To Modify, Motion to Terminate, Name Change, Paternity, Pre-Nuptial Agreement, Step-Parent Adoption and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.. Domestic Relations Practice Primarily in Jackson, Cass and Clay Counties.. Free Consultation for Most Divorce Cases, Traffic Tickets and Municipal Court Matters
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Allison Gerli

Firm: Allison Gerli
230 S. Bemiston Ave. , Clayton , Missouri 63105
Practice Areas: Adoption
Allison joined The Center for Family Law as an associate in 2013 and concentrates her practice in family law. This includes divorce, child custody and support, third-party custody cases, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, guardianships, and orders of protection. She is also a certified Guardian ad Litem, an attorney appointed to represent the interests of children in family law matters. She is also trained as a mediator and in collaborative law.. When working with clients, Allison aims to provide the highest level of service, skill, and dedication. She believes it is important to achieve desired outcomes for clients, and focus on how best to achieve them. The process for resolving family law disputes is not “one size fits all,” and selecting an attorney who will help guide clients through this process is often crucial to the outcome of cases.. For more information, visit .
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

J. Mitchell

Firm: Johns, Mitchell & Duncan, L.L.C.
Po Box 309 , Clinton , Missouri 64735
Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Divorce, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Family , Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Lemon , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Taxation - State & Federal, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Greg Roberts

Firm: The Roberts Law Firm, P.C.
215 Chesterfield Business Parkway , Chesterfield , Missouri 63005
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family , Natural Resources, Real Estate , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Greg L. Roberts graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia Undergraduate and Law School and has been practicing law for almost thirty years. He is the former President of the St. Louis County Bar Association, and has been a member of various professional organizations such as the Organizing Committee of the St. Louis County Family Court, the Board of Directors of Kids In The Middle, and a speaker at numerous seminars concerning a variety of legal topics to the public, law students and practicing attorneys. The collective experience of the lawyers located in the firm allow us to provide the litigation skills necessary in the courtroom as well as to bring the individualized approach necessary to solve problems specific to an individual client's case. Mr. Roberts always delivers a professional but realistic approach to the client's case.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Edie Jansson

Firm: Farrell & Martin
1042 Orchard Lakes , Saint Peters , Missouri 63376
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Donald Baerveldt

Firm: Baerveldt Law Firm, LLC
820 South Main Street. , Saint Charles , Missouri 63301
Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Construction , Contracts, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Elder , Estate Planning, Family , Government Agencies, Health Care & Hospitalization, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate , Products Liability, Real Estate , Social Security Benefits & Disability, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Donald A. Baerveldt, Jr. is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States Court of Appeals 8th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Baerveldt received his undergraduate degree from Benedictine College (Cum Laude 1984) with majors in both Accounting and Business Administration. Mr. Baerveldt received his law degree from St. Louis University (J.D. 1987). He is a member of the Missouri Bar and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.. Mr. Baerveldt has been practicing law in St. Charles County, Missouri since 1988, with his areas of practice primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Probate Litigation and Trust Litigation, Business and Succession Planning, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal and Traffic Law.  Mr. Baerveldt’s practice encompasses the counties of St. Charles, St. Louis, Lincoln, Warren, Franklin and Jefferson and metropolitan St. Louis.  Mr. Baerveldt offers a free initial client consultation.  Client fees are billed at a competitive hourly rate or charged as a flat fee depending upon the nature of the case.  Contingent fees are charged in personal injury and workers compensation matters as well as limited other matters offered on a case by case basis.. Mr. Baerveldt is married (Susan) with two daughters (Katie and Kelly).  He and his wife are active in local select softball leagues as coaches of the 18U St. Louis Vipers.  Mr. Baerveldt enjoys playing baseball as a member of the St. Louis MBSL 35 Black Sox, playing softball in various men’s leagues in the St. Louis area, and running.
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Daniel Pingelton

Firm: Pingelton Law Firm
28 N 8th St Ste 402 , Columbia , Missouri 65201
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Appeals
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Carla G. Holste

Firm: Carson & Coil, P.C.
515 East High Street , Jefferson City , Missouri 65101
Practice Areas: Administrative ,Adoption,Arbitration & Mediation,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil Rights,Constitutional ,Discrimination,Divorce,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Sexual Harassment
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Bradley Bodeux

Firm: BODEUX LAW GROUP, LLC
228 N. Main Street , Saint Charles , Missouri 63301
Practice Areas: Divorce, Speeding Ticket, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianship, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Violent Crime, Wills, Personal Injury, Adoption, Power Of Attorney, Child Abuse, Uncontested Divorce, Contracts, Family, Expungement, Prenuptials, General Practice, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
After 10 years of practicing as a senior associate for 3 of the area's top firms in both St. Charles and St. Louis Counties, Bradley opened the Bodeux Law Group, LLC in downtown St. Charles.  Bradley is a native of St. Charles, residing here for over 40+ years.  Being born and raised in St. Charles, Bradley and his wife now raise 3 of thier own children in this community.  Bradley has practiced for over 10 years in most areas of law, focusing on divorce, child custody, child support, DWI, traffic, personal injury, wills, power of attorney, living will, beneficiary deeds, paternity, juvenile, adoptions, guardianships, family law, and general practice.. Bradley is currently offering free consultations and is located just one block from the St. Charles County Circuit Court.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Andrew Coulson

Firm: Coulson Law Office P.C.
204 East Kansas   A , North Kansas City , Missouri 64116
Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Insurance , Lemon , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Family, Family, Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Melissa Harper

Firm: Stan Clay L.L.C.
3636 S GEYER RD SUITE 100 , SAINT LOUIS , Missouri 63127
Practice Areas: Adoption, Criminal Defense , Family , Taxation - State & Federal, Family, Family, Family
I serve clients who want to create a better future for themselves and their families. I work in Saint Louis and the surrounding counties in the areas of family and criminal law. As an experienced advocate and litigator, I work hard to protect my clients freedom, property, and families. I am devoted to upholding our constitutional checks and balances and helping others. I run a practice focusing on what's most important- my clients lives, families, and property. I offer live case updates online, flexible hours to prevent missing work, and flexible payment options to guarantee you can continue with your life. Reach me at. Visit my website at

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