Practice Areas: Family
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.
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Firm: Sue Ingalls Law Office LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: McElligott, Ewan, Hall & Kimminau
Practice Areas: Family
Tamara A. Veit practices graduated from TrumanStateUniversity with a B.S. and a B.A. in Psychology in 2001 and received her J.D. degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2004. Tamara practices primarily in area of family law. She is a member of a number of legal organizations, including Missouri Bar Association, American Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and Eastern Bar Association. She has served on several positions for the the KCMBA Family in the Law Section and is President of the Section in 2015. She also serves on the Domestic Violence and Children's Interdisclipinary Conference and was Chair for the 17th Annual Conference in 2014. She is also on teh Family Law Planning Committee for the annual conference sponsored by the Missouri Bar Association. Tamara is also active in her children's school and serves on the PTO as well is a Board Member for her Homeowners Association.
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Firm: Moss Pociask LLC
Practice Areas: Family
Going through a divorce or a custody case is a very difficult and emotional time in your life. I come from a divorced family so I'm able to relate to clients on a personal level. I help clients understand the divorce process and advocate for them. If you are wrongfully denied custody of your children, I will help fight to get custody back. I truly enjoy helping people during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Call my office for a free consultation.
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Firm: Hale Robinson & Robinson LLC
Practice Areas: Family
Suzanne Hale Robinson owns Hale Robinson & Robinson LLC and leads the domestic litigation team, practicing solely in the area of domestic law. Suzanne has lived in the Kansas City area for over 30 years and has developed a deep connection with the community and its residents.. Suzanne represents clients in multiple areas of domestic law. From a simple divorce to a complex child custody dispute to negotiating a high net-worth asset distribution, Suzanne has the experience and ability to help get your case resolved.. Suzanne is willing to fight for her clients. Sometimes a settlement conference is all it takes, other times a trial and appeal are necessary. No matter what it takes, Suzanne is willing to go to battle for her clients and take the case as far as necessary to get her clients the results they desire.. “I understand how hard family issues can be, and I try to be more than just a lawyer to my clients. I want to be someone who my client knows is always going to be on his or her side and have his or her best interests at heart. I really strive to get to know my clients and be a shoulder to lean on while they are going through a hard time. I pride myself on always being honest to my clients. I do not just tell my clients what they want to hear to keep them happy. I give my clients a realistic view of how their case may turn out. This is one way I have found to keep expectations realistic and costs of litigation as low as possible.”. Suzanne has taken numerous cases to trial in Kansas and Missouri, getting her clients great results.. Outside of work, Suzanne is outdoorsy and loves traveling with her husband, family, and friends. Suzanne volunteers at Big Brothers and Big Sisters and prides herself on helping others in need.
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Firm: Pratt & Jensen LLC
Practice Areas: Family
I am a Springfield Missouri native. My legal practice focuses entirely on Family Law. I am one of the very few attorneys in Springfield who has been selected to be in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I have been selected by Missouri/Kansas Superlawyers since 2008. I was awarded the 2012 Women's Justice Award as Litigation Practicioner of the Year in 2012. I practice throughout Southwest Missouri.
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Firm: Susan Fox Jacobsen PC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.
Practice Areas: Family
The unique combination of having been on both sides of the bench makes Judge Block an invaluable resource to her clients and her colleagues. Since becoming an active trial lawyer, she has quickly built a reputation as a compassionate and zealous advocate for her clients, taking on the most complex cases and thinking “out of the box” for creative solutions and impressive results.. Judge Block has received numerous local awards for her work in child advocacy, prevention of domestic violence, and innovative programming for the Family Court. They include the St. Louis Bar Foundation Award, Missouri Coalition for Domestic Violence-St. Louis Region Person of the Year Award, Public Citizen of the Year award given by the National Association of Social Workers Missouri Chapter, Metropolitan St. Louis YWCA Racial Justice Award, CASA Community Award, World of Children Award, National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section Founder’s Award and was honored by the Missouri Supreme Court for her outstanding service to the St. Louis County Circuit Court.. An innovator and visionary, she was a founding member of the Washington University Project for Children and Youth, 2002-2005, and served on the first Board of Directors for the National Truancy Prevention Association and Lawyers for Equality. Judge Block was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to its Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, juvenile sub-committee, with a special focus on referrals to the court and alternative to detention and commitments to the Department of Youth Services.. Well published, Judge Block authors the “Bench to Bar” monthly column for theSt. Louis Lawyer magazine published by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Recently, she co-authored “Grandparent Visitation Rights: History, Constitutionality, and Practice,” in the April 2009 St. Louis Bar Journal. Following her presentation at the First International Conference on Domestic Violence in Rome, Italy, she wrote “Domestic Violence: A Problem Concealed. A Civil Response to Domestic Violence in the United States,” California Western School of Law, Journal of Law, 1997. She has been a contributing writer for the St. LouisPost-Dispatch on Family Law Issues from 1997-2003, authoring “In Search of Safety Coordination Efforts.”. Judge Block’s teaching experience ranges from law school instruction to international forums. She has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Washington University, St. Louis University and Emory University Schools of Law, specializing in pre-trial practice, trial practice, and trial technique courses. She has been sent abroad by the United States Department of State to instruct and advise countries on domestic violence laws and procedures, including the countries of Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Macedonia, and Russia. Locally she has given presentations on family law to the United States Arbitration and Mediation, Inc., the American Jewish Congress, and the Midwest School of Paralegal Studies. She was a veteran faculty member of the Missouri Judicial College and the National Judicial College. In addition, she provided private tutoring for law graduates preparing to take the Missouri Bar Examination in all areas of the law.. Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal is a full-service Firm that benefits our family law clients by having attorneys in the Firm with particular expertise in business organizations, real estate, tax matters, corporations, immigration, intellectual property, civil litigation, and high net worth estate planning. This allows cost effective handling of complex and high net worth cases involving business valuations, business issues, real estate issues, trust and estate matters, and tax problems, unlike boutique-style Firms specializing only in family law.. Judge Block’s community involvement ranges from having served on the boards of Food Outreach, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Caring for Kids, the Missouri Children’s Service Commission, the National Association of Women Judges and the St. Louis County Domestic Violence Council. Most recently, Governor Jay Nixon appointed her to serve on the board of the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund, which seeks to prevent child abuse and educate the community on this important issue.. Judge Block is a graduate of Penn State University and the St. Louis University School of Law. She was also a participant in the John F Kennedy School of Government for Senior Executives in Local Government. She is the mother of four children and the grandmother of four. Her colleagues view her as a lawyer’s lawyer and often seek out her advice in dealing with the Family Court.
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Firm: Amato Family Law, LLC
Practice Areas: Family
Family law issues bring with them intense emotions which can cloud judgment and hamper decision-making. The attorneys of Amato Family Law have the experience necessary to guide you through the legal issues you face and help you focus on the future. We will assist you on finding the best process to follow in your family law matter whether that is mediation, collaborative practice or litigation and we have an unwavering commitment to successful resolution for our clients in all family law matters.
Contact: +1 (314) 669-0999
Firm: Law Offices of Stuart H. Goldenberg, P.C.
Practice Areas: Family
My BackgroundI grew up in New York City and received my bachelor’s in history and education from Adelphi University in 1978. After this, I left for law school at the University of Tulsa to study Real Estate Law. After graduating in 1981, I settled in Saint Louis. Since that time, I’ve practiced family, real estate, personal injury, and other types of law around the Saint Louis area. Today live in Ballwin with my wife of nearly 25 years and spend as much time as possible with my 4 grown children and 3 grandchildren.. Why I Practice LawWhen I first entered the workforce, my parents encouraged me to do something where I could make a difference in the lives of others. I tell my children and grandchildren to do the same thing in their lives. After over 35 years practicing law, I’m proud to have had the opportunity to help individuals and families advocate for themselves and make it through tough times.. Legal ConcentrationSome time ago I had a Divorce case that is still the seminal case for “time limits” in Missouri. It involved child custody, child sexual abuse, domestic violence and marital rape. We had a 5 day trial that included nights and weekends. The matter was under submission for ruling for 18 months before the Judge finally ruled in our favor. My client won custody because I proved that the children were sexually abused. In a rare case I also proved my client (the mother) was the victim of domestic violence including marital rape. The father received supervised visitation through the Juvenile Court. When the children were old enough, they chose to terminate their contact with their father. Today they are adults, happy and well adjusted individuals.In another case I was appointed by the Court to represent 4 little girls. The case had custody/visitation trials in both Divorce Court and Juvenile court. The father sought custody of the children because the mother had drug issues and was unfit to have custody. The maternal grandparents also sought custody. There were some complications with the Indian Rights Act because of the grandparents’ heritage. The Divorce Court ultimately kept the case. The Deputy Juvenile Offer and I (as Guardian Ad Litem for the Children) visited the father’s home while the children were staying there. I learned that the children were not properly cared for. The older child (12) had to wake up every hour or so to turn on the clothes dryer to heat the children’s bedroom. The girls were always hungry because the father did not or could not adequately feed them. Father also used a paddle to discipline the children. They each had their own paddle hanging on the wall. The breaking point in the case was when I had the youngest child, who was only 4 years old, testify about the father’s abuse and neglect. The older three children were too traumatized to testify. The grandparents were rightfully awarded custody. When the Judge issued his ruling there was not a dry eye in the Courtroom. The children were afforded the opportunity to grow up happy in a warm home with plenty of food and plenty of love.. I was involved in yet another Custody Modification matter where my client (the father) was incarcerated by a bogus Texas warrant for alleged nonsupport. The mother lived in Texas, the father in St. Louis City. They fought for custody over the 13 year old boy both in St. Louis City and Texas simultaneously. Eventually Missouri won jurisdiction. The mother was represented by an Assistant U.S. Attorney volunteering his time. The mother’s attorney had my client arrested on a bogus Texas warrant which was eventually quashed, but not until the father was wrongfully jailed. Additionally, this Assistant U.S. Attorney helped the mother kidnap the child and spirit him to Texas while the case was pending. The City Family Court Judge was livid over this and ordered the child to be returned to Missouri. After two days of trial involving jurisdiction and custody, the father prevailed.. Representative ClientsI represent clients in Family Law Matters including, but not limited to: Divorce, Child Custody / Visitation, Adoptions, Adult & Child Abuse matters, Child Support, Annulment, Domestic Violence, Enforcement of Decrees and Guardianships. Additionally, I handle Mediation, Collaborative Practice, Military Divorce Matters, Name Changes, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, Paternity Matters, Restraining Orders, Legal Separations, Spousal Support, Maintenance and Alimony Cases.
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Firm: The Hardin Law Firm LLC
Practice Areas: Family
Over 17 years experience. My goal is to help you solve your problem and get back your life.
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Firm: Raza & Jones, LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Benner Family Law
Practice Areas: Family
Tana Benner is an attorney and founder of Benner Law. She has worked exclusively in family law matters for more than a decade. She started her legal career by serving as the court-appointed guardian ad litem in child order-of-protection cases, many involving cases of abuse and neglect. From this experience, she gained an uncommon perspective on the legal issues involving children and the importance of compassionate legal guidance.. From this beginning, Benner has grown her practice to encompass a wide set of legal challenges families face. She focuses especially on adoption law, custody cases, and guardian ad litem work. She represents parents and children in cases of divorce, custody modification, child support, and guardianship cases in probate court.. In law school, Benner was a member of the Missouri Environmental Law & Policy Review and was published in the journal for her note, "Waving Good-Bye to Environmental Laws." She was selected to participate in the Family Violence Clinic at the University of Missouri where she represented victims of domestic violence under the supervision of Professor Mary M. Beck. Currently, she is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Women's Network through the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and Emerging Professionals in Columbia. She lives in Columbia with her husband, Nicholas, and their son, Cohen.
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Firm: Raza & Jones, LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Oswald, Cottey, Templeton & Barrow, P.C.
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: (660)385-2138
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Susan S. Metzger
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: (417) 581-3646
Practice Areas: Family
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