Centralia Family Lawyers

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...

Attorney Amy Davis Salladay earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Truman State University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Law. She focuses her practice on matters involving family law, estate planning, and probate litigation.

Thomas Ellis is an attorney driven by his enthusiasm for making his clients' lives better. He offers friendly and accessible legal counsel in a relaxed setting, talking confidentially with clients, and offering advice based upon the law.

Navigating a family law matter requires someone you can trust, and Chad Hager is here to support you during this challenging time. With extensive experience in family law, Chad will guide you through this difficult period in your life. He is a Partner, General Counsel, and Secretary at Stange Law Firm, PC, based in the St. Charles, MO Office in St. Charles County. As a Partner, Chad oversees the Central Region of Stange Law Firm, PC, and has been a dedicated member of the firm since 2013. Chad's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Middle Tennessee...

Ms. Carpenter is an attorney with the law firm of Gump & Faiella, LLC. As a Columbia personal injury attorney, Ms. Carpenter focuses her law practice on cases involving injuries, insurance coverage, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and worker’s compensation. Ms. Carpenter grew up in Madison, Missouri. In 2001 she graduated from Madison High School with honors. She attended the University of Central Missouri and in 2005, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Honors College. While studying at UCM, Ms. Carpenter was a McNair Scholar, a representative at the National Conference on Ethics...

Divorce and family law matters can lead to challenging times. Kaethe Kaufman works diligently and compassionately to help you meet your legal challenges with confidence.

Kaethe is a Junior Associate Attorney in the Stange Law Firm's Columbia, Missouri office. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English, and then pursued her J.D. at Washington University in St. Louis. At law school, she published an article on comparative constitutional law and won awards in oral advocacy. Prior to joining the Stange Law Firm, she gained litigation experience as a law clerk with the St. Louis County Counselor's Office, and helped...

Janet Bezler is the lead attorney and owner of Belzer Law Firm, a Columbia, MO-based law firm that provides divorce attorneys and family law attorneys for clients in the Mid-Missouri area.

Travis Miller is a Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC. He is based out of the Columbia, Missouri office in Boone County. Mr. Miller represents clients in solely family law matters, including, divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, and other domestic relations matters. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

I have been practicing law in the Mid-Missouri area since 1999. I am a proven trial lawyer with a track record of success for my clients.

Derek Buhr is a Junior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC based out of the firm's Columbia, Missouri office. Derek is licensed to practice in Missouri. Mr. Buhr represents clients in all family law cases including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, orders of protection, and a variety of other domestic relations matters. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Derek Buhr is responsible for the content. Principal place of business 120 South Central Ave, Suite 450, St. Louis (Clayton), MO 63105.

Spencer has practiced exclusively in family and domestic relations law for over twenty years as a counselor of law and aggressive litigator for hundreds of clients. He has helped his client’s find success in cases ranging from complex financial and high conflict custody disputes to settled family law matters. Facing one of the most difficult times of your life requires someone on your side that knows the legal system and will tirelessly work to get the best outcome for you financially and regarding custody of your children. He has spoken at several legal seminars...

A divorce and other family related matters can be some of life’s most challenging events. Often, your family’s future is unclear. Let us help navigate you through these stressful times and transitions. Brian Langley listens to your needs and provides skilled legal counsel. Having the right attorney can make all the difference. Brian is experienced in family law matters and can help to develop a well-planned strategy on how you should proceed. He listens to your needs and advocates accordingly. Years of practicing law as well as years of enforcing laws has afforded Brian a unique perspective with a vast amount...

Eric Boehmer is an attorney with the experience, confidence and knowledge to deal with the authorities when it comes to defending individuals against criminal charges and defending your rights. Eric’s passion is the courtroom and trying cases. He has tried numerous Judge and Jury trials with an extremely high success rate. He has multiple acquittals in Class A felony jury trials as well as many lower level felony and misdemeanors. Eric’s proven track record and attention to detail in working for his clients has earned him a well deserved reputation as a successful attorney.

A former Assistant Attorney General and appellate law clerk, Mr. Ribaudo founded The Ribaudo Law Firm in 2008. Mr. Ribaudo, who has worked on appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Missouri Court of Appeals (W.D., S.D., and E.D.), is licensed in Missouri. (He previously was admitted to practice in Illinois, Kansas, and New York.) He graduated in the top of his class, and was a (publishing) member of the Missouri Law Review. Mr. Ribaudo's primary practice area is appellate law. In 2007, he...

I am lawyer practicing in central Missouri. My practice focuses personal bankruptcies (Chapters 7 and 13) and on family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support matters, modifications, paternity actions, and guardianships and conservatorships. I also handle probate matters, landlord-tenant actions, civil matters, and real estate cases. I enjoy hiking, bicycling, and gardening and spending time with my husband and our pets.

Erika Wentzel is a partner at Flesner Wentzel. During law school, Erika completed programs in Employment Law, Taxation, and International Law. Erika studied international law in Innsbruck, Madrid, and the Hague. During law school, Erika interned in the human resources department of the Saint Louis Zoo. After law school, Erika volunteered full time for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri as a consumer protection attorney. Erika initially practiced primarily in the areas of consumer protection and estate planning but she has also been working on family law cases since she graduated from Saint Louis University Law School...

Edwin Butler is a diligent attorney with strong litigation and negotiation skills developed over years of experience. He consistently takes the initiative and delivers creative solutions to achieve positive results for clients. Attorney Butler thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment and possesses an unyielding work-ethic, passion and skill. As a former prosecutor and member of the Missouri Special Public Defender panel, we have the experience you need if you are being detained, investigated, or charged with a crime. If you have received a criminal summons, or recently been arrested, you want an attorney that will act with...

I graduated law school at Saint Louis University School of Law in 2007. After several years of working for the big firms, I started my own practice, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Formerly known as Laurie A. McMillan, Attorney at Law.

Carrie is a passionate and relentless advocate who doesn't take no for an answer, and fights strategically and relentlessly for her clients. She has earned the reputation as a top criminal defense lawyer in Phelps County and surrounding Counties. Through her boutique law practice, she gives personal, undivided, and often 'round-the-clock attention to all clients in an effort to provide the absolute best defense possible. Many of her courtroom successes as a criminal defense lawyer have come in matters that others considered hopeless.

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Born: Alexandria, Virginia Education: University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A. with Honors in Political Science, 1991 Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994 Awards and Honors: J.G. Heinberg Scholarship for Excellence in Political Science Golden Key National Honor Society 1987-1991 Affiliations and Organizations: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society 1987-1991 President, Pro Bono Law Association 1991-1994 Missouri Bar Association 1994-present United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 1998-present St. Charles County Bar Association 1998-present Probate and Trust Law Committee of the Missouri Bar 2003-present Bio: Mr. Taylor spent three years with...

Attorney Laurie A. Knight is an accomplished and experience lawyer practicing family law, criminal defense, estate planning, business law, and bankruptcy. She studied biology as an undergraduate at Saint Louis University before enrolling in the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law. She graduated with her J.D. in 2005 having served as an active member of the law school community. Laurie is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri and in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. She attends various legal events, supports several legal organizations, and frequently donates her time to serve indigent people. Laurie is...

Brendan is a native St. Louisan passionate about serving clients and practicing criminal law, municipal law, and family law. Brendan works diligently to get your charges dropped.

As a former prosecutor, he knows what they're looking for. His areas of practice are drug possession and paraphernalia charges, theft charges and DUI or DWI charges. Because his firm is small, he puts all of his care and attention into each of of his client's cases. His record of getting fines reduced and charges dropped speaks for itself. He does not judge. He shows respect for all of his clients. He understands...

Scott C. Trout is the Managing Partner of Cordell & Cordell, a firm focusing exclusively on domestic relations for men. Mr. Trout has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the family law area. He was named Missouri SuperLawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Mr. Trout has appeared in all three District Appellate Courts in the State of Missouri, the Missouri Supreme Court, the 5th District Appellate Court in Illinois, as well as the 7th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

Cynthia W. Trice pursued a concentration in legal studies and graduated summa cum laude from Webster University with a perfect 4.0 out of 4.0. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Sigma, and the Lambda Epsilon Chi honor societies. She was the first recipient of the prestigious Nancy Simmons Superior Achievement in Legal Studies Award. After graduating from Southern University School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctor degree, and passing the bar exam, she took on cases from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. This culminated in the Missouri Bar bestowing on her the Pro Bono Hall of...

Jonathan Marks received his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1993 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1997. Jonathan is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri, the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the...

Adam Arnold is a compassionate Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC in the firm’s St. Charles, Missouri family law office. He can help individuals throughout St. Charles County, and the surrounding areas, navigate through difficult family law issues. Adam attended Saint Louis University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor in May 2023. Prior to studying law, he attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Relations. Adam is currently licensed to represent individuals in the State of Missouri. Before joining the St. Charles family law attorneys at...

Ms. Freeman's primary areas of practice include:

Domestic and Family Law matters: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Orders of Protection, Contempt of Court, Adoption; Juvenile Court matters including Parental Representation.

Criminal matters: Domestic Violence; Child Abuse, Child Neglect and Endangerment; misdemeanor DWI/DUI; Traffic Violations; and other Criminal Offenses;

Additionally, Ms. Freeman is certified by the Missouri Bar Association as a Guardian ad Litem for matters concerning the interest and welfare of children and for adults alleged as incompetent in certain probate matters.

Ms. Freeman's years of previous experience in the US Army and in...

Family law attorney, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, divorce, dissolution of marriage. Traffic, wills, criminal.

Divorce can be a long and complicated process resulting in lots of questions and concerns about your situation. You need a lawyer you can trust to handle the stresses and problems that may arise during your case. Joel Uffman is a caring Senior Associate Attorney for Stange Law Firm, PC, and he can assist clients throughout Franklin Country and the surrounding areas from the firm’s Union, Missouri office location. Joel attended St. Louis University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate and also was a Dean’s Scholarship recipient. Before earning his law degree, he attended Missouri Baptist University where...

The Sinclair Law Office, LLC is a full service law practice focusing on bankruptcy, disability, estate planning, family law, traffic, DWI, and criminal cases with a special emphasis on felony criminal cases. Please contact the Sinclair Law Office, LLC at 636-528-4388.