Clayton Family Lawyers

My name is Steve Hardin. I am an attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience. I founded the Hardin Law Firm, LLC because I have dedicated my career to helping people in trouble. My goal is to help people solve their problems and get back to their lives. I am here to help you. I am currently accepting cases in the following areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury. I WILL do the hard work your case requires. During my career, I have aggressively represented people with matters ranging from civil hearings to...

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...

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...

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.

Simone started her own law firm nearly 30 years ago with a specific mission – to provide competent, strong legal representation that is affordable and supports the individual, not only in making the legal decisions required, but in moving through an often confusing and difficult transition. We know that our approach and our relationships with each client separates us from other lawyers. We try to understand who each client is; hear and identify their unique needs and concerns; and guide them in developing reasonable goals that can help us develop both a vision for...

Since establishing the Zolman Law Firm in 1996, Carla has earned a reputation as a skilled and effective negotiator. Carla’s organization and preparation before trial, along with her excellent ability to reason a case and consider it from many different angles, contributes to her growing business and list of referrals. Carla works hard to give you the personal attention that helps as you go through this tough time in your life. She has represented hundreds of satisfied clients who continue to refer others to her legal practice. As a lawyer with an engineering background, Carla uses the qualities...

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...

Tonya D. Page is an attorney handling divorce cases in St. Louis and throughout the state of Missouri. In addition to divorce cases, Tonya handles dissolutions, division of property, annulment, child custody, child support, modifications, restraining orders, and maintenance (alimony).

Ramona Gau graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hannibal LaGrange University. It was actually a very specific, negative incident during her time that helped her make the decision between being a police officer and being a lawyer. Seeking to live out the concept her dear Mother instilled in her, that if "you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life", Ramona went on to the University of Missouri- Columbia Law School. There she had the distinguished honor of placing in the Moot Court Top 10.

Because she understands that attorneys typically meet people going through especially hard...

After completing her undergraduate degree at Maryville University - St. Louis, law school took Sara Marler to Boston. She attended New England University Law School, where she graduated cum laude and Top 10% of her class. It was Sara's sense of hometown and community that brought her back to Southeast Missouri.

A respected attorney once told her "Caring makes this job hard, but caring is what makes you good at what you do," and she's kept those impactful words with her over the last 15 years of her career. Sara is a compassionate advocate, having been the voice of children,...

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...

Thomas R. Carnes is the principal attorney and owner of the Carnes Law Firm, a law practice located in south St. Louis at 3827 Gustine Avenue. Mr. Carnes has represented individuals and businesses with trials and appeals in Missouri, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. His practice areas include civil litigation, commercial actions, personal injury cases, immigration cases, and criminal cases. He has represented clients with matters before state and federal agencies including OSHA, USCIS, EEOC, SEC, the Missouri Department of Revenue, and the Missouri Gaming Commission. Mr. Carnes is admitted to practice law in Missouri...

Linda Freeman, in her experience as a criminal defense attorney, prosecutor and family law attorney, has spent her entire legal career in the courtroom. Her zealous advocacy for her clients and victims set her apart and make her a fierce opponent in the courtroom. She has a diverse skill set, from depositions and motion hearings to jury trials for the most serious crimes. Linda has been recognized for her advocacy for children, committing a significant amount of her practice to fighting for kids, either as victims of abuse, innocent bystanders in custody battles or as children who have found...

Mr. Marks is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri (1963), the United States Supreme Court (1972), The United States Tax Court (1985), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (1964) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1964) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1985). Mr. Marks received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in 1954 and his law degree from Washington University in 1963. Mr. Marks is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, The American Bar Association, The American Association of...

I am a solo practitioner practicing in Eastern Missouri. My practice focus is on meeting the individual's needs: - Criminal Law - Family Law (Divorce, Custody) - Consumer Law I also offer counseling on small business and employment law. My background is in criminal defense litigation as well as government and public interest civil litigation.

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 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...

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.

Joel has been practicing law for over 40 years. Before opening his private law practice, he held positions in the U.S. Department of Justice, both in the U.S. Attorney's Office and its Civil Rights Division, where he earned a Special Achievement Award for 'sustained superior performance". Joel learned tenacity early on. He lettered in football while playing on the 1959 University of Missouri Orange Bowl team, and that year, the coaches bestowed him with the "Oil Can" Award for showing the most hustle and morale on the Tiger team. He began his practice with many...

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Chad Hager is Team Leader Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC. Stange Law Firm, PC is a family law firm with multiple offices in the St. Louis Metro Area in Missouri and Illinois, including St. Louis County (Brentwood), Missouri West St. Louis County (Ellisville), Missouri Jefferson County (Arnold), Missouri Franklin County (Union), Missouri Madison County (Edwarsdville), Illinois St. Clair County (Belleville), Illinois St. Louis City, Missouri (By Appointment Only) Call us today at 314-963-4700. *The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.* Chad Hager is responsible for the content. ...

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...

Since 1975, Sally has worked in the legal offices of attorney Joel Case. In 1992 she became his partner and they have continued to provide legal services to the West St. Louis County and adjoining areas. Although they have a general law practice, their emphasis is in Family Law, which includes divorce, modifications, child custody, support, and paternity cases. They also write wills, trusts, powers of attorney and administer probate estates in St. Louis County and the surrounding counties.

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.

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...

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...

Charles E. Lampin has practiced law for over 30 years. As a native of the mid-west, he located his law firm in St. Peters, Missouri. Mr. Lampin has successfully handled numberous mesothelioma and mass tort cases. In May of 2016, Mr. Lampin formed The Lampin Law Firm with 8 other experienced trial attorneys. The Lampin Law Firm handles Mesothelioma and mass tort cases on a national level as well as practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family law and bankruptcy. The firm offers free consultations, 7 days a week.

Sam Crosby is a graduate of the University of Missouri, School of Law. There he served on the Missouri Law Review for two (2) years, trained under the District 13 Public Defender, and received the honor of the Edward H. Hunvald Student Prize in Criminal Justice. After law school he worked for Michael C. Todt at the law firm of Todt, Cody & Fuchs, LLC, and was trained there in a “hands-on” approach to litigation and trial practice, with a focus in the area of Family Law. In July of 2020, Sam left the employ of Mr. Todt to start...

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...

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...