Pacific Family Lawyers

I am a general practice solo attorney specializing in listening to my clients and crafting legal remedies to fit their needs.

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...

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...

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...

Facing a divorce or any other family law matter in Arnold, Missouri is never easy. When these issues arise, seeking caring and diligent legal counsel is imperative to help protect your rights. Ryan Frantz is a dedicated Associate Attorney in our firm’s Jefferson County, Missouri family law office. He can represent individuals throughout Arnold, MO, and the surrounding areas. Ryan attended the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in May 2022. He focused his education in law school on FDA Law, Health Law, Corporate Law, and Employment Law. Before attending law school, Ryan earned his...

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).

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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

Bruce earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri. Before earning his J.D., he attended the same university for his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Journalism. Bruce is licensed and ready to help clients in the State of Missouri and is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the American Association for Justice, and the Lawyers Association of St. Louis. Before joining the Jefferson County family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC, Bruce worked many years in various...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

After his own divorce and vigorous custody battle, Mr. Massey raised two daughters as a single parent. Because he has never forgotten how that experience effected his life, his family law practice concentrates specifically on how the divorce process impacts the children. He has helped families with their personal needs and challenges in matters ranging from divorce and custody issues to consumer law and estate planning in addition to his work with small businesses. Mr. Massey's unique combination of experience helping people with both personal and business legal issues has served his clients well in his St....

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...

St. Louis University Law School Graduate, Amanda M. Basch, joined ROC Law in 2007 as an Associate Litigation Attorney. A Missouri Bar licensed attorney, Ms. Basch relies heavily on her early experiences with the St. Louis and St. Charles County prosecuting attorney offices. Attorney Basch now focuses her litigation practice, primarily, upon Roc Law’s growing Family Law practice. Appearing frequently before family law judges in St. Louis City, Jefferson County and St. Louis County, Attorney Basch brings detailed, tireless and aggressive lawyering characteristics to each of the many family law cases handled by Roc Law. Personally...

For two decades I've provided high quality legal representation to people going through divorce and custody cases in St. Louis, St. Charles, and all surrounding counties. Prior to becoming a lawyer, I earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri in 2000 and law degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 2003. During and after law school I worked at the Internal Revenue Service and for a law firm representing Fortune 500 companies. But my passion is helping working class people. In 2006 I opened my own firm, The Smith Law Firm, LLC. Since that time...

Jennifer R. Piper practices in all areas of family law. She received her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law and graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. in political science.

She is a member of the Missouri Bar Association. Ms. Piper was named a Rising Star, Up and Coming Lawyer for the State of Missouri by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for 2009; a Rising Star, Up and Coming Lawyer for 2010-2015 by Missouri Super Lawyers; and was named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2017-2020 in the practice area of Family Law. Ms. Piper recently received...

If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, it can feel like your whole life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing what will happen to you or your family can be overwhelming. To help clients with divorce and family law matters in their time of need, Stange Law Firm, PC has limited its practice to divorce and family law matters. For your convenience, we have offices in multiple states. We also respond to all phone calls and emails from clients left before 5 pm the same business day. We also give clients...

Kelly Davidzuk is the Managing Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC, and is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. She is also a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney. Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. Kelly worked hard in law school and continued to work hard in the area of family law and other areas of civil litigation before she joined the team at Stange Law Firm, PC. Kelly has worked for the firm since 2011. She is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Through her dedication to...

Marta divides her time between mediating and litigating family law matters. She has been practicing Family Law since 1980 and has successfully completed over 10,000 divorces. Marta received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston and obtained a post-graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy Training from the prestigious Menninger Psychiatric Institute. Marta has taught Mediation, Dissolution of Marriage and Civil Litigation at Webster University and St. Louis University in the Graduate School of Social Work. She also conducts family law mediation training seminars for lawyers, judges, and mental health professionals, as well as seminars for individuals considering divorce....

Jennifer L. Rench is a family law attorney and owner of J. Rench Law Firm, LLC | St. Louis Divorce and Mediation. Her law firm helps clients through divorce by offering divorce mediation services, collaborative divorce services, and divorce representation.

Her philosophy is to help clients resolve legal matters in the most effective way possible. She accomplishes this through communication, collaboration, interest-based negotiations, and other progressive strategies. Her values center on understanding her clients’ needs and meeting those needs using her legal experience and problem solving skills. While she has served in other areas of law, family law is especially...

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...

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...