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Jones & Ueligger Law
- Understand
- Knowledge
- Call
“For the FIRST time, we found a lawyer in Ernie Ueligger who was there to walk us through the situation with compassion and patience as well as an unparalleled knowledge of the law.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Columbia, MO
15 firms listed · 8 in Columbia · 12 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Cline, Braddock & Basinger
- Divorce
- Child
- Results
“You can trust him rely on him he know what he is doing and the most important thing he has a special gift which is how to deal with your case from the first step known your opponent and how will deal with them.”
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Columbia Family Law Group
- Outcome
- Understanding
“I personally worked with Amy Salladay, and she took me on as client with me living a good distance from Columbia, because she knew I needed extreme help.”
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Grimes Fay & Kopp
“Fay is good at what he does and done for me”
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Mingus Law Office
- Judicial
- Understanding
- Outcome
“I was very happy with our experience, Tom made sure I understood everything that was happening and patiently explained any terminology or processes that I didn't understand.”
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McKenna Family Law
“Mc Kenna handled the complexity of my case with complete professionalism.”
The 15 firms listed for Columbia, MO take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Columbia, MO
Of the 15 firms we list here, 8 are in Columbia itself and 7 come from towns including Jefferson City (4, 27 mi), Ashland (1, 12 mi) and Fayette (1, 24 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 498 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (93%) and quality (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "communication". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (3), divorce (3), family law (3), truck accidents (3) and business law (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 99 years. 3 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do custody firm websites listed for Columbia usually state?
All 15 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.
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Ed Orr Law Firm
“Orr was very through and made it clear what was going on every step of the way.”
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James L Rutter, Attorney at Law
“Hes been a life saver through my divorce and custody battle.”
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Kays Law Office
- Questions
“I called Jeff late in the afternoon explaining what we needed, he showed up early the next morning and was able to provide what we needed, including some additional changes that weren't discussed the day before.”
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Law Office of Frank Robert Flaspohler
“In fact, in each instance of representation, I've perceived him as better prepared and better presented than the opposing side, for which I've been grateful!”
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Scott Hamblin, Attorney at Law
- Father
- Honest
- Job
“If your looking for an attorney that knows what he is doing and dedicated to helping his clients, then Scott Hamblin is the attorney you want on your side.”
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Call & Gentry Law Group
- Team
- Counsel
- Knowledge
“Chip Gentry has forever been my favorite dance dads, but when I needed legal counsel he connected me with, Nick L, from his team and Gentry Law absolutely went beyond my expectations.”
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Law Office of Evans Crow Halcomb
- Information
- Cost
- Law Firm
“He's not just in it for the money, he listened and advised me other alternatives rather than court, explained how hard it would be and what we were getting into.”
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Gump, Faiella, & Bugalski
- Settlement
- Knowledge
- Team
“They are very knowledgeable and they make sure that you are aware of every step of the process along the way by staying in contact with you on a continuous and timely manner.”
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Grayson & Grayson
- Case
“Hands down he talked to me, listened, and acknowledged my concerns, feelings, and points of view all while defending one of my family members against me.”
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