Best Child Custody Lawyers in St. Louis, MO

24 firms listed · 22 in St. Louis · 3 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Grant, Miller & Smith

Grant, Miller & Smith

(46)
  • Team
  • Case
  • Family Law
“I have always found this law firm to be of the highest quality, they are efficient and professional and anyone seeking help for a family matter could not go wrong in reaching out to them”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2001
7733 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1850, St. Louis, MO
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Rudman & Smith Law

Rudman & Smith Law

(48)
  • Results
  • Hiring
  • Team
“Louis in my opinion he fights hard with really good results in the end he constantly kept me updated on my case he is very knowledgeable on all aspects of the law i recommend this attorney for any case”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2003
2611 S Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO
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Bardol Law Firm

Bardol Law Firm

(48)
  • Custody
  • Mind
  • Call
“I hate to do this but think this is very important to add because someone may need to read this…as an African American women I don't feel like I received any less support as I would if I was not black.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2011
34 N Gore Ave Suite 203, St. Louis, MO
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Tdd Attorneys at Law

Tdd Attorneys at Law

(41)
  • Sell
  • Case
  • Job
“Ted Disaboto of Td D Attorneys at Law, LLC represented me as a seller during a recent real estate transaction of an inherited rental property to the long-term tenant.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2013
4509 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO
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Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law

Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law

(48)
  • Understanding
  • Legal Representation
  • Team
“Langleys paralegal; she handled herself with compassion, empathy, and swiftness in regard's with giving me my paperwork that I needed to fill out for my divorce.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2020
11756 Borman Dr Suite 101, St. Louis, MO
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Haefner Law Office

Haefner Law Office

(41)
  • Questions
  • Understanding
  • Job
“Mark Haefner @ Hafner Law Office has the recognition, education, experience, and the staff to make your navigation through our judicial system one made with confidence.”
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2011
3870 S Lindbergh Blvd Suite 120, St. Louis, MO
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The 24 firms listed for St. Louis, 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: St. Louis, MO

Of the 24 firms we list here, 22 are in St. Louis itself and 2 come from Edwardsville, IL (1, 19 mi) and Lake St Louis (1, 27 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,515 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (99%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "communication" and "patient". 3 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (8), divorce (7), paternity (6), child custody (5) and child support (5). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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 St. Louis usually state?

All 24 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.

The Aranda Law Firm

The Aranda Law Firm

(48)
  • Emails
  • Honest
  • Questions
“He is easy to talk to and to communicate with (not once in the years he has been my attorney have I ever needed to speak with an assistant, paralegal or secretary) and he's dedicated to his clients-even needy clients like me!”
In Business Since 2017
225 S Meramec Ave Apt 325, St. Louis, MO
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Legacy Law Center

Legacy Law Center

(50)
  • Understand
  • Feel
  • Team
“My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Attorney Charles Moore to set up our family trust, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Lake St Louis, MO · 27 mi from Saint Louis
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The Smith Law Firm

The Smith Law Firm

(48)
  • Case
  • Interest
  • Job
“I have learned over the past 8 years of going to court with my ex, that no lawyer is going to be able to wave a wand and make miracles happen; however, Neil will DEFINITELY do everything in his will power to get the best results he can for his client...”
In Business Since 2006
231 S Bemiston Ave #800, St. Louis, MO
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The Fischer Law Firm

The Fischer Law Firm

(49)
  • Team
  • Chelsea
  • Couple
“Lynn Fisher Amd Her Team Are so wonderful Lynn is always Available when you have question's or she will even call to keep you updated with your case the staff is amazing as well I wil always remember to stick with this firm and referrals😊 …”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2006
1034 S Brentwood Blvd Suite 1540, St. Louis, MO
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Goldson Hoekel

Goldson Hoekel

(46)
  • Case
  • Family Court
  • Calls
“This was my first divorce, and it was a very difficult decision to get to this point however, Marshall took a very hands-on approach when it came to helping guide me through the process.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
5 Plant Ave # 2, St. Louis, MO
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ROC Law

ROC Law

(34)
  • Results
  • Questions
  • Office
“Also, very personable and caring, by far the best experience I had while visiting an attorney, he genuinely cared about me as a person, you cannot get that treatment from just anyone!”
Free Initial Consultation
25+ Years Experience
12964 Tesson Ferry Rd b, St. Louis, MO
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Joseph A. Specter

Joseph A. Specter

(48)
  • Custody
  • Job
  • Understanding
“I obtained Joe for a custody issue that happened to get dragged out for over a year due to the opposing lawyer but Joe remained patient and kept me informed on all the updates and options available.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
408 N Euclid Ave # 200, St. Louis, MO
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Jones Family Law Group

Jones Family Law Group

(43)
  • Case
  • Strategy
  • Communication
“I was able to schedule my initial consultation quickly, and felt that the entire process was handled efficiently and exactly as it was explained it would be in the initial meeting.”
In Business Since 2019
1610 Des Peres Rd # 340, St. Louis, MO
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Cavanagh & Associates

Cavanagh & Associates

(24)
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Case
  • Custody
“I have to give a special shout out to Eka because she really made my life a heck of a lot easier and was always so quick to get back to me and let me know what is going on!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1966
7800 Forsyth Blvd #600, St. Louis, MO
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The Law Offices of Brian M. Faucett

The Law Offices of Brian M. Faucett

(16)
  • Confidence
  • Patient
  • Compassionate
“During my hearing he was on point, making the opposing counsel (whom I will note came from a well known/"fancy" law firm charging double the price that Brian charges) look like they were still in law school while making me feel relaxed and confident...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2020
8821 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO
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J. Rench Law Firm

J. Rench Law Firm

(10)
  • Happy
  • Understand
“Knowing her clients are likely going through one of the most difficult situations in their lives - she makes sure they are comfortable and informed through the entire process.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Cash, Check
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 2015
230 S Bemiston Ave UNIT 510, St. Louis, MO
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Spirn Family Law

Spirn Family Law

(5)
“I recommend Spirn Family Law whenever someone is looking for a highly qualified attorney (who is not self serving).”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2020
7700 Bonhomme Ave Suite 560, St. Louis, MO
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Family Ally

Family Ally

(23)
  • Custody
  • Court
  • Divorce
“This transition is one of the worst possible life changes and both Jennifer and Allison were so helpful through the entire process, especially in light of it happening during a pandemic.”
In Business Since 2019
130 S Bemiston Ave UNIT 608, St. Louis, MO
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Lake Munro

Lake Munro

(19)
  • Communication
“Not only have I used Kevin Lake with the Lake Law Firm for my personal needs, I have referred him to my clients who also have had nothing but great things to say about Kevin.”
In Business Since 2019
1650 Des Peres Rd Suite 220, St. Louis, MO
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Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke

Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke

(20)
  • Partner
  • Investment
  • Advice
“That should serve as a good enough endorsement and recommendation of UGBB, but I'll go further: our loyalty is due to good outcomes in the matters we present to the firm and its investment in us over the years.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2000
906 Olive St # 300, St. Louis, MO
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Diekman & Leightner Attorneys At Law L.l.c.

Diekman & Leightner Attorneys At Law L.l.c.

(13)
  • Court
  • Divorce
  • Job
“He has many years of experience, a well-respected attorney, located in Clayton, outstanding staff and partners.”
In Business Since 2015
230 S Bemiston Ave # 600, St. Louis, MO
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Zolman Law Firm

Zolman Law Firm

(27)
  • Questions
  • Kindness
  • Case
“I had already paid for the entire divorce and she was determined to see it through until the end without my having to pay another attorney to go to court.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1999
10805 Sunset Office Dr #300, St. Louis, MO
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Robert Elovitz Law Offices

Robert Elovitz Law Offices

(18)
  • Secretary
“Despite not being a client of Mr Elovitz, he took the time to explain concepts regarding my case and give me some contextual information on how I should proceed.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
Edwardsville, IL · 19 mi from Saint Louis
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