Best Family Law Attorneys in Cape Girardeau, MO

18 firms listed · 4 in Cape Girardeau · 7 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Birk Law Firm

Birk Law Firm

4.2 21 reviews
“Kelvin has gone above and beyond in handling several legal matters for us.”
Free phone consultationMissouri Bar since 1999Since 1999
2851 Professional Ct C
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Johnson, Schneider & Ferrell

Johnson, Schneider & Ferrell

4.6 8 reviews
“Everyone I have spoken to in this office are very pleasant people”
Free consultationIllinois Bar since 19825 attorneysSince 2003
212 Main St
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Zimmerman Law

Zimmerman Law

3.9 4 reviews
“Zimmerman, There nothing I can't say bad about this man he Do The Best he could do and he is very respectful and very understanding and and he let me know what's going on and what to look forward to he keeps me updated on everything and I respect thank thank you so much 😊 …”
Since 2018
1440 Kurre Ln
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Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane

Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane

3.9 4 reviews
“She helped me get guardianship of a minor with no issues.”
Serves Southeast Missouri, Southern IllinoisSince 1936
3113 Independence St
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The Lichtenegger Law Firm

The Lichtenegger Law Firm

4.6 24 reviews
“One of the best law firm i have ever had the pleasure of working with, no complaints”
Free consultationBBB accreditedSince 1977Insurance accepted
Jackson, MO · 7 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Bigler Law Office

Bigler Law Office

5.0 3 reviews
“These people are down to earth, and willing to help guide you in the right direction.”
Anna, IL · 20 mi from Cape Girardeau
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This page gathers the 18 family law firms listed for Cape Girardeau, MO. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.

Area overview: Cape Girardeau, MO

Of the 18 firms we list here, 4 are in Cape Girardeau itself and 14 come from towns including Sikeston (2, 30 mi), Carbondale, IL (2, 34 mi) and Murphysboro, IL (2, 34 mi). 17 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 469 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (8), estate planning (5), real estate (5), business law (4) and personal injury (4). Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 15 of the firms on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.

Why are some listed family practices outside Cape Girardeau?

An office in Cape Girardeau is held by 4 of the 18 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.

Southern Illinois Law Center

Southern Illinois Law Center

4.2 38 reviews
“Charles Mc Guire was the only attorney that would actually give me the time of day and listen to me, and fight for me.”
Free consultation20+ yearsPrices online
Carbondale, IL · 34 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law

Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law

4.6 42 reviews
“They put themselves in my shoes, jumped right into my case, and helped me accomplish my goals.”
Since 2012
Herrin, IL · 45 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Campanella Law Firm

Campanella Law Firm

4.5 26 reviews
“Good service very special people to work 4 u above and beyond”
Since 2013
Carterville, IL · 40 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Aaron T. Wise, Attorney at Law.

Aaron T. Wise, Attorney at Law.

4.8 15 reviews
“He helped tremendously, checked up on me, and stayed in communication with me the whole time.”
Since 2021
Murphysboro, IL · 34 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Reed, Heller & Cannell

Reed, Heller & Cannell

4.4 10 reviews
“He responded to phone calls and emails in a very timely manner.”
Since 2020Family-owned
Murphysboro, IL · 34 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Fmgr Attorneys

Fmgr Attorneys

5.0 1 review
“Highly recommend FMGR Attorneys and their willingness to go above and beyond for clients.”
Since 1996
Carbondale, IL · 34 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Hafford Elder Law Planning

Hafford Elder Law Planning

5.0 10 reviews
“Very thankful to have had her with my case and would highly recommend her to anyone.”
Since 2015
Marion, IL · 43 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Layton & Southard

Layton & Southard

4.4 3 reviews
“The office is very prompt to respond to your calls or email.”
Free phone consultation5 attorneysServes Southeast Missouri, Southern IllinoisSince 2006
Perryville, MO · 33 mi from Cape Girardeau
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David Crader, Attorney at Law

David Crader, Attorney at Law

Free consultationSince 2002
Sikeston, MO · 30 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Liszewski Law Firm

Liszewski Law Firm

4.2 7 reviews
“I felt so stressed before court but he showed up, did his thing and followed through on what I hired him for.”
Sikeston, MO · 30 mi from Cape Girardeau
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Fisher, Kerkhover, Coffey and Gremmels

Fisher, Kerkhover, Coffey and Gremmels

4.2 11 reviews
“Great people, Mr Kerkhover and the staff are very helpful and friendly.”
Since 2018
Chester, IL · 44 mi from Cape Girardeau
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James W. Kelley, Attorney at Law

James W. Kelley, Attorney at Law

3.8 6 reviews
“Very nice guy amazing staff would definitely recommend if needed but hope ya don't”
Chester, IL · 44 mi from Cape Girardeau
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