8:30 am - 5:30 pm
3050 W. Clay St.
Suite 101
St. Charles, MO 63301
We offer phone and online scheduling. Initial consultations last one hour and provide an opportunity to address your specific questions and goals with an attorney.
Please be advised consultations are limited to yourself and the attorney (no other person may be present in the consultation).
This appointment will be contingent upon a conflict check. We will email an appointment confirmation after the review is complete.
If you have already met with a Cordell & Cordell attorney,
please call 1-866-DADS-LAW to schedule your appointment.
A consultation fee is due at the time of your appointment.
Cordell & Cordell family attorneys fight to maintain and maximize your role in your children’s lives.
Our attorneys work to preserve your financial interests and the interests of your children.
Collaborative divorce and mediation enable couples to dissolve their relationship in a flexible manner that avoids going to court altogether.
Held when there has been a violation of a court order.
Ensure you receive all your paternity rights by filing for a declaration of paternity.
Our family law attorneys work with you to outline your divorce goals and prepare you for your case.
A court process designed to define the rights and obligations between spouses who are living apart while still legally married.
When a couple decides to end their marriage while one spouse is serving in the military, divorce tends to get more complicated.
If you find yourself earning less income, or your ex has a larger earning potential, we can help you file a modification to adjust past decrees.
Done right, these agreements allow couples to plan their future with more security.
The process of dividing assets during divorce and determining who gets what.
An order used by the court to protect against a situation involving alleged domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault.
Money paid to your ex to maintain a standard of living they were used to during your marriage.
By Appointment Only 
“Kristin is not only a wonderful lawyer but a pleasant person. She does your firm a great service. I am very appreciative of the work she did for me.”
“Will has been very helpful. He has made my life easier these past few months. I will sometimes call with odd questions but he is always responsive. High kudos to him.”
“I have been very happy with Michelle! I especially like how responsive she is. She is perfect when it comes to getting back to me! Her emails are very descriptive and explain everything. This is nice for me as it is my preferred form of contact. Overall I am very satisfied.”
“I trust Michelle. She has been great! I am very comfortable with her. She represents the company well. Michelle seems very gracious, kind and gentle-hearted. That has served me well. I really appreciate that with what I’m going through. I know this is her job, but I can tell her heart is in it. Overall I’m very pleased.”
“Michelle is doing a great job! She has kept me informed throughout the entire process. … She’s done very well coaching me through this!”
“I thought Michelle was extraordinarily competent. She did a good job and seems really interested in my well-being.”
“Michelle has been very easy to work with. She is understanding and really listens.”
“Michelle has been very accessible. She always provides a straight answer whether I like it or not, which is what I need. I have been very pleased, and in fact, things should be wrapping up here shortly.”
“I told Will that I have never had such a positive customer service experience, and I can not believe it is coming from a law firm. Whoever keeps it running or has come up with the process is doing a great job. I was blown away! I did not want to be divorced but you all definitely made the process easier. Awesome! Keep up the good work.”
“Kristin was the best. I am pretty strong willed, but she was patient, listened, and helped me see what the best options were considering what I wanted to accomplish. Kristin is a no B.S. attorney; perfect for what I needed. I appreciated the lively open debate. … Kristin earned my trust. …”
“Michelle’s been excellent! She’s done everything she can to make sure I stay on track.”
“I worked with William Halaz and [his paralegal] and they were both wonderful and did a great job! I only wish I’d used your services earlier. … William always returned my calls and emails right away.”
“Michelle was great! Just her ability to do the job was spot on. I hired you all to get me fair time with my son and I ended up getting more than expected.”
“Everyone always answered my questions promptly. I was treated really well. The other side was dragging their feet, but that wasn’t your firm’s fault. Really I was very happy with the service.”
“Will did a great job on everything I asked of him.”
“Will did an exceptional job as my attorney. He provided sound advice throughout the process and gave good information as to what to expect, which is so important given there are so many unknowns. Again, he did a very good job…”
“I am a fan of both Will and your firm. The speed, professionalism and attention to detail in which my case is being handled has really won me over. I can’t be happier with the legal services that I am receiving right now.”
“I have met with Michelle several times, and she’s always been open and upfront with her recommendations. Michelle is committed to my case and my best interests.”
“Kristen Zurek helped me to realize that my legal position with respect to modifying the college expenses and child support provisions of my decree was much stronger than I believed. I felt like she was very much in my corner. … I felt that I had really solid representation looking out for my interests.”
“Michelle is a phenomenal attorney. The one thing that stands out most about her is that she seems to really care about me, my case and what’s in my best interests. I feel as though I am in good hands with Michelle and your firm.”
“Michelle was very good at understanding my goals and was efficient in pursuing those goals. Michelle was also very good at communication. I am happy with having chosen Cordell & Cordell.”
“Great communication from Michelle. She did her best to keep me informed, including times when the opposing party did not follow through with their timeframe/commitment to details.”
“Will is providing me with excellent service and representation. I have no problems or issues. Will gets back to me very quickly and is able to answer my questions and give me good, solid advice. Things are moving well, I think, and I am happy with Cordell & Cordell and am glad I have your firm on my side.”
“Michelle was exceptional. I appreciate, sincerely, what she did and how she went about doing it. Fantastic work all around!”
“The communication is exceptional and she has told me several times she is praying for me. It is great to know she is always in my corner fighting for me.”
“I think you guys did great. Michelle handled everything I asked of her. I don’t know any other way to put it other than she did a great job. I am really glad I switched from the previous firm that I hired originally.”
“Kristin is great. She is very direct and to the point, which I like. She doesn’t mess around, and she gets the job done.”
“William is very responsive and knowledgeable. His advice on the jurisdiction and other complexities of my case has been very helpful. William has done a great job dealing with the legal oddities of my case and has done very well managing my expectations and communicating with opposing counsel.”
“Will Halaz took on a really tough case more than halfway through the process. He always listened to my concerns and kept my desired outcome in mind. Will was also great at providing me with a realistic view of my case and outcomes. He was always professional but personable at the same time. I truly appreciate all of his time, help, and advice!”
“Michelle is fantastic. I don’t have any complaints with her at all. She listens, she doesn’t treat me like a number, [and] she actually cares about what is right and not just the law. She does what you would hope an attorney would do; she doesn’t just go through the motions. I couldn’t be happier with her.”
“I could not have asked for a better team of individuals to be working with. Kristin [and her team] truly define the definition of exceptionally special people to work with. I feel that I am blessed to have them pick me up and move me forward. I am thankful for the patience and care that they have delivered to me through this time in my life. They truly have made me feel like a person and not a statistic or number. Thank you.”
“Michelle has always called me back and takes time for all of my questions. I couldn’t be happier with Michelle. She has been honest and upfront with me from the beginning. She listens to all my questions and takes the time to answer them all. I am more than satisfied with everything your firm is doing for me … She has taken the worry out of an unpleasant set of circumstances, which has allowed me to stay focused on other things. She has shown a level of professionalism that is above reproach. Thank you.”
“Michelle has been amazing! I’m going through some financial difficulties right now and she’s still working with me as best she can.”
“Divorce and custody disputes are both a legal and a psychological experience. Michelle has done a good job of setting my expectations and answering questions I have to better prepare me. … If I had to do it all over again I would have used Cordell & Cordell initially. …”
“Michelle is excellent and superb in all areas! She really did a fantastic job. I would give her the highest scores on everything …”
“Will has been fantastic! If I message him, he calls back within a few hours. I couldn’t be more pleased with the work he’s done so far.”
“Will was a great lawyer for me because of how fast he was able to get everything done.”
“Michelle has been fantastic! She’s very thorough and always there to help.”
“[Michelle is] very honest about case status and very aggressive toward the other party when needed. The status emails and letters are appreciated.”
“Kristin is very attentive to all my communications. She makes the process very easy to understand. I cannot say enough good and nice things about her. I know exactly what’s going on at all times.”
“William has given more than I could have ever expected or imagined. He’s doing amazing.”
“[Michelle has] kept me informed the whole way and has explained everything. So far, she’s doing everything she can.”
“Will seems to be working diligently to answer all my questions.”
“Kristin was good at getting back to me timely. I thought she did a great job!”
“I’ve been extremely happy with Michelle and couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.”
“Kristin is amazing! I had lost all faith in attorneys after my prior experience and Kristin has really came through for me. She responds to me instantly and is just amazing!”
”Drew has been exceptional. He has really gone above and beyond for me.”
“Kristin is great! She’s quick, to the point, and always professional!”
“Michelle did really well. She always answered all my calls and questions. She was a pleasure to work with.”
”Michelle was great to work with. She was always accessible and returned my messages promptly. She listened to what I wanted and followed through.”
I am very pleased to work with Wil. I truly believe in the end, even though it cost a lot upfront, Wil really saved me in the long run. I have been very pleased with his work! I have already referred a friend to Wil and will continue to do so. I think Wil is a great guy. You all are lucky to have someone like Wil!”
”Wil was great! He was very personable. He was always willing to answer any questions I had, no matter how ridiculous they seemed. I will likely use Wil again here in the very near future.”
William was very professional and what impressed me the most was his punctuality in corresponding with me.
”Drew has been awesome! I have no complaints with Drew at all. He’s been great! Anytime he needs anything from me, he reaches out. He’s been really on top of things!”
“Kristin understands my life and has a wonderful way of summarizing my thoughts and feelings and turning them into legal jargon when dealing with my former spouse.”
“Kristin is great!”
“Everything has been handled above and beyond. Michelle always gets back to me very quickly and keeps me up to date very well.”
”From start to finish, Michelle was great. She always returned calls and always kept me up to date on my case. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. I have zero complaints.”
“Michelle was great! She helped me out tremendously with my case and was a shoulder to cry on when I needed it. Just knowing she was working on my case assured me my case was going to be handled well!”
“William is superb! He gives great advice and always listens. He always explains things to me. Any time I have a question, all I have to do is call. He’s fantastic. He’s a gentleman and a great attorney, one of a kind! I always know I can trust him and that is key!”
“Will is awesome about communication. Will does an amazing job in understanding my situation and communicates it very well to the judge. Cordell has been absolutely top notch amazing.”
“William was always very responsive to any of my issues no matter what time or if it was outside of working hours.”
“Will had laser focus and would effortlessly address the key issues. I was especially impressed by the way he deconstructed what the respondent was representing to the court. He has captivated me during this entire process and he has helped me weather the storm. William treated me like I was his brother. William clearly had a sterling upbringing and a strong desire to help people. He is a lawyers lawyer. I am sure that his superiors already know everything that I have said. To include his devotion to God, his wife, and children.”
“She does a great job understanding what I’m looking for and implementing a plan to put that in place. “
“I am very satisfied with the relationship that I have established with Erin. She offers straight forward answers, and we have a very open and honest relationship. “
“I am completely pleased with Erin! I have gotten outstanding service from her! It was a pleasure working with her. She did an outstanding job getting me the things that were important to me. Erin is just a great person all around!”
“Erin has been wonderful in her efforts to protect my rights as a father. I truly appreciate all she has done, along with your firm. “
“Erin is amazing. She has really given me a sense of peace that I actually have someone fighting for me and what I want. She is understanding, helpful, and thorough. Her and her staff has done a great job with getting responses to me quickly. I would recommend both her and Cordell & Cordell. “
“Erin is a very strong lawyer! She did great for me. This was a hard case, and she came in at the end and really took care of me. I don’t know what would have happened to me if it wasn’t for Erin. “
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The experienced divorce lawyers at Cordell & Cordell provide intelligent, aggressive divorce representation to fathers. We are a community of talented legal professionals that prioritize growth and success in all our life roles. Together we assure our clients the quality of representation we would expect for ourselves.
