Jennifer Piper

Jennifer Piper

Family Ally
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • Missouri
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Biography

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 a Women’s Justice Award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly in 2019.

Ms. Piper served as a member of the 2010 and 2011 inaugural class of Barristers in The Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court. As a member and Past President of The St. Louis County Bar Association, Ms. Piper is still actively involved in the organization and helps organize Continuing Legal Education Seminars and events. Ms. Piper was appointed and served on a special committee of the Missouri Bar Association dealing with issues involving juvenile cases and immigration. Ms. Piper was appointed by St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Burton to serve on a special committee to improve the Family Court of St. Louis County that developed and implemented new local rules and procedures. Ms. Piper served on the Board of Directors for Caring for Kids, an organization developed and designed to provide essential resources to meet the urgent needs of children in foster care in St. Louis County.

Certified as a Guardian Ad Litem, Ms. Piper is regularly appointed to represent and protect children by Judges and Commissioners in St. Louis County and St. Louis City. Ms. Piper is certified as a Mediator for civil and family law matters. Ms. Piper is also a certified Parenting Coordinator and is regularly appointed by the Court to assist families with the most difficult custody matters.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Missouri
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney At Law
Family Ally
- Current
Attorney At Law
Reinker, Hamiton and Piper, LLC
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Attorney At Law
Kruse, Reinker, and Hamilton LLC
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Education
Saint Louis University School of Law
J.D. (2001) | Law
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University of Missouri - Columbia
B.A. (1998) | Political Science
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Awards
Named to The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law
The Best Lawyers in America
Women's Justice Award
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Named to The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Named to The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law
The Best Lawyers in America
Named to The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law
The Best Lawyers in America
Up and Coming Lawyer
Missouri Super Lawyers
Up and Coming Lawyer
Missouri Super Lawyers
Up and Coming Lawyer
Missouri Super Lawyers
Up and Coming Lawyer
Missouri Super Lawyers
Up and Coming Lawyer
Missouri Super Lawyers
Up and Coming Lawyer for Missouri
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
AV Preeminent Ranking
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
National Member and Missouri Chapter
Current
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St. Louis County Bar Association
Past President
Current
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Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Member
Current
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The Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis
Member
Current
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Missouri State Bar  # 51065
Member
- Current
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Caring for Kids
Board of Directors
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The Missouri Bar Association Juvenile Courts and Law Committee
Vice Chair
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The Theodore McMillian Inns of Court
Barrister
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Publications
Articles & Publications
How to Change Your Name after Divorce
Speaking Engagements
Finding and Preserving Electronic Evidence
Veteran's Benefits in Divorce
Divorce over 50
Going Solo: How to Start Your Own Law Firm
Certifications
Parent Coordinator
Cooperative Parenting Institite
Certified Family Law Mediator
St. Louis University
Guardian Ad Litem
Missouri Bar Associaiton
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. Is it possible to file for divorce without a lawyer without a big hassle?
A: You have the right to represent yourself in court both as the Petitioner or Respondent. Some courts make the processes easier than others, provide forms and may even had a special docket if individuals do not wish to hire attorneys for divorce or custody issues. You would need to check with your jurisdiction to see what options they may have. While you certainly have the right to do it yourself, I do caution that unless things are done correctly, a couple could end up divorced, but property either not actually divided or debt not apportioned correctly. I always recommend having an attorney at least look over it. You could also consider mediation which is a get option and you could have a lawyer prepare the settlement documents for both of you. ... Read More
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130 S Bemiston Ave, Suite 608
St. Louis, MO 63105
Telephone: (314) 449-9800