$ 350-350 per hour
Robert Leighton Mues
also known as Robert "Chip" Mues
About Robert
Biography
Robert Mues is the owner of MuesLaw. He was the former managing partner of Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues, LPA until MuesLaw acquired that firm on January 1, 2025. Mr. Mues graduated from Wittenberg University in 1975 and the University of Dayton School of Law in 1978. Since graduation from Law School, Mr. Mues has been practicing law in Dayton with an emphasis in Domestic Relations and Family Law litigation. In 2002 Attorney Mues received the coveted designation as an AV PREEMINENT® rated attorney. This accomplishment is the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer.
Attorney Mues has been the sole publisher of the acclaimed Ohio Family Law Blog since 2007.
MuesLaw provides the following services:
- Collaborative Divorce and Dissolutions
- Dissolution of Marriage Planning
- Prenuptial Agreement and Postnuptial Agreement Preparation
- Post-Dissolution Budget Planning
- Designing Custom Shared Parenting Plans
- Calculating Appropriate Child and Spousal Support
- Asset and Debt Division Planning
- Alternate Dispute Resolution Skills and Mediation Services
- He works regularly with Therapists, Counselors and Mental Health Professionals, Financial Planners, Brokers, Accountants and Tax Advisors, Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA’s), as well as Business and Asset Valuation Appraisers and Services.
Please give us a call to schedule an appointment, or send us an email!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
80%
47 years | 2,075 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
47 years | 3,200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 47 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1978
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Location
MuesLaw
10554 Success Lane, Suite A, Dayton, OH, 45458
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Robert Leighton Mues's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jackie | July 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Single and Happy
Chip was my divorce atty. Phone calls were answered that day or the next. E-mails were replied that day or the next. Chip knows when to fight, and when to hold back. Very professional and respectable firm.
Posted by J | November 21, 2013
Awesome Job! Very Quick To Act! Father Awarded Custody!
As a divorcing father, I interviewed with multiple attorneys to assist with my divorce. In the end, I chose Mr. Mues. He was very well-informed about the law, the local courts and judges, my rights, expectations, and time critical activities. He successfully drafted my divorce decree, supported my wi...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2013
An Awesome International Attorney
I cannot express my gratitude for Mr. Chip in words. He is the best lawyer one can hire. I got referred to him through a friend. I met him for an hour in his office for consultation and I knew he could get me the expected results in my case involving two countries. He got personally involved with my ...
Posted by Patricia | March 26, 2012
"Most difficult divorce case"
Over the past year and six months, our family has been involved in what the judge described as "the worst divorce case to ever come through his court." Mr. Mues (Chip) represented our daughter. Since this was the first time any of us had been involved with the legal system or divorce, we had a lot of...
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2010
So Very Thankful!
Chip represented me in my divorce within the last few months. The separation was long and arduous. The animosity between my ex and I increased over the passage of time. I originally "found" Chip by reading a review about him. I had no connections for a referral for a divorce attorney and searched...
Robert Leighton Mues's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert "Chip" Mues is an excellent Family Lawyer. He is well respected by both fellow lawyers and his clients for knowledge, skill, and integrity."
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"I endorse this attorney. Chip garners well deserved respect from his colleagues in the legal community. If you need a domestic relationships or estate planning attorney, Chips is top notch."
"Chip is a dedicated attorney, who aggressively advocates for his clients. He is detailed-oriented, and has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in various family law, estate planning, and personal injury matters. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Chip. He is a renowned lawyer and advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert does a fantastic job for his clients!"
"I have worked with Mr. Mues in the Dayton, Ohio legal community for many years and there is no finer lawyer. Mr. Mues has an amazing command of the law and truly cares about the best interest of his clients. Mr. Mues is someone I would trust handling legal matters for my own family and is highly respected by judges and attorneys. If you have to battle through a difficult divorce or domestic relations issue, Mr. Mues is someone you want on your side and not the other side of the of the table or Courtroom."
"I have worked on numerous cases in which Robert "Chip" Mues represented the opposing party. He is an very effective advocate and a worthy opponent, whose demeanor is always courteous, professional and ethical and who is well respected by his colleagues."
"Mr. Mues very competently and efficiently represents his clients. He is not only a real asset to the clients that he chooses to represent, but he is also a true credit to the profession as a whole."
"I would highly recommend Chip Mues! He is knowledgable, professional and well known and respected as an excellent lawyer in our community, especially in the field of domestic relations law."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Robert "Chip" Mues as opposing counsel on more than one case and have found him to be not only extremely competent, but professional as well. I strongly endorse Chip Mues."
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top 100 Divorce Blog, Attorney.Org
2007
Marquis "Who's Who in American Law",
2006
Citizen of the Year, Dayton Police Department
2002
Preeminent AV Highest Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Marquis "Who's Who in American Law",
N/A
Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Owner, MuesLaw
1997 - 2025
State Level Review Officer on Special Education Matters, Ohio Department of Education
1991 - 2025
Managing Partner, Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues, LPA
1984 - 1996
Impartial Hearing Officer on Special Education Matters, Ohio Department of Education
1981 - 1991
Partner, Meily & Mues, Attorneys
1979 - 1981
Associate, Biegel, Kirkland & Berger
1978 - 1979
Associate, Green & Green Lawyers
Associations
1998 - Present
Dayton Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeBoard Member
1978 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationMember
Volunteer Law Project of Dayton
Participant
2007 - 2021
Hospice of DaytonBoard Member
2005 - 2012
Dayton Children's HospitalFormer Treasurer of Foundation Board
1990 - 1996
Montgomery County Children Services BoardBoard Member
1980 - 1992
For Love of Children, IncBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Filburn v. Filburn
Obtained favorable decision which was upheld on appeal.
Castle v. Castle
A Landmark Victory Changing Ohio Law
Education
1978
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Wittenberg University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Advisory Panel
Issues Facing the Legal Profession
2012
ADR Presentation
Divorce and Mediation
2012
ADR Class
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Family Law
2009
Big George Radio Broadcast in London
Pre-Nuptial Agreements in the United States
N/A
Annual IHO/SLRO Training
Writing Effective Impartial Hearing Officer Decisions
Publications
2016
APHSA Policy & Practice
When Do Informal Parenting Agreements Need Approval from the State
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Grandparenting Styles: Taking the Quiz
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Did Your Parents Divorce When You Were 23 or Older?
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Shared Parenting Misconceptions in Ohio
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Divorce Linked to Stroke in Men
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Divorce and Household Chores: Does it Also Divide the Family?
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Divorce Rates Double for Boomers
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Spousal Support: A Hidden Time Bomb
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Divorce: Did Your parents Marriage End When You were 23 or older?
2012
Ohio Family Law blog
Shared parenting Misconceptions
2012
Ohio Family Law Blog
Parenting with an Uncooperative Ex
2012
White Paper
How to Find Hidden Income/Assets in a Divorce
2011
International Academy of Attorneys for Divorce Over 50
Divorce As a Medicaid Planning Tool?
2011
Ohio Family Law Blog
Keep an Emergency Information Card in Your Wallet!
2011
Ohio Family Law Blog
Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
2011
Ohio Family Law blog
Thinking About Staying In Your Marriage For The Benefit Of The Kids?
2010
Donna Ferber's Blog
Gift Ideas for the Newly Divorced! Some Tasteful and Well…Others Not So Much!
2010
2008
Website on Internet
Ohio Family Law Blog
1997
Divorce in Ohio
A Primer on the Divorce Process
Languages
English
Activity
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