John Stephen Appelbaum

John Stephen Appelbaum

4.2
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Arnold, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

4139 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 65%

John has been primarily practicing in the area of Family Law since 1995, dealing with Divorce, Custody, Apoptions and Guardianships.

31 years | 3,000 cases

65%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 39 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

John S. Appelbaum Law Offices, LLC

4139 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO, 63010

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John Stephen Appelbaum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Posted by Diane | February 15, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Staffing Problems

Have heard great things about Mr. Applebaum. Sadly was unable to speak with him initially as a young female was extremely rude and even though I tried to be patient since she explained she was a first year attorney, she went about everything in a stuck up and unprofessional manner.

Posted by Mark | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

More than Satisfied

I switched attorneys in the middle of my divorce for reasons I will only share with a select few. I had a brief meeting with John, he took my case over and my stress ended. It was night and day difference! In a matter of 90 days, John had negotiated a settlement that blew my mind and was like 5% ...of the settlement the former attorney had pressed me to offer. I don't want to leave Carol out of the accolades. Most of my communication was through her. She is a great communicator and awesome with the details. I am impressed and beyond pleased; easy to work with and results oriented. This firm is the bomb!

Posted by Doug Groom | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Could Not Be Happier!!

Mr. Appelbaum is the consummate professional in every way. We could not have been more satisfied with the result he was able to achieve for our family. Frankly, I found it quite inspiring to watch someone with such command of their craft do what he does with such skill and precision. You can tell... he is well respected by his peers and the judge when he enters the courtroom, he knows his way around the place very well. Before our session started, I noticed another attorney asking John for his advice on one of the cases she was working on, he seemed all to happy to help. That is the experience you get with John. Carol his assistant is also very helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns you have as well. Overall an Excellent Experience for me, this is my GO TO GUY for legal matters from now on.

Posted by Jessica | February 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you, John!

I hired John to represent me in my custody case for my daughter, John was very easy to talk to and work with. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and that I was kept informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend John and would hire him again if I needed to.

Posted by Jamie | December 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney!!!

My husband and I hired John in May of 2017. We were in the middle of a family court case and was having issues with the attorney I initially had hired. I was very pleased with John's character upon our first consultation, so I hired him. John worked diligently to familiarize himself on the detail...s of my case. He worked extensively on our behalf, and remained dedicated to us and to our case, he never faltered. He was professional and very down to earth. John was personable and reasonable and kept us informed as needed. I highly recommend anyone going to John. I have found that the times I thought he wasn't doing anything, those are the times he was working the hardest. He always was prompt in any correspondence and always answered my questions. John is extremely knowledgeable. He maintains that knowledge and poise at all times. He is the calm in the storm, truly. Hiring John was the best thing we have ever done, because of him, we were able to avoid a trial and do what was in the best interest for us. There is no one that I trust more than John Appelbaum. He will fight for his client's best interest and for what is right and reasonable, always. I couldn't be any happier with our choice for an attorney and for the outcome of our case. We are eternally grateful for everything he did for us.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

1987 - 1995

Prosecuting Attorney, Jefferson County District Court

Associations

2010 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

1999 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

1999 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

1987 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

Education

1986

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Missouri, St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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