$ 250-375 per hour
"AV" Peer Review Rated (Martindale-Hubbell) -highest rating as established by other attorneys for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. St. Louis Magazine,"Best Lawyers" edition, (2007-present). Emphasis on complex Domestice Relations litigation including sopisticated/substantial property investigation/valuation/allocation, spousal support and child-related issues. Represented clients in over 2750 domestic cases during past 37 years. Frequent referral of complex cases by other attorneys. Substantial mediation experience in "high net-worth" cases (working with tax and finacial consultants). Appointed by Circuit Court to serve as Master in complex cases. Member-Family Law Section, Missouri Bar.
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49 years | 2,750 cases
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49 years | 275 cases
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$ 250-375 per hour
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Acquired: 1977
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One Thurman Court (283 Main St.), PO Box 800, Hillsboro, MO, 63050
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Posted by Ginger | September 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr. Senkel To represent me in my divorce. I was extremely happy with everything.
Posted by Diana | January 20, 2015
A++ Very professional and knowledgable. Highly recommend. He has many years of experience, of which utilizes it to benefit his clients. He stands up to his reputation of excellence.
Posted by Lisa | December 22, 2014
Mr. Senkel represented me in my divorce approximately ten years ago. This was an emotional and stressful time in my life. I had never needed or communicated with an attorney before, and was concerned about being able to trust one. I contacted Mr. Senkel, and after my initial consultation, I knew I wa...
Posted by Nichole | November 24, 2014
I have now used Mr. Senkel in two separate custody cases. When the first case presented itself, I did have a lawyer that I had used on occasion. I went for my consultation but I also asked a lawyer friend for the best lawyer he could recommend because this case was of difficult nature. He gave me Mr....
Posted by Ken | November 23, 2014
David Senkel handled my divorce case with extreme professionalism yet displayed the necessary sensitivity for the issues at hand. He was there when I needed the advice and made the painful process of going through a divorce far more tolerable than I could have ever imagined. I am fortunate to have...
"I endorse this lawyer. David has established a well earned reputation of being the best Family law attorney in Jefferson County."
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2014
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Reports "Best Lawyers in America"
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Reports "Best Lawyers in America"
2006
Jeffersonian Award-Business of the Year, Jefferson County Growth Association
1996
Outstanding Service, MSHSAA (St Pius X H. S.)
1989
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002 - 2014
Co-owner;Officer and Director, Wee Care Learning Center, Inc
1971 - 1974
Ist Lt., United States Air Force
2009 - Present
NSBA Council of School AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Missouri Municipal LeagueMember
2007 - Present
Missouri Municipal Attorneys AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Missouri Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1977 - Present
Missouri BarMember
1977 - Present
Jefferson County Bar AssociationPresident (1987-88)
Affirmed by Missouri Supreme Court
1977
JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)
1971
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude)
1985
Numerous Family Law Topics
1976
English
Legal Answers
In the state of missouri, can a child decide which parent they want to live with? If so, at what age?
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Stop paying child support before our court date
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In a spousal support case is the ex husbands new wife responsible if ex husband cant make payment
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