$ 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
19 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Volkan | November 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
My Number 1 recommendation!
I first retained David's services 13 years ago and have retained him solely throughout the years for modifications to my divorce decree. I have recommended David to anyone that asked on who they should use to represent them on family legal matter. My experience with David has been most favorable. ...
Posted by Bill | November 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
GREAT! HE REPRESENTED ME IN TWO DIVORCES.
I was not recommended to any lawyer from anyone. I simply called Thurman Law Firm in search of a lawyer to help me. As it turned out, I was very fortunate to be introduced to Dave Senkel. My first marriage was long term. I had expected it to be my only marriage. Things transpired in the mar...
Posted by Doug | November 14, 2014 | Child Custody
Child custody case
In this day and age it's not easy for a father to gain custody of his son. Mr. Senkel did an outstanding job of helping me do this .I would highly recommend him to anyone involved in a custody case. His staff was very helpful, and I really appreciate the way they responded in a very timely manner to ...
Posted by Janie | November 13, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Great not once, but three times!!!
Mr. Senkel helped me with my divorce and was always honest and "kept it real", no sugar coating it! I appreciated that! He also handled my case when my ex took me back to court to attempt to get full custody of my children. Not only did he win the case, but he also had court ordered anger manageme...
Posted by Larry | November 13, 2014
Peace of Mind
When ever there is a need for an attorney life can become quite stressful with high levels of anxiety. The benefits of keeping one's peace of mind can go further than anything else. If it were not for having Mr.Senkel as my attorney I would hate to think just where I would be. To bad they don't use a...
"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?
30 Nov 2014
Stop paying child support before our court date
24 Nov 2014
In a spousal support case is the ex husbands new wife responsible if ex husband cant make payment
22 Nov 2014