Ann E. Bauer

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Ann E. Bauer

4.6
14 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at St. Louis (Clayton), MO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

7710 Carondelet, Suite 405, St. Louis (Clayton), MO

Virtual Consultation Available

About Ann

Biography

Experienced family law attorney. Offering services in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody and support. I offer mediation, collaborative process and litigation, according to the client's needs. Call today for a consultation.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Mediation 30%

I mediate and I represent clients who are in mediation. I also work in the settlement area called collaborative practice, which is an out of court settlement process with each person having legal counsel during the negotiations.

30%
Family 20%

I litigate in all areas of family law, including divorce, maintenance (alimony), custody, child support, step parent adoptions, adoption, relocation,and modification of existing orders, This includes high asset divorce and complicated custody issues.

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Center for Family Law

7710 Carondelet, Suite 405, St. Louis (Clayton), MO, 63105

thecenterforfamilylaw.com/ann-bauer

The Center for Family Law

820 South Main Street, Suite 208, Saint Charles, MO, 63301

thecenterforfamilylaw.com/ann-bauer

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Ann E. Bauer's Reviews

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Posted by Pam | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Warrior Lawyer

When you find yourself in a situation and you are out of your league, need someone with expertise that you don’t possess and/or you are in the fight of your life, you need someone smart. Good. Patient. Tolerant. Brilliant. Strategically-minded. Open-minded, willing to listen, learn and teach. ...Ann Bauer is just this attorney. Though I came to her confused and scared, she and her brilliant team empowered me as I fought in a legal battle I had never planned. As I watched and listened and ASKED A MILLION questions, Ann and her team were grounded, logical and explained the workings of the law. Ann fought in her gracious way for what was right. Choosing a legal team is not to be taken lightly. An assembled team of strong, smart, brave women proved to be more worthy than I could have dreamed or hoped for. Ann’s years of experience, compassion and her focus on the ultimate outcome worked to my benefit. She remains calm, yet strong in every situation. And when I needed to laugh, she knew how to lighten the mood. Ann’s team taught me to be strong, to stand up for myself and to ask for what I wanted could be done quietly, with grace…and a cape. We became Warriors together. They had their shields ready, their bracelets on, their capes at the ready and their boots ON THE GROUND….one step at a time. I wouldn’t be where I am today without A., H., P., and their entire team who worked tirelessly. For that, I will be forever grateful and will continue to wear my cape proudly, with MY boots on the ground (while I continue to reach for the stars).

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Weak on Strategy and High on Price

I don't like to give bad reviews to professionals but I feel compelled to share my deep disappointment in Ann. You will find her extremely personable and willing to listen initially. That trait led me to hire her. Much to my chagrin, I found Ann weak in her ability to provide thoughtful strategy a...nd mastery of the more complex legal situations. She and her staff have very high hourly rates and I quickly accumulated $7,000+ in fees through emails, copies of documents, and consultations that failed to be useful. I learned that being skilled in offering strategy is extremely important and Ann did not seem to possess this legal skill set. Ann offers lots of personality and empathy (hopefully real) but what I needed was knowledge in what the law says and a strategy in negotiating with opposing counsel. Ann seemed minimally prepared when she came into our consultation sessions. After I terminated with Ann and found another attorney, it was clear to me what was missing. I needed to know what the law said and I needed an attorney who knows negotiation and strategy. Unfortunately, I had to face my terror alone and was afraid to pick of the phone or computer because I knew "any" interaction would incur hundreds of dollars in legal fees.

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Beth Lewandowski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ann Bauer, her associates, and all of her staff are knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. I endorse Ann, and I am confident when I send referrals to her office."

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Robert Boedeker

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ann has a lot of experience, is looked up to by other lawyers and is treated with respect in the courtroom. She values collaborative approaches to solving clients' problems but will also fight hard for what she believes in. I especially appreciate Ann's commitment to pro bono work and her service to the community."

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Sarah Glasser

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my privilege to endorse Ann Bauer as an excellent lawyer and community advocate. I have known Ann for over 15 years and would recommend her for any family law matter. She is straightforward, consistent and caring. She is an amazing attorney and anyone would be lucky to have her represent them."

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Steven Neimeyer

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ann is a highly experienced attorney and very professional."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 50 Women in Missouri & Kansas SuperLawyers 2014-2019, SuperLawyers

2019

Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Family Law Practitioner of the Year, Roger P. Krumm Award, Missouri Bar

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Pro Bono Service Award, Missouri Bar

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Volunteer Lawyer, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, The Center for Family Law

Associations

2019 - Present

Assistance League of St. Louis

Advisory Board

2018 - Present

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis

Board Member

2018 - Present

St. Louis County Domestic Violence Council

Member at Large

2018 - Present

St. Louis Mediation & Parenting Coordination Oversight Committee

Member

2012 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2002 - Present

St. Louis Collaborative Family Law Association

Member, Board Member & President

1996 - Present

Missouri Bar, Family Law Section

Executive Council (1999-2011) & Chair 2003-05

1996 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Family & Juvenile Law Committee

Education

N/A

Washington University School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2019

The Missouri Bar Family Law Conference

Now What? Meeting for the Initial Divorce Consultation

2019

MO Bar Family Law Conference 2019

Cross Examination of Experts

2019

Advanced Family Law Symposium: Advocacy & the Power of Persuasion

Creative Settlement Strategies When Maintenance is Not Taxable

2018

The Missouri Bar Annual Meeting

Impact of New Tax Law on Family Law Cases

2017

Family Law Symposium

Managing a Family Law Practice

2012

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Fall Conference

Sexual Abuse Allegations in Custody Cases

Publications

2019

Living Well: Positive Perspectives on Creating a Life Worth Living Listening to Other's Stories

Languages

English

Activity

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