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

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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 Katerina | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Representation in Contested Divorce

Ann and Robert represented me in an incredibly contentious divorce that eventually went to trial. They were professional, empathetic, available, and knew what they were doing. I am grateful beyond words for their help and representation.

Posted by Kim | August 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Personal, Huge help during COVID!

Ann Bauer was exactly the attorney I needed to get through my divorce settlement. She was professional and sympathetic and helped me immensely through the process. She understood my spouse that I was was separating from and was able to streamline the process (about 3.5 months total). I would highly r...ecommend Ann Bauer and her team for anyone looking for a dedicated attorney that cares about her clients. We still keep in touch over email and she has provided guidance multiple times in the two years after my divorce was finalized, in particular with the COVID pandemic and the aspects of co-parenting that may not have been specifically covered with our parenting plan.

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome

From the moment I initially met with Ann she assured me that she would help me through each step of the divorce process. Although I didn't want the divorce she explained to me that once she got me across the bridge and I looked back that I would realize that it was for the best. My first thought was ...that's crazy and I'll never be okay with this but she was right. It is okay. She fought for me and my children and had our best interest at heart. Ann understood my emotions and my rights and worked a delicate balance for both. We had a very difficult attorney on the other side of the case and Ann was amazing at handling his demeanor and his personality throughout the entire process. Whenever it came time she wasn't afraid to stop the nonsense and interpret the law. She cared about me and my kids as people and wanted to set us up for success moving forward. Every conversation I had with her put me at ease and made me feel so much better. Ann made the worst experience in my life a very endurable situation.

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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Ann E. Bauer's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

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2017

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2016

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2015

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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

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2007

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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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