Cynthia Garnholz

Cynthia Garnholz

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at St. Louis (Clayton), MO
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate

The Sevens Building, 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1910, St. Louis (Clayton), MO

About Cynthia

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 70%

36 years | 500 cases

70%
Estate Planning 15%

36 years | 400 cases

15%
Probate 15%

36 years | 100 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 45 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Garnholz Law Firm, LLC

The Sevens Building, 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1910, St. Louis (Clayton), MO, 63105

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Cynthia Garnholz's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michelle | November 11, 2013

Outstanding Professional

I would highly recommend Cynthia Garnholz as a family law practitioner. Having known and worked with her for nearly a decade, I believe she has the experience, knowledge, intellect and dedication to represent her clients successfully. An empathetic nature makes her exceptionally suited for family pra...ctice law. In addition, her ethics are of the highest standard. She has earned my trust and absolute respect.

Posted by Beverly | November 11, 2013

I would recommend Cynthia Garnholz

I hired Cynthia about a year ago to re-do my will, trust and powers of attorney. I thought she was thorough, she answered all my questions, the work was done when promised and at a reasonable price. Cynthia is professional and trustworthy beyond question.

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"I wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia for any type of family law matter, especially divorce, paternity and modification. I have not had a case with her, but she enjoys an excellent reputation among judges and colleagues alike as extremely prepared, knowledgeable and effectively working closely with her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Creme de la Clayton, City of Clayton

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Member, The Center for Family Law

2001 - 2009

Member, Garnholz & Ricci, L.C.

1991 - 2001

Partner, Garnholz & Garnholz

1981 - 1991

Assistant County Counselor, St. Louis County Counselor's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member, Board of Governors

2017 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Chair, Family Law Section

2012 - Present

Saint Louis Forum

Member

2012 - Present

Professional Women's Alliance

Member

2007 - Present

St. Louis County Municipal Court

Provisional Judge

2005 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Association

Founding Member

1985 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis

Member

1980 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

1980 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

2014 - 2017

City of Clayton, Missouri

Mayor pro tem

2014 - 2017

Municipal League of Metro St. Louis

Member of Board of Directors

2014 - 2017

Clayton Parks & Recreation Commission

Aldermanic Liaison

2012 - 2014

Clayton Plan Commission & Architectural Review Board

Member and Aldermanic Representative

2011 - 2014

Clayton Century Foundation

Board Member

2007 - 2017

City of Clayton, Missouri

Alderman

1997 - 2007

City of Clayton Municipal Court

Provisional Judge

Sample of Legal Cases

Hill v. Hill

Judgment for my client

Berving v. Patrick

Judgment for my client

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Education

2010

Saint Louis University

Certificate Program

1980

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Fontbonne University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Women of the Grapevine

Recent Supreme Court Cases Affecting Women

2016

Missouri Bar Family Law Conference

Drafting Separation Agreements: Best Practices

2016

Collaborative Family Law Association

Family Law Basics for Non-Lawyers

2016

21st Century Leadership Academy

Women and Public Leadership

2015

Women of the Grapevine

Recent Supreme Court Cases Affecting Women

2015

Missouri Bar Family Law Conference

Receiving an Award for Attorney Fees

2014

Missouri Bar Family Law Conference

International Child Abduction

2013

Family Law Basics for Non-Lawyers

Family Law

2013

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

International Child Abduction

2013

Annual Awards Dinner

Introduce the Mayor of Clayton

2012

Ethical Society of St. Louis

The Missouri Plan for Selection of Judges

2011

Family Law Basics for Non-Lawyers

Family Law

2009

Family Law Basics for Non-Lawyers

Family Law

2007

Estate Administration Procedures

Being Thorough to Close the Estate

2006

Trial Advocacy class

Cooperative vs. Collaborative Law

2006

Family Law Basics for Non-Lawyers

Family Law

2002

The Probate Process from Start to Finish

Executors and Administrators

Publications

2013

Missouri Judges' Benchbook Change of Judge

2010

Washington University Law Magazine Family Matters

2007

National Business Institute Seminar Being Thorough to Close the Estate

2002

The Probate Process from Start to Finish Executors and Administrators
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