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Robert Norman Hamilton

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  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Licensed for 34 years
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About Robert

 

Robert N. Hamilton practices primarily in the area of family law. He also handles criminal cases, estate planning and civil litigation. He received a communications degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received his law degree from St. Louis University.

Mr. Hamilton has extensive trial experience in all areas of family law. His trial experience in family law ranges from simple non-contested divorces to complex custody issues representing parents and children. His previous trial experience in civil litigation included complex multi-state litigation involving breach of contract claims between franchisor and franchisee in federal and state courts.

Mr. Hamilton is a frequent lecturer for continuing education programs. He has presented many seminars locally, and has lectured for numerous nationwide Webinars for attorneys, legal assistants and financial planners in the domestic field.

 

Mr. Hamilton is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the St. Louis County Bar Association. He was admitted to practice before the Missouri State Courts, the Federal District Courts and the Court of Appeals for the Eastern District of Missouri. Mr. Hamilton previously served in the Brentwood Lions Club, the Supervised Visitation & Exchange Planning Committee for the St. Louis County Court, and was an Executive Board Member of Friends of Kids. Mr. Hamilton is regularly appointed by the judges in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County as a Guardian ad litem to represent and protect children and as a Commissioner to sell real estate and to decide discovery disputes. Mr. Hamilton is also appointed to mediate custody and other divorce issues.

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Practice areas

LitigationFamilyAppeals
  1. Appeals: 34%

  2. Family: 33%

  3. Litigation: 33%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Reinker, Hamilton & Piper LLC

2016 South Big Bend Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO, 63117-2404

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MOGood Standing, Active198711/14/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers0
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Named to Best Lawyers Family Law, St. LouisBest Lawyers in America2017
      Named to Best Law Firms, Family Law, St. LouisUS News & World Reports Best Law Firms2017
      Named to Best Lawyers Family Law, St. LouisBest Lawyers in America2016
      Named to Best Law Firms, Family Law, St. LouisUS News & World Reports Best Law Firms2016
      Named to Best Lawyers St. Louis Family LawBest Lawyers in America2015
      AV Peer Review RatingMartindale-Hubbell2009
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Attorney at LawReinker, Hamilton & Piper LLC2013 - Present
      Attorney at LawKruse, Reinker & Hamilton LLC1995 - 2013
      Attorney At LawThe Todt Law Firm PC1993 - 1995
      Attorney at LawSusman, Schermer, Rimmel & Shifrin LLC1989 - 1993
      Attorney at LawKaveney Beach Bond Ullum & Burcke1985 - 1989
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Brentwood High SchoolAssistant Wrestling Coach2008 - Present
      Missouri BarMember1987 - Present
      Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember1987 - Present
      St. Louis County Bar AssociationMember1987 - Present
      Lawyers for KidsTreasurerN/A
      Friends of Heritage HouseTreasurerN/A
      St. Louis County Court, Visitation and Exchange Planning CommitteeExecutive Committee MemberN/A
      Brentwood Lions ClubVice PresidentN/A
      Friends of Heritage HouseBoard MemberN/A
      Brentwood Lions ClubTreasurerN/A
      Lawyers for KidsBoard MemberN/A
      Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisYoung Lawyers Division Committee Chair1995 - 1999
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Saint Louis University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1987
      University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeBA - Bachelor of Arts1984
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      QDRO's and Tax Issues in DivorceQDRO's and Tax Issues in Divorce2016
      Past Marriages' Effect on Current DivorcePast Marriages' Effect on Current Divorce2016
      Divorce Litigation Boot CampDivorce Litigation Boot Camp2016
      Family Law for ParalegalsFamily Law for Paralegals2015
      Dividing Debt in DivorceDividing Debt in Divorce2015
      Divorce Post-Judgment: Appeals, Enforcement and Modifications Live Video WebcastDivorce Post-Judgment: Appeals, Enforcement and Modifications2014
      Divorce for Clients Over 50Divorce for Clients Over 502014
      Dividing Trust Assets In DivorceDividing Trust Assets In Divorce2014
      Dividing Debt in Divorce Live Video WebcastDividing Debt in Divorce2014
      Veteran's Benefits in Divorce Live TeleconferenceVeterans Benefits in Divorce2013
      QDROs and Tax Issues in Divorce Live Video WebcastQDROs and Tax Issues in Divorce2013
      Family Law for Paralegals and Advanced Family Law Live Video ConfernceFamily Law for Paralegals and Advanced Family Law2013
      Complex Assets in Divorce Live Video WebcastComplex Assets in Divorce2013
      Advanced Family Law: A Paralegal's GuideAdvanced Family Law: A Paralegal's Guide2013
      A Paralegal’s Guide and Dividing Debt in Divorce Live Video WebcastA Paralegal’s Guide and Dividing Debt in Divorce2013
      The Nuts and Bolts of Divorce Law In MissouriThe Nuts and Bolts of Divorce Law In Missouri2001
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Brown v. ShannahanNew Holding Established

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      Professional and Knowledgable!

      5.0 stars

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      Bob was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge of the law and understanding great strategies truly helped me in my divorce. His skills and experience along with his ethical approach gave me confidence throughout the entire case. Bob is a wonderful attorney and made sure I understood what was going on at all times. Bob has my recommendation to anyone in need of a great lawyer!

      Honest, Trustworthy and Excellent

      5.0 stars

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      Bob has represented my case twice now over the past 2 years. Unfortunately for me, I continue to be forced into litigated as the defendant; however, I am able to rest assure that my case is in good hands. With my first custody hearing, I was referred to Bob by a former Judge and I have been very satisfied with the way he handled my case. A good percentage of the time, Bob works as a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem, representing minors/ children during litigation pertaining to divorce and child custody. Bob has upheld all of his credentials, and he is very knowledgeable within the circuit. Furthermore, what I find to be most important -- is by the fact that he looks out for the best interest of my child, while still assuring me of my rights as a co-parent ,and how to protect myself from the other side. During my first trial I was terrified by the threats that I was receiving from the other side, but Bob and his staff gave me plenty of advice and reassurance, so that I could still keep my focus on my family and the things in my life that mattered most. When preparing me for trial, Bob walked me through the court process and I learned a lot about the formalities and procedures. This has been a world of help to me, as I am now fully aware of my rights as a co-parent and I am able to manage the threats and complaints that I (still) constantly receive from the other side. Through this experience with Bob, I feel stronger as an individual and better as a parent. I also am better prepared the second time around, as the other side is trying again to fight for sole custody. From the moment I was served with a summons to appear in court, I knew exactly what I had to do, what evidence to prepare and which documents to work on. This not only helps Bob-- to catch him up to speed with my case and the status of my life; but also, provides me with ways to save money during this process. Bob also understands and is able to predict the tactics from the other side, but most importantly, he has taken the time to understand me well and he believes in me. Hands down, through Bob's council I feel calm and confident, and I know that he will fight for me and my family. I have recommended him to friends, and would be happy to do so again.
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      Integrity at Its Best

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      Robert Hamilton is a great attorney whose work ethic is only exceeded by his integrity. He listens to his clients and advocates for their best interest of them in an extraordinary fashion. Robert is very well versed in the law especially in areas of family law. Hiring him is one of the best decisions one could make. You will see how much he cares for your individual situation immediately.

      Not even worthy of 1 star........

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      I would give Bob negative stars if I could. I retained Bob’s services and he ended up costing me thousands upon thousands of dollars due to his negligence (this was in addition to paying him hourly for his lackluster services, to put it mildly). He didn’t make just a single “mistake” or provide some questionable service, he made several huge costly errors on my case. Only when I confronted Bob about his series of negligent actions and breach of duties, did he decide that we "weren’t a good fit"? Bob was my lawyer for a few years so I know what he’s truly made of when it comes to his profession. A respectable lawyer would have dealt with problems head-on, but Bob denied, lied, and made excuses for himself. I was told by other lawyers (that I exposed Bob's negligence to and asked for their opinions regarding said negligence) that Bob would "settle" before I sued him for malpractice. That's what they would have done anyway. When I confronted Bob about his errors, he did not do what other attorneys told me he would/should do, but instead, he became defensive (he was caught, multiple times for different reasons). At one point, Bob's firm made a very careless mistake in sending me another client's emails that had the same first name as mine. After that error, I had correspondence between her and my lawyer. That error didn't cost me financially (for once) but that is so embarrassing for Bob's other client. I’m not saying that Bob is a bad guy, but I do feel that Bob is a really, really incompetent attorney. I believe that Bob's peers would defend Bob (should be ask them to post reviews for him, etc) but most people want to keep their skeletons in their closets, so I doubt Bob is going around notifying his peers of his colossal screw ups. There is absolutely no comparison between my current lawyer and Bob Hamilton. Hiring a lawyer is never fun and with so many choices, please take your hard-earned money elsewhere. I could have done a better job representing myself. I feel that Bob is tired of his profession in his latter years and is simply collecting client’s checks but putting in no real effort. He makes things worse. Much, much worse. This, coming from a person that understands humans are not perfect and we all make mistakes. That is not what happened in my dealings with Bob Hamilton. This goes much, much deeper.
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      Lawyer Ryan Lee Munro

      Ryan Munro, Family Attorney on Jun 28, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Jay Gerard Galmiche

      Jay Galmiche, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I have had several divorce cases with Bob, as the opposing attorney, that involved multiple days of trial. Bob in an excellent trial attorney. He is very knowledgeable about divorce related laws.

      Lawyer Ryan Lee Munro

      Ryan Munro, Family Attorney on Jun 28, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Jay Gerard Galmiche

      Jay Galmiche, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I have had several divorce cases with Bob, as the opposing attorney, that involved multiple days of trial. Bob in an excellent trial attorney. He is very knowledgeable about divorce related laws.

      Lawyer Leigh Joy Carson

      Leigh Carson, Family Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Don't let the retro haircut or aw shucks manner fool you - Bob is an exceptionally skilled negotiator and a superb trial lawyer. His exceptional skill at representing the best interests of children gives him a real advantage in handling child custody matters. I wholeheartedly recommend Bob for any sort of family law case.

      Lawyer Edward Albert Gilkerson

      Edward Gilkerson, Family Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Very effective Guardian ad Litem.

      Lawyer Jennifer R. Piper

      Jennifer Piper, Family Attorney on May 30, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I have worked with Bob Hamilton for over 15 years. He is very knowledgeable about the law and always fights for his clients to obtain the best result possible.

      Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

      Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 30, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer Patrick William Pedano

      Patrick Pedano, Family Attorney on Sep 14, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Sean Patrick O'Hanlon

      Sean O'Hanlon, Family Attorney on Jul 25, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Bob Hamilton to be an excellent and ethical domestic attorney since I started practicing. He is respected for his ability and experience, as well as his willingness to help (both his clients and clueless new layers). I endorse Bob for any domestic legal matter.

      Lawyer Lawrence E. Wines

      Lawrence Wines, Appeals Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bob since law school. he is brilliant and an experience and great advocate for his clients. He has a great reputation with members of the bar. I respect him, his talents, and endorse him without reservation. He has always been a serious lawyer an a staunch, hard hitting defender of his clients. Hire Bob if you want one of the best attorney in his field.

      Lawyer Edward Charles Kruse

      Edward Kruse, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him for the last 18 years and he is one of the best divorce lawyers in town.

      Lawyer Joan Amendola Coulter

      Joan Coulter, Appeals Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Margaret P. Murphy

      Margaret Murphy, Child custody Attorney on Jun 18, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Jeffrey Alan Heater

      Jeffrey Heater, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2011
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer William Henry Bertram

      William Bertram, Appeals Attorney on Aug 8, 2011
      Relationship: Friend

      I have known Bob for many years. I met Bob in law school in St. Louis. I have referred cases to Bob over the years. From what I have observed and the feedback I get from the referrals I have made, Bob is an accomplished litigator and attorney. I trust him and his advise. I endorse Robert Hamilton without hesitation.

      Lawyer Lloyd M. Nolan

      Lloyd Nolan, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Bob is an excellent, skilled, no-nonsense family law attorney.

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