Stuart L. O'Brien

Stuart L. O'Brien

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 31 years

Probate Lawyer at Clayton, MO
Practice Areas: Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

8909 Ladue Rd., Clayton, MO

About Stuart

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

This office routienely handles all matters which fall under the jurisdiction of the probate court. Such matters include certain estate planning matters such as wills and trusts, as well as traditional probate matters such as decedents estates and guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults.

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

This office has extensive experience in criminal matters ranging from your most basic traffic ticket (yes, still technically criminal) to mid level felonies

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

DWI is usually the most serious criminal ofense committed by "everyday people". That said, it is a serious matter requiring specialized knowledge and constant vigilance to remain current in this ever changing body of laws and rulings.

20%
Estate Planning 15%

These days, estate planning is less about tax planning and more about the seamless transfer of assets and ease of management. Many options are available to fit your unique situatuion.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-275 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stuart L. O'Brien

8909 Ladue Rd., Clayton, MO, 63124

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Stuart L. O'Brien's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Great Attorney!

Stuart is a highly intelligent and very competent attorney. My father passed away without a will, and I had no idea what to do. Stuart helped me get through the probate process. He explained everything in detail so I could understand exactly what needed to be done. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Terri | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate

I originally came in contact with Stuart to help put together my father's will. A few months later my dad passed and Stuart helped me through the estate process. He was a blessing in that he knew all the things that needed to be done and explained them so clearly. I went through loosing my husband... during this time and Stuart was very compassionate and patient with me. He is a very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly attorney. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Mark | March 07, 2017 | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent Legal Representation

I have known Stuart for over ten years. During this time, I have worked with him on a combination of personal and professional legal issues. Stuart is incredibly adept at taking very complex legal principles and explaining them in a manner that just about anybody can understand. I am also impr...essed at how practical the advice is that he gives his clients. Clients can actually use the advice he gives to make their personal situation better. He is a great team player, willing to involve other professionals, including other attorneys, when he deems it best for the client. Stuart is very patient, a very good listener, and a very straightforward communicator. I can't imagine what else anyone could ask of their counselor. I would wholeheartedly recommend Stuart to anybody seeking exceptional legal representation. Whether needing a simple will to be drafted, or developing and implementing a strategy for avoiding probate, or dealing with probate issues after the fact, Stuart O'Brien is the advocate you and your family need.

Posted by Pamela | October 22, 2013 | Probate

Amazing Attorney

I have dealt with many attorneys before and I really can't say enough nice things about Stuart O'Brien. I can honestly say that Stuart O'Brien is one of the best. I found him on line through this site and immediately was impressed with his straightforwardness and honesty. He answered so many qu...estions that had previously gone unanswered (for months) by the attorney my brother obtained. I had spoken with another attorney in St. Louis about my situation who immediately wanted money upfront before answering any questions but he did inform me it would be a long battle with this attorney my brother obtained. On the other hand, Mr. O'Brien had been so informative and had never even mentioned money. We began working together in January 2013, the other attorney resigned and I was finally made Administrator of the Estate late August 2013; a year after my uncle's passing. It had been somewhat of a battle with my brother but Mr. O'Brien was always professional and diplomatic and he made it happen that I be made Administrator of the Estate and unsupervised by the court. Things have progressed better than I ever anticipated. Mr. O'Brien is very knowledgable, well organized, detail oriented and has been available to answer every question I might possibly have. He is always assessable by phone or email. He has a great network of people and he has proven to be a great detective tracking down heirs. In less than 2 months Mr. O'Brien has tackled every issue in and out state for me. It's not often I have the pleasure to do business with such an upstanding professional such as Stuart O'Brien. His quick wit and sense of humor are an added bonus. I would call this attorney no matter what the legal issue knowing his advice whatever it may be, would be the best.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Private Practitioner, Law Offices of Stuart L. O'Brien

Associations

2009 - Present

Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association

St. Louis County Bar Association

Education

1994

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

St. Louis University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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