Ryan Lee Munro

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Ryan Lee Munro

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Child custody Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +6 more

1650 Des Peres Road, Suite 220, Saint Louis, MO

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About Ryan

Biography

Dedicated and experienced family law attorney. Call to schedule a free initial consultation today!

Dedicated and experienced child custody attorney. Call to schedule a free initial consultation today!

Dedicated and experienced divorce attorney. Call to schedule a free initial consultation today!

Dedicated and experienced family law attorney. Call to schedule a free initial consultation today!

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Child Custody 15%

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

My practice includes all family law related actions such as divorce, legal separation, custody, support, paternity, grandparents rights, as well as post-judgment motions for modification and contempt.

15%
Family 15%

My practice includes all family law related actions such as divorce, legal separation, custody, support, paternity, grandparents rights, as well as post-judgment motions for modification and contempt.

15%
Alimony 10%

10%
Child Abuse 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Litigation 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 17 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lake Munro, LLC

1650 Des Peres Road, Suite 220, Saint Louis, MO, 63131

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Lake Munro, LLC

6 Westbury Dr., Saint Charles, MO, 63301

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Online Presence

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Ryan Lee Munro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Rene | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Master Advocate!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Masterful Advocate and Courtroom Maestro!!! I had the privilege of working with Ryan Munro during one of the most difficult chapters of my life—a administrative hearing that was overwhelming and personal. Ryan wasn’t just my lawyer; he was my guide, my strategist, and my unwavering ...support system. His courtroom presence was nothing short of artistic. He painted a vivid, truthful picture of my situation with precision and empathy, and his delivery was both compelling and commanding. Ryan’s ability to distill complex emotions into clear legal arguments was extraordinary. Thanks to his brilliance, we achieved vindication—and I will forever be grateful. If you’re looking for someone who will fight for you with heart, skill, and integrity, Ryan Munro is your guy. He’s not just a lawyer—he’s a game changer! - René B

Posted by Candice | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best lawyer in all of St. Louis

Ryan Munro is the attorney you seek if you need an attorney who is going to be your advocate in a divorce. Highly intelligent with a brilliant team of associates and partners who are beyond knowledgeable in every aspect of not only family law but business law as well. You get the best of both world...s with this lawyer and his firm. He is extremely ethical and doesn’t not fall in with many of the back door dealings that other local attorney left practice in Saint Louis. If you want to win and you want to be confident that you are receiving impeccable representation, this is the attorney to hire.

Posted by Jason | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney

Ryan is a very thorough and an attorney that helped me out when I needed him the most. I would highly recommend Ryan.

Posted by Susan | January 7, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Introductory session review

we had an hour-long, free introductory consultation. Wow, am super impressed. We had a very focused discussion where he directly addressed my questions. He seemed quite strategic, broadly informed, and was also attuned to the limits of his knowledge (in which case he directed me to whom / where t...o find the info). Consul Munro also made suggestions that i could pursue on my own in my own jurisdiction...I am so impressed when lawyers put their clients' needs before their own.

Posted by Bryan | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Ryan helped me design and obtain a favorable signed parenting plan with an uncooperative other side. He was patient with my millions of questions too.

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Ryan Lee Munro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Frank Schmidt

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ryan for a number of years, but recently by coincidence he has represented a few mutual acquaintances of ours. Each one of them have commented to me how much they appreciated Ryan's professionalism during a rough stage."

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Jack Hauser

Family lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a well respected ethical attorney. He is an aggressive litigator; however, he is also a savvy negotiator and knows how to settle cases for clients. I highly recommend Ryan."

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Leonard Frankel

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Galmiche

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Salim Awad

Child custody lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ambry Schuessler

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Coulter

Child support lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan knows the law and how to help his client's achieve their goals."

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Joseph Lambson

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2025

10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2024

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

10 Best Family Law Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Family Law Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top Attorneys: Outstanding Young Lawyers In Missouri & Kansas, KC Magazine

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Lake Munro, LLC

2015 - 2019

Attorney, Coulter Lambson, LLC

2008 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Paule, Camazine & Blumnthal, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

St. Charles County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

St. Louis County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2021

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2016 - 2019

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2012 - 2016

Father's Support Center

Board Member

2008 - 2016

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

Education

2008

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Surviving Cross Examination

Surviving Cross Examination

Publications

2025

Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook Taxation - I Mo. Family Law §14 (MoBar 8th ed. 2025)

2025

Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook Use of Experts - I Mo. Family Law §22 (MoBar 8th ed. 2025)

2025

Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook Rights of the Unwed - I Mo. Family Law §17 (MoBar 8th ed. 2025)

2019

Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook Enforcement of Judgment and Orders - I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 7th ed. Cum. Supp. 2018)

2015

Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook Enforcement of Judgment and Orders - I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 7th ed. Cum. Supp. 2014)

2012

Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook Enforcement of Judgment and Orders - I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 7th ed.)

2009

Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook Enforcement of Judgment and Orders - I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 6th ed. Cum. Supp. 2010)

Languages

English

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