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I am the child of divorced parents who returned to court several times throughout my childhood. I interacted with attorneys at a young age, which sparked an early interest in child advocacy. I graduated law school in 2009, in the middle of a financial crisis. Jobs were few and far between. I spent my first year after graduation completing training for and volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the St. Louis City Juvenile Court, advocating for children in foster care. I was raised in St. Louis and chose to stay here to raise my family. In my free time, I enjoy baking, cake decorating, cooking, and spending time with my family.
I grew up the child of divorced parents. Like many divorced families, mine experienced several child support and custody modifications. My family went through the same things my clients’ families are going through – court hearings, depositions, and expert witnesses. While I have not stood in the exact same shoes as most of my clients, my experience as a child of divorced parents provides me with a unique perspective and approach to family law. It’s also what led me to get certified as a Guardian ad Litem. Working as a Guardian ad Litem has helped me develop a more child-centric approach to custody matters.
Family law often involves strong emotions and difficult decisions. I consider it a privilege to be able to help people get through what is often one of the most challenging times in their lives. Family law issues are disruptive, unpredictable, and scary. My goal as a family law attorney is to help people navigate this process with grace and the knowledge to lead them to the best possible result.
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Chat withState: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 2009
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1610 Des Peres Road, Suite 340, Saint Louis, MO, 63131
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Posted by Katie | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Sarah helped me navigate a very difficult divorce this summer and I could not be more grateful. She was extremely patient with me and helped me strategize to get the best possible outcome, which at times seemed impossible. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone who inquires about finding an amazing...
Posted by Kimberly | September 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Sarah did a great job stepping into my case near the end of the proceedings, after my initial attorney relocated out of state. She got up to speed right away and answered all of my questions competently. I was worried that starting over with a new attorney so last minute would cost me financially or ...
Posted by Charlotte - Jaydens Grandma | January 25, 2012
Sarah Barbarash is a real Champion in my eyes. She goes above and beyond a clients expectations, and will fight for whats right over wrong, regardless of the challenges she'll face ahead. In these days and times it is rare to find a great lawyer who has this magnitude of compassion, care, assertive...
"Sarah Barbarash is a wonderful attorney who seeks to gain knowledge about the law and advocate for her clients. I refer many clients to her because I know she will take good care of them!"
"Sarah is very knowledgable in the area of family law. She deeply cares about justice for her client and advocates zealously to protect their interests."
"Sarah is a top notch lawyer and a wealth of experience. She's fair and firm, and fights hard for her clients. She always has a clear picture of what she wants to accomplish and is always eager to find more effective ways to better represent her clients. An attorney, like Ms. Barbarash, who is always looking for an edge is a good attorney to have on your side."
"Sarah is an outstanding attorney. She has an excellent command of the law and, just as importantly, she is compassionate with her clients. I would not hesitate to refer friends to Sarah or to enlist her services should I personally have a need for same."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is knowledgeable in the area of family law and will work to obtain the best outcome for her clients."
"When I think of Sarah two words come to mind; professional and empathic. These two words are qualities that every successful family law attorney possess. I have had the pleasure of knowing Sarah not only as a friend, but also as an attorney as I have had to consult with her on cases that had links to Missouri and Illinois. She is extremely well versed in family law and she is always willing to lend a helping hand to other attorneys. I believe that she is a true gift to the family law attorney and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a family law attorney in Missouri or Illinois."
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St. Louis County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Jewish Family & Children's Service - Young Leaders BoardYoung Leaders Board Member
2010 - Present
Voices for ChildrenCourt Appointed Special Advocate
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Missouri Bar AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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