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Joan A. Coulter is the founding attorney of The Coulter Law Firm, LLC. With more than a decade experience, Joan focuses her practice on Family Law, and Litigation. She counsels clients on their rights and case strategy in Dissolutions, Paternity Actions, Motions to Modify, Adoptions, and concerning Child or Spousal Support. Her services include:
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Acquired: 2001
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8820 Ladue Road, Suite 203, Saint Louis, MO, 63141
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by Tony | April 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Ethical
Joan represent me for family court. My daughter's father was taking me to court for custody issues. Joan did a great job! So much that I wanted to hire her for my daughter GAL. My daughter's father passed away and my husband is adopting her. Joan let me know that she cannot represent my daughter...
Posted by Gwen and Jim | December 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Joan has been a blessing to our family!
We have used Joan's insight and experience twice now in 5 years - I cannot begin to express our gratitude for her help. Not only does she have a great knowledge of Missouri laws, she is compassionate, has great insight, can fall back on years of her experience and she is extremely supportive. She r...
Posted by Rene | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Experienced, Efficient, Straight-Shooter
Joan is efficient, fast, time-conscious and very cost effective. She made excellent recommendations for outside professionals' services and refused to move forward without some of those services, which proved to be invaluable. She is very clear, precise, organized, on-time, and prompt at returning ...
Posted by Dana | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The right balance of everything you want in a lawyer
Joan is consultative, respectful, and most importantly, driven to get you what you need on the unfortunate instance of needing a lawyer (it's usually under poor circumstances, right?). Joan was the right amount of aggressive and I never doubted for a second that she would help me get what I need, and...
Posted by Karen | December 18, 2014
Joan is the tiger in the court.
Since my daughters death I have had to deal with several attorneys. Joan has been the 5 star attorney & I would tell everyone WHY WOULD YOU USE ANYONE ELSE?
"I endorse this lawyer. She is thorough, responsive, and very understanding. She is able to breakdown the most complicated matters into easy and simple pieces. This is extremely important in order to achieve success as a family law expert. I genuinely appreciate her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joan is very well-versed in the law and a skilled practitioner who always puts her client's needs first. She is very well-respected by attorneys and judges, particularly in cases involving children with educational challenges."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Joan and I worked together on a recent case. Joan showed a thorough knowledge of domestic relations law and advocated zealously for her client to obtain a successful result."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joan is a highly experienced attorney and has a strong knowledge of family law. She is very professional."
"I have become familiar with Ms. Coulter's legal skill from her exposure on Avvo. She has the right answers and knows what to do. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joan has been the opposing attorney on divorce/child custody case. She is very knowledgeable and a skilled negotiator. Joan is an excellent attorney."
"Joan is a fantastic attorney. If you have a family law matter, I would highly recommend Joan to anyone looking for a strong advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Although I do not know Ms. Coulter personally, in answers to questions on this site, I have had the opportunity to review many written by her by and her advice is always very sound and well reasoned."
"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is very caring and has the knowledge and expertise to get the job done."
Divorce and separation lawyer | May 02
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"I endorse this lawyer. In Saint Louis, you cannot find a better lawyer for Divorce, Alimony, Maintenance, Separation, Child Custody, or Child Support. Her reputation in the legal community is unmatched. Clients I refer her consistantly say she won their case."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is highly competent, easy to work with, and well-respected in her field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Coulter is one of the finest family lawyers in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joan really cares about her clients, and is always looking out for their best interest. She is a fantastic courtroom attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has a great relationship with clients and peers in the community and she is as compassionate as she is patient."
"Joan is a well experienced, caring and thoughtful attorney who superbly represents her clients in one of the more emotionally charged areas of the law. Her ability to find win/win solutions to family problems makes her one of the better family law attorneys in the metropolitan area."
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2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Thanks and Appreciation, Special School District
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Alumnae of the Year, Saint Joseph Academy
2012 - Present
Principal, The Coulter Law Firm, LLC
2002 - 2012
Owner, Joan A. Coulter, Attorney & Counselor at Law
2001 - 2002
Associate, Yates & May
2020 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. LouisMember
2019 - Present
Women's Lawyer Association of St. LouisMember
2016 - Present
Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
St. Charles County Bar Associationmember
2004 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationJuvenile Law Committee
2004 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationEducational Law committee
2001 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
National Association of Professional WomenMember
Favorable outcomes!
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
MS - Master of Science
1976
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Representing Parents in Juvenile Court
2013
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2013
English
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