Jonathan Daniel Marks

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Jonathan Daniel Marks

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

4 CityPlace Drive, Suite 497, Saint Louis, MO

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

I handle cases in the following areas of Family Law: Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Hague Convention Cases, International Child Abduction, Mediation, Appeals, Child Support, Maintenance, Prenuptial Agreements, Adoption, QDROs, Modification of Judgments, Child Relocation, Paternity, Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings, and Orders of Protection.

28 years

25%
Child Support 25%

I handle cases in the following areas of Family Law: Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Hague Convention Cases, International Child Abduction, Mediation, Appeals, Child Support, Maintenance, Prenuptial Agreements, Adoption, QDROs, Modification of Judgments, Child Relocation, Paternity, Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings, and Orders of Protection.

28 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

I handle cases in the following areas of Family Law: Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Hague Convention Cases, International Child Abduction, Mediation, Appeals, Child Support, Maintenance, Prenuptial Agreements, Adoption, QDROs, Modification of Judgments, Child Relocation, Paternity, Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings, and Orders of Protection.

28 years

25%
Family 25%

I handle cases in the following areas of Family Law: Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Hague Convention Cases, International Child Abduction, Mediation, Appeals, Child Support, Maintenance, Prenuptial Agreements, Adoption, QDROs, Modification of Judgments, Child Relocation, Paternity, Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings, and Orders of Protection.

28 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 27 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jonathan Daniel Marks

4 CityPlace Drive, Suite 497, Saint Louis, MO, 63141

themarkslawfirm.com

Online Presence

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Jonathan Daniel Marks's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Abuse

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

A Stellar Performance

This review is 2 months overdue. The staff of the Marks Law Firm are remarkable!!!! Mr. Marks, from the first interaction, displayed professionalism, thorough knowledge of topic, and he answered all of my questions presented. His Associate to the firm, Amy Bender-Levy, is equally impressive. She ...also continuously progressed our objectives in the right direction. The case was an Interstate Custody Modification which was not easy of nature. There were many obstacles and headaches throughout the proceedings. For instance, written depositions of 74 questions presented by opposing counsel, dispelling child abuse allegations, etc. The other party found numerous methods of adding stress (e.g. fabrications) and strain both financially and to our emotional well-being. The custody process at times seemed to cast a shadow over our children's milestones that should have been relished. Nevertheless, the case never appeared daunting to the "A Team"; they relentlessly pressed forward. The opposing party had "unclean hands"; hence, a contempt of court was filed. This firm had a goal to seek out "the best interests of my children." This desire came to fruition. I am blessed with 2 children awakening me every morning with those all too common words, "What's for breakfast mom?" The end result of the well versed and VERY seasoned Mr. Marks.

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Jonathan Daniel Marks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Izsak

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an exceedingly knowledgeable and professional domestic lawyer, with a proven track record of success."

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Ryan Munro

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Galmiche

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan represents his clients with knowledge and compassion. He is well respected in the legal community. He in an excellent attorney."

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John Kershman

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Joan Coulter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Graves

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan and I have worked together on many family law types of cases. He is respectful and always prepared."

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J. Lacey

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan Marks and I have been opposing attorneys on a number of family-law matters over the last 15 years. In my opinion, Jonathan is one of the best family law practitioners in the St. Louis area. His knowledge of the law and his practical, no-nonsense approach to resolving cases makes him that good. When I have a conflict in a family law matter, or when a client is seeking one who specializes in the family law area, I refer them to Jonathan. Those referred clients and friends without exception have thanked me for the referral. He can be a tenacious advocate if needed, but also has the ability to work through troubling issues and find a reasonable resolution to the same that both parties can accept. I believe this latter quality in Jonathan also makes him an excellent mediator in the family law field as well."

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Eric Walter

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Zvibleman

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is honest, hard-working and a great advocate for his clients."

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Michael Izsak

Personal injury lawyer

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Randall Steele

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Graves

Family lawyer

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Eric Walter

Litigation lawyer

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J. Lacey

Estate planning lawyer

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Alan Zvibleman

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 22nd Edition

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Missouri Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Nations TOP ONE Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

Top 100 Family Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Missouri Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers, The National Advocates

2014

Top 100 Family Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Missouri Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Missouri's Up & Coming Lawyers, Missouri Lawyer's Weekly

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C.

Associations

1999 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

J.T.V. v. M.A.L.

In re Marriage of Al-Hamdy and Noor

K.N. v. S.P.S.

Baker-Bell v. Bell

Barzilay v. Barzilay

Weaver v. Weaver

J.C.W. and T.D.W., Minors, by their next friend, Kelly K. Webb v. Jason L. Wyciskalla

Barzilay v. Barzilay

Southard v. Southard

Burke v. Hutto

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Education

1997

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism

BJ - Bachelor of Journalism

Speaking Engagements

2015

International Visitor Leadership Program

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

2015

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Winning the Discovery Wars

2014

International Visitor Leadership Program

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

2013

STL Moms

Divorce and College Costs

2013

STL Moms

Who Pays the Divorce Bill

2013

STL Moms

Who Pays for Private School in Divorce

2013

Kelley and Cassandra, LIVE

What it Takes to Adopt a Child

2013

International Visitor Leadership Program

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

2013

2012

Technology in the Legal Profession iPad for St. Louis County Lawyers

2012

Journey of Discovery

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Languages

English

Activity

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