Laurie Ann McMillan

Laurie Ann McMillan

also known as Laurie (McMillan) Dodd, Laurie Dodd

3.4
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Saint Peters, MO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Child Custody ... +2 more

7361 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Saint Peters, MO

About Laurie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

11 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

11 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-225 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 18 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

McMillan Dodd Law Firm, LLC

7361 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Saint Peters, MO, 63376

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Laurie Ann McMillan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would never recommend

Took over 3k from me for retainer and more did absolutely nothing positive for my case. Withdrew a month before my trial and is a complete scum bag. Do not recommend and would never wish her to represent anyone. She has a sign posted right in her office as you walk in that is a complete lie. She's a ...liar and a money robber.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dissolution of Marriage

I hired Laurie for a divorce case due to the ratings and what I heard. It did not go well. There was very little to no communication being exchanged back to me. ie, I was not cc'ed or provided with copies of documents that were exchanged to or with the opposing side. Therefore, I never knew what was ...going on nor was I ever told what to expect. I was given minimal instruction to file documents, denied assistance in completing them. Later, I was told I shouldn't have filed them and blamed for it. My concerns were listed in the areas where performance was subpar along with no prep for me for court as I was completely caught off guard. Laurie became adversarial and it did not feel that she was working in my best interest. Moving forward I didn't feel that I was getting 100% or that there was a full investment into my case. Therefore, I decided to find new counsel.

Posted by Brian | August 10, 2014

Get what you pay for....

I used Laurie to handle a traffic ticket which since i started using her, she is the only attorney i use. I have used her in a business transaction, along with traffic. I will continue to use her if a lawyer is needed in the future.

Posted by Jay | August 8, 2014

Couldn't Imagine being happier

The first time I contacted Laurie I had know idea what I was doing or if I even needed a lawyer. I contacted her through her Facebook ad and she called me within the hour. She wasn't just an attorney going through the motions. She cares about me and my son, and has always gone above and beyond anythi...ng I could have expected. I have no intention of hiring anyone else in the future.

Posted by harold | August 4, 2014

divorce

I hired her to handle my divorce and she did a great job. I would definitely recommend her to people I know.

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Laurie Ann McMillan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Mallonee

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Laurie in action in the courtroom. She is a committed and zealous advocate for her clients."

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Paul O'Rourke

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laurie is an outstanding attorney who has a an excellent grasp on the realities of criminal defense. She is well versed in negotiating with the State and fighting them when they have a weaker case. I give her my highest recommendation."

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Gary Burger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laurie is a zealous advocate for her clients. She gets great results in all kinds of matters. I highly respect her legal acumen and legal ability equal."

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Joel Case

Child custody lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She was opposing counsel in a challenging case. In my opinion by hiring her you will be doing yourself a favor. She demonstrated, knowledge, skill and compassion. She was efficient and that saves her clients money. She responded quickly and kept her eye on the ball ending in a good result for her client. It was a pleasure working with her. Joel Case"

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Timothy Etzkorn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laurie has the legal and life experience to serve her clients best interest. She is compassionate and driven and I endorse her."

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Paul O'Rourke

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

10 Best Female Attorneys-Missouri, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, McMillan Dodd Law Firm LLC

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Klar, Izsak & Stenger, LLC

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Laurie A. McMillan, Attorney at Law LLC

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Brinker & Doyen, L.L.P.

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Brown & James, PC

1999 - 2007

JAG Paralegal, Air Force Reserve

1995 - 1999

JAG Paralegal, Air Force Active Duty

Associations

2015 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

St. Charles County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Illinois Springfield

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

2001

Southwestern Illinois College

A.A.S

Languages

English

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