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Life long resident of Lebanon and Laclede County. Married and my wife and I have three sons, two daughters and three grandchildren. I am a graduate of Lebanon High School, earned a business degree from Drury College and earned my law degree at the University of Missouri at Columbia.
I have practiced law in state trial and appellate courts in Missouri and also in federal trial and bankruptcy court in Missouri along with practicing law in front of a number of administrative agencies. I represent a wide range of clients including indiviuals, businesses, corporations, governmental entites, cities, churches and not for profits. I am able to serve my clients with a wide range of knowledge and experience in a variety of legal matters.
I am a Member of Heritage Baptist Church in Lebanon, where my wife and I teach Sunday School, lead a Connect Group and serve in leadership roles within the church. I have served as an Executive Board Member of Missouri Baptist Convention in Jefferson City, Mo. Served two terms as board member and officer of Lebanon R-3 School District. Past President and Board member Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce. I am privlieged to be a board member and officer of Project Hope, Inc. in Springfield and Kansas City, Missouri and board member of Kingdom Sport/Macedonian Ministries in Nixa, Missouri. Blessed to be a part of both of these non-denominational not-for-profit organizations which meet physical and spirtial needs of people in Nicaragua, Haiti, Mexico and around the world. My family and I enjoy doing short term mission work together in Nicaragua and Haiti with Project Hope.
I am also a board member of Restore Hope Ministires in Lebanon, Missouri a not-for-profit organization which exists to serve and encourage pastors, ministry leaders, and their spouses by providing cost free and isolated retreat opportunities in the beautiful Ozarks designed to facilitate healing, encouragement, spiritual renewal, rejuvenation and to experience God's restorative work in their life and ministry.
City Counselor for the City of Lebanon, Missouri from 2014 to present. Named a top area attorney in polling by readers and subscribers of the Lebanon Daily Record newspaper. Named a "Best of the Best" Attorney by voters, readers and subscribers of the Laclede County Record newspaper. Selected as one of the top 100 Family Law Attorneys in Missouri by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
Our law firm moto is: "Trial tested and on your side!" I enjoy helping people and solving legal issues and problems. Learn more about me, my firm and clients at our website and our Facebook page.
I am "Trial tested and on your side!" My law firm Allen & Rector, P.C. is the largest firm in the area with myself and three other skilled attorneys and great staff. There is no substitute for knowledge, ability, experience and a sincere desire to help people in very difficult situations.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
40%
Criminal Defense
25%
38 years
Trusts
20%
38 years
Estate Planning
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015 2013
Licenses
Licensed in Missouri for 37 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices Of ALLEN & RECTOR, P.C.
(417) 532-9600
Fax
P.O. Box 1700, 135 Harwood Avenue, Lebanon, MO, 65536-1700
allen-rector.com/Gallery
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Posted by Teresa | October 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Caring and knows the laws!
Chris has been our Attorney since 2002, for various issues. Some were very challenging cases and most recently about a land dispute. He did everything he could to save us money and was very wise of how to handle each situation. We believe he is very honest…and works hard to win the case. He definitel...
Posted by Jennifer | August 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Never gave up
Chris was dedicated and always had our best interests at heart throughout our two-year court journey as our representative. He gave sound advice that ultimately ended up paying off and we "won" our case.
Posted by Shelby | July 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Vicious
This man went into court for me, and slayed. He did everything he could to make sure that i walked out with the win!!!!
Posted by John | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great to work with!
Chris was extremely knowledgeable, fair, honest, professional and he made sure to get my case completed in a timely manner so he wasn't gouging my wallet or wasting my time. I will only be using him from now on in any future legal matters.
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
Mr. Allen provided professionalism and with his calming demeanor helped me through my stressful case. Also have to mention that his staff is amazing! Truly recommend him for legal help. Thank you Mr. Allen!
J Christopher Allen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Allen on a highly contested divorce and child custody case, and I've sought his counsel as a much more experienced attorney on my own cases. Family cases are difficult, and they are very different from other types of litigation. Mr. Allen places the highest priority on the well being of the children, and on finding innovative ways to help the parties resolve their disputes and co-parent with one another. If there's a way to find a workable solution for the family, he'll help his client find it. He deescalates situations that could otherwise create more conflict and further injure the parties (and the children). I haven't had the opportunity to try a case with him yet, but I have no doubt that he will make me work hard for my money when that day comes. It's also worth noting that his staff (Hi Starla!) is absolutely fantastic to work with. If you have a case in the Laclede County area, I highly recommend that you give him a call."
"I had the privilege and opportunity to work on cases both with and against Mr. Allen. He is skilled, personable, loyal to his clients, and maybe most importantly, responsive. I have no doubt he represents every client in a professional manner and gives them personal attention at every turn. I would recommend Mr. Allen to my own clients for a large range of legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated advocate for his clients. Chris and I represented opposing clients on a civil matter a couple of years ago and I found him to be a very civil and pleasant colleague to work with."
"I represented a client with a very complicated fact pattern in Chris' home county, and since my office is several counties away the client also hired Chris as the "boots on the ground." Through his knowledge of the law and personal finesse, Chris helped to negotiate a very good outcome for the client. He was very easy to work with and definitely a team player."
"I endorse this lawyer. Focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He has an excellent knowledge of the law, and believes in meticulous preparation of his cases, which is evident when you discuss matters with him. When interacting or working with him, the timeliness of his responses are unparalleled. He is the best in the area."
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Experience
Honors
2022
"Best of the Best" Attorney Award, Laclede County Record Newspaper
2019
Top 100 Family Lawyer in the State of Missouri, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 100 Family Lawyer in the State of Missouri, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 100 Family Lawyer in the State of Missouri, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 100 Family Lawyer in the State of Missouri, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Missouri Family Law Attorneys in the State of Missouri, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2010
Best Area Attorney 2010, Lebanon Daily Record
Work Experience
2014 - Present
City Counselor, City of Lebanon, Missouri
2012 - Present
City Attorney, City of Stoutland, Missouri
2009 - Present
Co-City Prosecutor, City of Conway, Missouri
2006 - 2015
Co-City Prosecutor, City of Dixon, Missouri
Associations
Laclede County Bar Association
Member
Missouri Bar
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Arnold v. Minger, SD30452
Judgment for client at trial.
Noland/Vance v. Vance, SD28699
Trial judge upheld by court of appeals
Education
1988
University of Missouri School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Drury University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Effective Estate Planning
Living Trusts & Estate Planning
2013
Leadership Conference
Due Diligence for Not For Profit Corporatons
Publications
2000
Lebanon Daily Record
Effective Estate Planning Beats The Probate Trap!
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Missouri, what is the legal age that a child can decide which parent to live with if the parents have joint custody?
12 Jun 2012
Q&A
Can I have my ex husband's wages garnished if he has not paid me on my divorce settlement?
31 May 2012