Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in St. Charles, MO
Smith Law Offices has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving clients in St. Charles, Missouri, and surrounding areas. With over 50 years of combined legal experience, our team specializes in family law, immigration, and criminal defense, delivering personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our husband-and-wife founding attorneys established the firm with a commitment to treating clients like family, offering multilingual support in Spanish, French, and Russian, and maintaining a client-first approach that has earned us industry recognition, including the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award. We combine decades of legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to guide clients through complex legal challenges while prioritizing transparency, ethical representation, and measurable results. 
Services
Family Law
Immigration
Criminal Defense
Divorce
Custody
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal experience in family law and immigration
- Our team provides personalized representation tailored to individual client needs
- Multilingual services available in Spanish, French, and Russian
- Award-winning legal team recognized by Martindale-Hubbell
- Family-run firm with deep roots in the St. Charles community
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Lead Counsel Rating
What people say
Perfect and fast results
Professional and understanding
Highly recommend
Excellent service
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, property division, and adoption cases with compassionate advocacy. We develop customized legal strategies to protect clients' interests while minimizing emotional stress. Our attorneys guide families through complex legal processes with clear communication and proven negotiation skills.
Immigration
We provide comprehensive immigration solutions including visa applications, citizenship petitions, and deportation defense. Our AILA-member attorneys specialize in family-based immigration and complex cases requiring waivers or status adjustments. Multilingual support ensures clear communication throughout the immigration process.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing charges ranging from traffic offenses to felony accusations. We develop aggressive defense strategies for DWI, drug possession, and assault cases while explaining legal options in plain language. The goal is minimizing penalties and protecting clients' futures.
People
Nevada M. Smith
Managing Partner
With over 25 years of legal experience, Nevada specializes in family law and criminal defense. He has received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award and is recognized among St. Louis' top 50 attorneys.
Monica N. Smith
Partner
Monica focuses on immigration law with AILA membership since 2005. She has successfully handled complex visa applications and citizenship cases while maintaining 100% specialization in immigration matters.
Meggie C. Biesenthal
Associate Attorney
Meggie supports clients in family law and immigration cases. She works closely with senior attorneys to develop effective legal strategies while providing direct client communication throughout case proceedings.
Tanya Schneider
Senior Paralegal
Tanya coordinates case documentation and client communication with 15+ years of legal support experience. She ensures timely filing of paperwork and maintains direct contact with clients during case processing.
Kaitlynn Towner
Paralegal
Kaitlynn assists with immigration paperwork and family law documentation. She provides multilingual support and maintains case organization under attorney supervision to ensure efficient legal processes.
Questions
What are the benefits of U.S. citizenship?
Citizenship grants voting rights, family reunification opportunities, and permanent residency security through naturalization.
How is property divided in Missouri divorces?
Marital property typically splits 50/50, though exceptions apply based on case-specific circumstances and asset types.
Can immigration status affect child custody?
While immigration status doesn't directly determine custody, courts prioritize children's best interests in all decisions.
What visa types do you handle?
We manage family visas, work visas, fiancé visas, and deportation defense cases with specialized legal strategies.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, our attorneys speak Spanish and French, with Russian language support available through staff members.
What makes your firm different from other law offices?
We combine 50+ years of legal experience with personalized representation, multilingual support, and a family-run business approach.
