Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in St. Louis
Marler Law Group has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal representation in family law, criminal defense, and estate planning since 2013. Our team, led by Todd Marlera distinguished graduate of Washington University School of Lawbrings over two decades of combined legal experience to clients across the St. Louis metropolitan area. We specialize in handling complex divorce cases, child custody disputes, child support matters, and criminal defense, with a commitment to personalized service and client advocacy. Our practice extends to St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, O'Fallon, Wentzville, St. Peters, Warren County, and Lincoln County, where we work to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes. We prioritize understanding each client's unique circumstances, offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, to accommodate busy lifestyles.Our approach combines thorough legal knowledge with compassionate representation, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions for their legal challenges. With a focus on transparency and client education, we guide individuals through emotionally charged situations like divorce, custody battles, and criminal charges, while also assisting with estate planning needs. Our firm's deep familiarity with Missouri family law, coupled with extensive litigation experience, positions us to negotiate settlements or advocate aggressively in court when necessary. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client service, as evidenced by our track record of successfully resolving thousands of cases. Our dedication to continuous legal education and community involvement further reinforces our position as trusted legal advisors in the St. Louis area.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in Missouri family law and criminal defense.
- Our attorneys provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- We serve St. Louis and surrounding counties with deep local court system knowledge.
- Flexible scheduling accommodates working professionals and families with evening/weekend appointments.
- Our lead attorney is a Washington University School of Law graduate with trial experience.
Services
Divorce Representation
We provide comprehensive legal representation for all divorce matters, including contested and non-contested cases. Our attorneys handle property division, spousal support, and complex financial issues while prioritizing client interests. With extensive courtroom experience, we negotiate favorable settlements or litigate when necessary to protect clients' rights during this emotionally challenging process.
Child Custody
Our firm specializes in establishing fair custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests. We handle legal custody determinations, physical custody agreements, and interstate visitation issues. With over 15 years of experience, we help clients navigate custody modifications and create parenting plans that address educational, medical, and residential needs while protecting parental rights.
Child Support
We assist clients with initial child support determinations and modifications due to changing circumstances. Our team thoroughly examines financial records to ensure accurate calculations while considering factors like visitation credit, health insurance costs, and special needs. We also help enforce support orders through appropriate legal channels when payments become delinquent.
Criminal Defense
Our attorneys defend clients facing various criminal charges, including DWI, drug possession, and assault. We provide aggressive representation for felony and misdemeanor cases while explaining legal options and potential outcomes. With experience handling hundreds of criminal cases, we work to minimize consequences through dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable trial outcomes.
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans through wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our services include tax planning strategies, gift arrangements, and resolving will contests. We guide individuals through creating legally sound documents that protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored, from simple wills to complex estate structures.
People
Todd R. Marler
Attorney
Todd Marler, a Washington University School of Law graduate, has practiced law since 1999. He focuses on family law, criminal defense, and estate planning with extensive trial experience. His background includes handling thousands of divorce and custody cases while maintaining active Missouri Bar membership.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity cases, and modifications to existing orders.
Do you handle cases outside St. Louis?
Yes, we represent clients throughout the St. Louis metro area including St. Charles, Warren County, and Lincoln County.
What are your office hours?
Our regular hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday with evening and weekend appointments available.
How do you handle child custody cases?
We focus on creating custody arrangements that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights through negotiation or litigation.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express for legal services rendered.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes, we help clients modify child support agreements when significant financial or life changes occur.
