John is a competent attorney who delivers on what he says. My experience with him has been good. He…read morehas always been very responsive and took care of the minute details of all aspects in a comprehensive and professional manner. I highly recommend him.

John is an amazing criminal attorney and his team helped me out immensely. Highly recommend JCS…read moreLaw Firm to anyone in need of his services. He is super professional and at the same time a very wise and down to earth guy to work with, would have never thought I'd be able to get the result I needed, but he did!!! I could not have done it without him! Would not want anyone else to handle my case!

Caveat emptor. I strongly believe everyone is good at heart. However, what I walked into was…read moreseemingly not a law firm. If you like hiring an attorney who files to have your house sold a year after it was sold, and a junior attorney who perhaps ruins your entire life because they are upset about their own lack of accountability, then go with Jonathon. Ask why you cannot leave a voicemail. Ask why there is no mechanism to make you aware of filings. I very strongly suggest due diligence. I think there are decent people here who may have indecent personal matters going on, but those were never disclosed to me and forced me into a financially untenable legal position. Withdrawing a day before he told me--and before the trial was complete--is client betrayal and unacceptable.

# A Devastating Failure of Advocacy During the Most Critical Time of My Life…read more I am writing this review under my own name because people deserve to understand my experience. My litigation has now been ongoing for over two years, and since my representation by Jonathan Marks, I have consulted with multiple highly respected attorneys in Missouri regarding the events that occurred during my case really before it even started. The consistent concern I have heard is not simply about the outcome, but about the process, the lack of preparation, the lack of communication, and decisions that I believe were made without my informed consent. I hired an attorney to protect me during one of the most financially and personally catastrophic periods of my life. My companies were under attack, my financial world was unraveling, and I was navigating an extremely complex divorce and business matter involving significant assets and consequences. Despite the seriousness and complexity of the situation, critical decisions were made before a full financial record had even been developed before the court and before substantive divorce proceedings had truly begun. A temporary arrangement was entered that, in my view, mirrored major settlement terms and impacted significant rights and claims without the level of analysis, preparation, and consultation I expected from my counsel and in a hearing that it belonged. What remains most disturbing to me is how those decisions were reached. Negotiations and conversations occurred outside my presence and without my express authorization. My civil attorney, who was present and actively involved in related matters, was not brought into those discussions once. When I expressed that I wanted to address my concerns directly before the judge rather than simply accept what was being presented because. everything changed, I did not feel my position was advocated for. in fact I was yelled at while my entire life was on fire. Instead of receiving guidance and protection during a moment of extreme fear and distress, I felt pressured, unheard, and overwhelmed and expressed so. I was facing the potential loss of millions of dollars and years of work that I had built, and I needed an attorney who would fully explain my options, and aggressively protect my interests. No attorney can guarantee a perfect result. That is not my criticism. My criticism is that a client should never leave a critical proceeding feeling they did not understand the consequences of what they were agreeing to or that their own concerns were dismissed. He was fired shortly after I should have ran not walked away from this horrific attorney. The consequences of those decisions have been enormous. I continue to document what I believe exceeds seven figures in financial and business-related damages connected to this period of litigation. The professional, financial, and personal impact has been profound, and years later I am still uncovering and working to repair the damage and my case is not done due to this very event. Based on my experience, I would never retain Jonathan Marks again. If you are considering hiring him, I strongly encourage you to ask difficult questions, demand complete transparency, ensure all significant decisions are thoroughly explained, and make sure your own voice remains central in every major decision affecting your future. He only care about billing you and threatening you if you question his attitude.

I don't usually leave reviews, but I feel like people should know what to expect. This lawyer came…read moreoff as really condescending and unprofessional. The way they communicate is more like they're talking to a friend, not a client-definitely not what you'd expect when dealing with serious matters. They didn't take the time to actually look into things and seemed quick to jump to conclusions instead of understanding the full situation. Also, don't expect a free consultation--it's not clear upfront, and there's a big discrepancy when it comes to what they charge. Transparency should be standard, but that wasn't the case here. I'd suggest going with someone who takes their time, communicates professionally, and is upfront about fees. Update: July 10 2025 Hi Sheila, I am the individual who left the review. First, I want to make it clear that I am not a woman, and your assumption and repeated misgendering are not only incorrect but highly offensive. It's inappropriate and unprofessional to make such personal assumptions in your reply to a customer. Second, your claim that I was paid or hired to write a fake review is completely false and defamatory. I stand by my experience and the feedback I shared. If you believe the review is inaccurate, you're welcome to provide clarification or request mediation through the platform, but attacking someone's identity and credibility without evidence crosses the line. I encourage you to handle criticism with professionalism and care. Accusations and disrespect toward potential clients reflect poorly on your practice.

I found Attorney Sheila Stuart to be a very professional person…read more Attorney Stuart was dedicated in getting results for me. She was very concern about my suffering and me not being heard by others. I wish I could give her more than five stars. My case was not an easy one. It was a case that other did not want. Attorney Stuart persevered. Thank you, Janice M. 4/10/23

we are very pleased with the outcome of our case. we would…read morerecommend this Law Firm to anyone who wants immediate assistance with out all the hassle. Kris was excellent about staying in contact always keeping us up to date. I feel they gave us top notch care and we will definitely refer them and if we need any further legal help they will be my 1st call. Thank you, the office team was also always helpful, friendly and professional. Ron and Deb Missouri

If you need help with debt creditors, this is the place to call! Kris took care of my case and…read moreexceeded my expectations for the outcome by a landslide! I couldn't be happier with how things turned out, and really appreciate the work done by the team.

David did my will and living trust He did an excellent job…read moreand I would highly recommend him.

David and his team were extremely helpful to my wife and I with updating our wills and healthcare…read moredirectives etc. They made it a very easy and efficient process from start to finish and we would not hesitate to go back to them for any future legal needs.

David Poe did a fantastic job representing me in my case. He went over and beyond what I ever…read moreexpected!! I'm so pleased with his hard work!!

Amy is a great family law attorney. She listens to her clients and represents them effectively…read more I've seen her in action. Judges and lawyers alike respect her. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled advocate for a family law case.

Jim was referred by an attorney friend. I was greated upon…read moremy arrival and my appointment was on time! I needed Jim to prepare my estate legal documents, will, trust, etc. The price was reasonable and he explained the process thoroughly. I would recommend Jim and will definitely retain his legal services in the future.

Very difficult to get in contact with once he is paid. I used him for a simple business transaction…read moresale and you could tell he wanted to do the bare minimum. Also showed up to our first meeting in flip flops.

I am so thankful for Ms. Baro's help in restoring my credit history, ability to restore my…read morereputation and good name. I accumulated a large amount of debt and she was instrumental in helping over this hardship. I appreciate her due diligence along with her law partner and son Adam. I would not hesitate to recommend her firm to anyone whom found themselves in a similar circumstance because my life, credit history and peace of mind have been restored. Sincerely Janice Jones BSCJA

I was referred to this law firm and I can absolutely say I would recommend them. Ms. Baro is…read morethorough, honest, to the point and kind. My past experience with an attorney was decent, however the response time to my emails/questions and downright sincerity is more than I could have expected. The gentleman who greeted me and is working on my case as well was the exact same. You will not be disappointed if you choose this firm.