STAY AWAY! It pains me to give them a one-star because they deserve a much lower rating. I had a simple name change case and was quoted $800 during my initial consultation. They informed me of their trust balance procedure and let me know that I would need to put down a $2700 deposit. They explained that as my case was worked they would add up the charges against my trust balance and that when they case was closed, I would be refunded the remained. So, if the $800 quote was accurate, I would be refunded $1900. This was all a lie. After charging my card the $2700, they continued to charge it weekly, to a current total of $5,496.62. I have checked with another law firm who told me this is NOT the standard practice in the field. To make matters worse, they did not do their due diligence with my case. Despite giving them my birthplace at intake, they didn't realize (or care) that because I was born in Louisiana and Louisiana parish law is different than the rest of the country, I would not be able to use a Missouri court order to amend my birth certificate in Louisiana. When I discovered this and emailed them asking for advice on what to do next, they told me they had no idea what I should do and gave me the run around for two weeks while they "asked friends". I finally called the state of Louisiana myself and found out in minutes what I need to do. I have to start over from scratch in Louisiana to get a name change and have to hire a brand-new attorney in that state. So, to recap they have charged me $4700 more than they quoted and didn't even complete the job. As I type this, I am waiting for the check for the remainder of my trust balance, which I'm certain will be incorrect. They closed my case 1 month ago and told me a check was in a mail but when I called this morning, they acted like I was crazy and told me the case was still in the process of being closed and that I should expect 4-6 more weeks of waiting. They have unscrupulous business practices to say the least, and you will be much better off if you avoid them at all costs. read more

First, research Stange Law closely before choosing their legal team's representation. The experience I had with them was horrendous. It was in July 2024 that I hired Stange Law to file a motion to modify a child support order in Missouri. They charged me an excessive fee of over twenty thousand dollars for a simple modification. Two times, the attorney appeared in court completely unprepared before the judge. Stange Law's attorney struggled immensely with discovery, so the judge twice sent her away from the hearing. This prompted me to contact Stange Law's customer service office to determine whether the attorney had passed the bar exam. The third court appearance also proved to be a discovery disaster. I suggested to the attorney not to ask for anything so we could be done with the case. I did not want to return for a fourth court appearance. The final point I would like to make is that there are numerous serious complaints regarding Stange Law in the public domain. These complaints are very similar and originate from many different clients. While I cannot speak for the clients who rated Stange Law five stars, I can corroborate the numerous client complaints filed against the firm through the Better Business Bureau. Complaints are out there, and they are many. There is a recurring theme among Stange Law past clients that Stange Law attorneys are completely unknowledgeable. They show up to court unprepared and charge their clients excessive fees. I recommend avoiding them at all costs. read more

Monica is amazing! extremely knowledgeable and compassionate! Thanks to her I now have my children. highly recommend!!

Although this law firm is high in price i got full sole legal custody for my children. i got everything i asked for and my lawyer ryan holt upheld good communication and breakdowns of the prices on my case. he was extremely well versed in family law, the progression of the court, and always answered my questions. would reccommend for anyone dealing with custody battle. read more

My experience with Stange Law Firm was horrible and unethically expensive. Nearly $10k in fees resulted in absolutely no progress in my child custody matter. After being asked my financial condition, unnecessary and unsolicited charges were made to my account even after formal disputes were filed with the attorney and the firm. I strongly discourage doing business with this firm! read more

John Young, Esq. is the person to call for those in the Springfield, MO and surrounding area who need an expert at family law. John is a very professional, honest, perseverant, objective and caring individual. I was involved in a guardianship/probate case in Camdenton County, MO involving my nine year old great nephew. The petitioner attempted to avoid the continuing of the guardianship/probate case by filing for adoption in juvenile court. In order for me to participate in the adoption case, I was advised that I would need an attorney. Being from the St. Louis, MO area, I contacted Regina Wells at the St. Louis office. Regina understood the urgency and introduced me to John Young at the Springfield, MO office. Regina assured me that John was the man for this unusual case. John and his team gathered all of the documentation that I had, researched the case, provided examples of prior cases and filed the briefs in less than two weeks. If I recall correctly, John and his team had ten calendar days to get the briefs filed. John, the other intervenor's attorney appeared at the hearing and pleaded their reasons why the adoption case should not be allowed to continue; at least not until the guardianship/probate case had been completed. John Young and his team were instrumental in having a Stay placed on the adoption case; at least until the guardianship case has been completed. A job well done to say the least! read more

They are a bit pricey and it feels like we've paid nearly 10k for very little to be done. We do understand that it is a process! We are very happy with our attorney, Monica as she does keep us in the loop and is always willing to answer any questions that we have. We do hope that we get the results that we are wanting in the next few months. read more