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.

Jennifer is a fantastic lawyer, she's helped me out over the years, highly recommend her, I would…read moregive her 10 stars if I could

The best lawyer in town, bar none! She is the Bennie Rosato and Mary DiNunzio of St. Louis,…read moreknowledgeable, compassionate, witty and smart. If you need someone to handle your immigration issues, auto accidents or family law, look no further. I believe she got her law degree in 2006, but practices law like she's been doing it for decades. Highly recommended!

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.

He delivers results and when you're facing a life altering situation, having the confidence of…read morestrong representation on your side is important. We are very pleased with how he fought for a fair outcome.

I paid to end up with a guilty plea and taking the full recommendation. That's 5000 dollars for not…read moretrying to negotiate, Missed court 2 times and after I was put in jail for 60 days (first time ever being in trouble) I asked him how much it would cost to get a traffic ticket worked out, he offered to start at 1100$ , went to another law firm, got it taken care of and completely dropped for $ 300 to begin, 500$ dollars TOTAL with fees with a real attorney. So if you want to go to jail and pay 5grand for a guilty plea with no attempt to change the recommendation, then he's your guy!​

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

Extremely professional and affordable. Attorney Sarah Messex's communication and attentiveness was…read morerefreshing. I felt like her only client, and that was a tremendous comfort while dealing with scary family matters.

As the trustee of my father's trust, I relied on Brandon Bardot for sound and unbiased guidance to…read moreprotect everyones Interests while fulfilling my father's wishes to bring his trust to it's conclusion. I've relied upon Mr. Bardot's services on 3 other matters over the past few years and was fully satisfied with his services and outcomes. All the work with Mr. Bardot and his firm is concluded and I'm extremely satisfied and will hire him again without hesitation.

Outstanding attorney. If you need someone who will listen and fight for you, Michelle is the right…read moreattorney. She is compassionate, professional, and experienced. Don't hesitate to hire her.

I was very pleased with Michelle as my attorney. She is a very attentive listener, and is sensitive…read moreto your needs involving your case. Michelle seeks honesty in order to professionally evaluate the fairest resolution. In my case, she was a sincere strategist in action. Her presence in the courtroom and knowledge of my case had one prosecutor wondering why he came to work that day. I think she would be a great JAG attorney. She's very good and gets my highest recommendation. Thanks Michelle

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.