team-member

Jennifer Piper

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Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Jennifer R. Piper practices in all areas of family law. She received her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law and graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. in political science.She is a member of the Missouri Bar Association. Ms. Piper was named a Rising Star, Up and Coming Lawyer for the State of Missouri by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for 2009; a Rising Star, Up and Coming Lawyer for 2010-2015 by Missouri Super Lawyers; and was named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2017-2020 in the practice area of Family Law. Ms. Piper recently received a Women’s Justice Award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly in 2019.Ms. Piper served as a member of the 2010 and 2011 inaugural class of Barristers in The Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court. As a member and Past President of The St. Louis County Bar Association, Ms. Piper is still actively involved in the organization and helps organize Continuing Legal Education Seminars and events. Ms. Piper was appointed and served on a special committee of the Missouri Bar Association dealing with issues involving juvenile cases and immigration. Ms. Piper was appointed by St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Burton to serve on a special committee to improve the Family Court of St. Louis County that developed and implemented new local rules and procedures. Ms. Piper served on the Board of Directors for Caring for Kids, an organization developed and designed to provide essential resources to meet the urgent needs of children in foster care in St. Louis County.Certified as a Guardian Ad Litem, Ms. Piper is regularly appointed to represent and protect children by Judges and Commissioners in St. Louis County and St. Louis City. Ms. Piper volunteers as a Guardian Ad Litem for the St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court Docket. Ms. Piper is certified as a Mediator for civil and family law matters. Ms. Piper is also a certified Parenting Coordinator and is regularly appointed by the Court to assist families with the most difficult custody matters.Ms. Piper has successfully represented numerous individuals in all areas of domestic law. Many cases have involved dissolutions, paternity actions, child custody disputes, child support disputes, adoption, juvenile law, abuse and neglect, property division, and guardianship proceedings. Ms. Piper has successfully argued in front of the Missouri Appellate Court on several occasions. Most notably, Ms. Piper argued in the reported case of Brown v. Shannahan, 141 S.W.3d 77 (Mo.App. E.D. 2004). In Brown, the Court agreed with Ms. Piper and established the following new holding: that the statute governing relocations of parents and minor children did not apply to cases where the court was making an initial determination of paternity and custody.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Family Ally130 S. BemistonSuite 608Saint Louis, MO, 63105

Office: (314) 310-1867

Website: N/A

Reviews

Kathy
August 5, 2019

Jennifer represented me when my ex took me back to court for a modification of our child support agreement. Jennifer and Alison were very professional, responsive, answered all of my questions, and represented me and my interests better than the firm that handled my initial divorce. I would recommend Jennifer Piper Law to anyone who wants the personal and caring touch she brings to an unpleasant situation.

Matthew
June 22, 2018

Jennifer is a fantastic Lawyer and can help you through ANY situation. She explains every detail thoroughly and explains EVERY possible option so that you can understand everything that is going on. Always stays in contact throughout the entire process. Would trust her in any situation to have you and or your families best interest at heart. Always makes the best out of any difficult situation. Can't recommend her enough or trust her enough.

Michelle
July 21, 2020

I worked with Family Ally to file my divorce in St. Charles County. I cannot say enough about how great they were to work with. This transition is one of the worst possible life changes and both Jennifer and Allison were so helpful through the entire process, especially in light of it happening during a pandemic. They were kind, supportive and professional the entire way. They made sure to fully explain the process, appropriately manage my expectations and keep communication open through the whole process. I would definitely recommend them for any of your Family Law needs.

Kathy
June 4, 2018

Jennifer Piper represented me in my very complicated emotional divorce. She was always available to me to answer all my questions. She is very professional and smart. She guided me thru one of the worst times in my life. I highly recommend her!

Wendy
May 23, 2018

Jen Piper represented me and guided me thru the hoops of an emotional custody case. She knows the law, the players and the process. She was responsive to all my questions but most of all in the emotional arena of family courts she was smart, level headed and caring. Highly recommend!

Laura
May 23, 2018

Jennifer Piper is extremely professional and well versed in family law. She has excellent communication skills and really takes the time to make sure you understand the process. Jennifer is a child advocate to the highest degree. I have known Jennifer to be very compassionate and would recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
May 22, 2018

I have consulted with Jen regarding child custody at various times over nearly a decade. Jen has a keen understanding of how to navigate the adversarial nature of the family courts. She will get to know you, the players involved in your case, and how to manage expectations while clearing seemingly impossible obstacles to achieve your goals. I recommend her to my friends and colleagues when appropriate.

Amy
May 22, 2018

I hired Jennifer for her experience and recommendations. She was thorough understanding knowledgeable and extremely professional. She received information about myself and son ask me questions explained in great detail and won my case!

anonymous
January 6, 2018

Jennifer is excellent. She is very detailed oriented and experienced. She communicates extremely well and always kept me up-to-date on everything. I would highly recommend her to others. She always had my best interest in mind and I knew that I could trust her.

Justin
January 5, 2018

Jennifer and her team were attentive, knowledgeable, understanding and compassionate during one of the most difficult times of my life. Jennifer took the time to understand me personally and my situation and was a great advocate. She was always available and attentive and I knew she was fighting for me. Knowing that she was on my side made it so much easier for me to have faith in the process. I owe her so much for how she impacted my life in a positive way!

Kathy
August 5, 2019

Jennifer represented me when my ex took me back to court for a modification of our child support agreement. Jennifer and Alison were very professional, responsive, answered all of my questions, and represented me and my interests better than the firm that handled my initial divorce. I would recommend Jennifer Piper Law to anyone who wants the personal and caring touch she brings to an unpleasant situation.

Matthew
June 22, 2018

Jennifer is a fantastic Lawyer and can help you through ANY situation. She explains every detail thoroughly and explains EVERY possible option so that you can understand everything that is going on. Always stays in contact throughout the entire process. Would trust her in any situation to have you and or your families best interest at heart. Always makes the best out of any difficult situation. Can't recommend her enough or trust her enough.

Michelle
July 21, 2020

I worked with Family Ally to file my divorce in St. Charles County. I cannot say enough about how great they were to work with. This transition is one of the worst possible life changes and both Jennifer and Allison were so helpful through the entire process, especially in light of it happening during a pandemic. They were kind, supportive and professional the entire way. They made sure to fully explain the process, appropriately manage my expectations and keep communication open through the whole process. I would definitely recommend them for any of your Family Law needs.

Kathy
June 4, 2018

Jennifer Piper represented me in my very complicated emotional divorce. She was always available to me to answer all my questions. She is very professional and smart. She guided me thru one of the worst times in my life. I highly recommend her!

Wendy
May 23, 2018

Jen Piper represented me and guided me thru the hoops of an emotional custody case. She knows the law, the players and the process. She was responsive to all my questions but most of all in the emotional arena of family courts she was smart, level headed and caring. Highly recommend!

Laura
May 23, 2018

Jennifer Piper is extremely professional and well versed in family law. She has excellent communication skills and really takes the time to make sure you understand the process. Jennifer is a child advocate to the highest degree. I have known Jennifer to be very compassionate and would recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
May 22, 2018

I have consulted with Jen regarding child custody at various times over nearly a decade. Jen has a keen understanding of how to navigate the adversarial nature of the family courts. She will get to know you, the players involved in your case, and how to manage expectations while clearing seemingly impossible obstacles to achieve your goals. I recommend her to my friends and colleagues when appropriate.

Amy
May 22, 2018

I hired Jennifer for her experience and recommendations. She was thorough understanding knowledgeable and extremely professional. She received information about myself and son ask me questions explained in great detail and won my case!

anonymous
January 6, 2018

Jennifer is excellent. She is very detailed oriented and experienced. She communicates extremely well and always kept me up-to-date on everything. I would highly recommend her to others. She always had my best interest in mind and I knew that I could trust her.

Justin
January 5, 2018

Jennifer and her team were attentive, knowledgeable, understanding and compassionate during one of the most difficult times of my life. Jennifer took the time to understand me personally and my situation and was a great advocate. She was always available and attentive and I knew she was fighting for me. Knowing that she was on my side made it so much easier for me to have faith in the process. I owe her so much for how she impacted my life in a positive way!

Kathy
August 5, 2019

Jennifer represented me when my ex took me back to court for a modification of our child support agreement. Jennifer and Alison were very professional, responsive, answered all of my questions, and represented me and my interests better than the firm that handled my initial divorce. I would recommend Jennifer Piper Law to anyone who wants the personal and caring touch she brings to an unpleasant situation.

Matthew
June 22, 2018

Jennifer is a fantastic Lawyer and can help you through ANY situation. She explains every detail thoroughly and explains EVERY possible option so that you can understand everything that is going on. Always stays in contact throughout the entire process. Would trust her in any situation to have you and or your families best interest at heart. Always makes the best out of any difficult situation. Can't recommend her enough or trust her enough.

Michelle
July 21, 2020

I worked with Family Ally to file my divorce in St. Charles County. I cannot say enough about how great they were to work with. This transition is one of the worst possible life changes and both Jennifer and Allison were so helpful through the entire process, especially in light of it happening during a pandemic. They were kind, supportive and professional the entire way. They made sure to fully explain the process, appropriately manage my expectations and keep communication open through the whole process. I would definitely recommend them for any of your Family Law needs.

Kathy
June 4, 2018

Jennifer Piper represented me in my very complicated emotional divorce. She was always available to me to answer all my questions. She is very professional and smart. She guided me thru one of the worst times in my life. I highly recommend her!

Wendy
May 23, 2018

Jen Piper represented me and guided me thru the hoops of an emotional custody case. She knows the law, the players and the process. She was responsive to all my questions but most of all in the emotional arena of family courts she was smart, level headed and caring. Highly recommend!

Laura
May 23, 2018

Jennifer Piper is extremely professional and well versed in family law. She has excellent communication skills and really takes the time to make sure you understand the process. Jennifer is a child advocate to the highest degree. I have known Jennifer to be very compassionate and would recommend her without hesitation.

anonymous
May 22, 2018

I have consulted with Jen regarding child custody at various times over nearly a decade. Jen has a keen understanding of how to navigate the adversarial nature of the family courts. She will get to know you, the players involved in your case, and how to manage expectations while clearing seemingly impossible obstacles to achieve your goals. I recommend her to my friends and colleagues when appropriate.

Amy
May 22, 2018

I hired Jennifer for her experience and recommendations. She was thorough understanding knowledgeable and extremely professional. She received information about myself and son ask me questions explained in great detail and won my case!

anonymous
January 6, 2018

Jennifer is excellent. She is very detailed oriented and experienced. She communicates extremely well and always kept me up-to-date on everything. I would highly recommend her to others. She always had my best interest in mind and I knew that I could trust her.

Justin
January 5, 2018

Jennifer and her team were attentive, knowledgeable, understanding and compassionate during one of the most difficult times of my life. Jennifer took the time to understand me personally and my situation and was a great advocate. She was always available and attentive and I knew she was fighting for me. Knowing that she was on my side made it so much easier for me to have faith in the process. I owe her so much for how she impacted my life in a positive way!