Atty. Alan E. DeWoskin
Alan E. DeWoskin is the principal of Alan E.
Social Security & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 58+ Years Experience
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About Alan E. DeWoskin at a Glance
Alan E. DeWoskin is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Alan E. DeWoskin, P.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, truck accidents, child custody, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1968), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1968), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Federal Court of Claims (1990). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1965) and Washington University (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan E. DeWoskin
- Alan E. DeWoskin is the principal of Alan E. DeWoskin, P.C., St. Louis, MO
- He has a general practice with emphasis on family and military law
- He was previously certified as a mediator by the Family Court of St. Louis County, Missouri and as a Guardian Ad Litem in the State of Missouri
- His son, Henry M. DeWoskin, is a member of the firm
- They are both licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois and are rated 'A/V' in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
- As a member of the American Bar Association, Alan E. DeWoskin was a Member and Assembly Delegate of the ABA House of Delegates, Vice Chair of the ABA Task Force on the Solo and Small Firm Practitioner, Chair of the ABA General Practice Section (General Practice Solo and Small Firm Division) and a founder and the second chair of the Military Law Committee, Section of General Practice
- In addition, he is a recipient of the Founder's Award and Sole Practitioner of the Year Award of the Section of General Practice
- He was a writer of ABA Model Rule 1.17 and Missouri's Rule 4.1.17 regarding Sale of A Law Practice
- He is a Fellow of the American Bar Association
- On the local level, Alan E. DeWoskin served as chair of MoBar General Practice Committee and the Bar Association of St. Louis (BAMSL) Section of Sole and Small Firm Lawyers
- He was a member of the Executive Committee of BAMSL and received the BAMSL President's Award
- He is a member of the Missouri Bar Foundation and a Distinguished Fellow of the St. Louis Bar Foundation
- Mr. DeWoskin received his A.B. in 1962 and his J.D. in 1965 from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri
- Before entering his law practice, he served 2 years on active duty with the United States Army
- He continued his reserve activities and retired in 1992 with the rank of COL
- Among his decorations, he was awarded the United States Legion of Merit
Practice Areas Explained
Alan E. DeWoskin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan E. DeWoskin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Divorce in St. Louis
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Car Accidents in St. Louis
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Alan E. DeWoskin is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →
Truck Accidents in St. Louis
Alan E. DeWoskin is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Missouri →
Child Custody & Visitation in St. Louis
Alan E. DeWoskin is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →
Wrongful Death in St. Louis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose Alan E. DeWoskin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan E. DeWoskin's practice in the field of divorce, car accidents, truck accidents, child custody, and wrongful death.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan E. DeWoskin brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, Alan E. DeWoskin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, car accidents, and truck accidents, Alan E. DeWoskin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means Alan E. DeWoskin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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