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Atty. Amy Dawn Markel

Atty. Amy Dawn Markel

Amy Dawn Markel is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, juvenile and 5 other areas of law. Amy received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Columbia Columbia 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Amy Dawn Markel at a glance

Amy Dawn Markel is a Member based in Columbia, Missouri, practicing at Markel & Lingo. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, juvenile, and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1999). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Missouri, Columbia (B.A., 1996). Active member of Boone County Bar Association The Missouri Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Amy Dawn Markel is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, juvenile and 5 other areas of law
  • Amy received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Amy practices at Markel & Lingo in Columbia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Amy Dawn Markel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy Dawn Markel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Amy Dawn Markel is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Amy Dawn Markel is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →

Juvenile Law

Amy Dawn Markel is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Missouri →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Amy Dawn Markel is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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 Columbia 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amy Dawn Markel

Where is Amy Dawn Markel's law office located?
Amy Dawn Markel's law practice is located in Columbia, Missouri. The firm is Markel & Lingo. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy Dawn Markel handle?
Amy Dawn Markel focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, juvenile, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Amy Dawn Markel practiced law?
Amy Dawn Markel has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Amy Dawn Markel go to law school?
Amy Dawn Markel earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Amy Dawn Markel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
University of Missouri, Columbia
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1999

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