Atty. Ann Bauer
Ann Bauer is a founding member of The Center for Family Law. Ann attended law school after more than 15 years working with parents and children in early childhood education.
Collaborative Family Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 32+ Years Experience
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About Ann Bauer at a Glance
Ann Bauer is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at The Center for Family Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on child custody, family law, child support, poa, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1994) and Illinois (1995). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Iowa State University (B.S. Loyola, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis Collaborative Family Law Association. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ann Bauer
- Ann Bauer is a founding member of The Center for Family Law
- Ann attended law school after more than 15 years working with parents and children in early childhood education
- She practices exclusively in the area of family law
- She is a certified family law Mediator and trained in collaborative law, as a Guardian ad Litem, and as a Parenting Coordinator
- Ann was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has lived in Chicago and Dallas
- She moved to St. Louis in 1983 and currently resides in St. Louis with her husband
- She is the parent of two adult children and two grandchildren
- When she is not in the office, you can find her testing out a new recipe in her kitchen while marathon-listening to a new true crime podcast
Practice Areas Explained
Ann Bauer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ann Bauer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Child Custody & Visitation in St. Louis
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Family Law in St. Louis
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Child Support in St. Louis
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Power of Attorney in St. Louis
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Adoption 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 Ann Bauer
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 Ann Bauer's practice in the field of child custody, family law, child support, poa, and adoption.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ann Bauer brings 32+ 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 and Illinois, Ann Bauer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering child custody, family law, and child support, Ann Bauer 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 Ann Bauer 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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Common Legal Issues Ann Bauer Handles in St. Louis
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