Atty. Charles Allison Bender

Atty. Charles Allison Bender

Charles Allison Bender is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, custody & visitation and 7 other areas of law. Charles received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Columbia Columbia 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Allison Bender at a glance

Charles Allison Bender is a Member based in Columbia, Missouri, practicing at The Bender Law Firm. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2002) and Illinois (2004). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism B.J. (—). Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Allison Bender is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, custody & visitation and 7 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Charles practices at The Bender Law Firm in Columbia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Allison Bender's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Allison Bender 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

Charles Allison Bender 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.

Charles Allison Bender is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →

Child Support

Charles Allison Bender is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Missouri →

Adoption

Charles Allison Bender is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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 Charles Allison Bender

Where is Charles Allison Bender's law office located?
Charles Allison Bender's law practice is located in Columbia, Missouri. The firm is The Bender Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Allison Bender handle?
Charles Allison Bender focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Charles Allison Bender practiced law?
Charles Allison Bender has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Charles Allison Bender go to law school?
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Education

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism B.J.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2002
Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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