Atty. Derek Lee Buhr

Atty. Derek Lee Buhr

Derek Lee Buhr is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, agency adoptions and 71 other areas of law. Derek has been licensed for 12 years.

Columbia Columbia 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Derek Lee Buhr at a glance

Derek Lee Buhr is a Junior Associate Attorney based in Columbia, Missouri. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2014). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D., 2014). Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek Lee Buhr is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, agency adoptions and 71 other areas of law
  • Derek has been licensed for 12 years
  • Derek practices in Columbia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Lee Buhr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Lee Buhr 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

Derek Lee Buhr is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Derek Lee Buhr is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Derek Lee Buhr is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Derek Lee Buhr is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Derek Lee Buhr

Where is Derek Lee Buhr's law office located?
Derek Lee Buhr's law practice is located in Columbia, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Lee Buhr handle?
Derek Lee Buhr focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Derek Lee Buhr practiced law?
Derek Lee Buhr has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Derek Lee Buhr go to law school?
Derek Lee Buhr earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact Derek Lee Buhr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2014

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