Atty. Jonathan D. Marks

Atty. Jonathan D. Marks

Jonathan Marks received his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri — Columbia in 1993 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri — Columbia in 1997. Jonathan is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri, the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern Distr

St. Louis St. Louis 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (636) 442-0754 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jonathan D. Marks at a glance

Jonathan D. Marks is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, tax, and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri (1998), Illinois (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2000). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D. CALI, 1997) and University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism (B.J. Dean, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association First Amendment Lawyers Association The American Trial Lawyers Association St, Louis County Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St, and Louis. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Marks received his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri — Columbia in 1993 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri — Columbia in 1997
  • Jonathan is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri, the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit
  • Jonathan was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of Missouri’s Up & Coming Lawyers in 2008 and has been designated annually since 2008 as a Super Lawyer Rising Star by Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers, a publication of Law and Politics Magazine
  • He is currently authoring Family Law and Criminal Law: A Practitioner’s Handbook for the American Bar Association
  • Jonathan is member of The Missouri Bar Association, The Illinois State Bar Association, The American Bar Association, The First Amendment Lawyers Association, The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and The St. Louis County Bar Association
  • Jonathan’s practice focuses on the areas of Family Law in both State and Federal Courts at trial and appeal

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan D. Marks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan D. Marks 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.

Jonathan D. Marks is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce 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.

Jonathan D. Marks is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Jonathan D. Marks is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Jonathan D. Marks 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 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 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.

Looking for additional Missouri attorneys? Browse all attorneys in St. Louis or all attorneys in Missouri.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan D. Marks

Where is Jonathan D. Marks's law office located?
Jonathan D. Marks's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan D. Marks handle?
Jonathan D. Marks focuses on divorce, family law, tax, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Jonathan D. Marks practiced law?
Jonathan D. Marks has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Jonathan D. Marks go to law school?
Jonathan D. Marks earned their education at (J.D. CALI, 1997); (B.J. Dean, 1993).
How can I contact Jonathan D. Marks for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan D. Marks directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan D. Marks received?
Jonathan D. Marks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. CALI
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
- 1997
B.J. Dean
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
Admitted: 1998
Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

Reviews

5.0
9 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.