The Law Offices of Jill Puertas LLC specializes in the practice of law in the area of family law, including mediation, divorce, legal separation, child support enforcement and modification, child custody, guardianship and conservatorship appointment for disabled adults, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
In addition to handling contested matters, we provide mediation and non-contested solutions for family law matters because it is expeditious, less expensive, and less adversarial. Most people choose mediation because it offers a level of dignity and control that the courtroom simply cannot provide. We firmly believe that divorce doesn't have to be ugly if we focus on the future, maintain respect, and effectively problem solve. Call, text or email us today to find out more about mediation and non-contested family law solutions.
Jill Puertas received her BA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and her Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1997. Jill is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the National Association of Professional Women, and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. She has received her certification as a Guardian Ad Litem, allowing her to serve as a GAL in domestic relations cases involving custody disputes. Jill is also a certified mediator and parenting coordinator. Jill specifically prefers Guardian and Parenting Coordinator appointments in cases involving children with special needs, as she has extensive experience with children diagnosed with developmental, psychological and medical disorders. She is well versed in the IEP process and has a vast knowledge of the local resources available to parents and children. Jill serves, by judicial appointment, on the St. Louis County Court Mediation and Parent Coordination Oversight Committee. In addition to practicing law, Jill is a licensed foster parent, a legal advocate for children with special needs, a volunteer in the St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court, serves on the Legislative Committee for St. Louis ARC, and is a member of Autism Speaks and the Panhandle Autism Society.
