


Cindy Ormsby
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Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Cindy practices in the areas of education law, local government, employment and appellate law.
Current clients include:
Hazelwood School District (2006-present)
Ferguson-Florissant School District (2013-present)
Francis Howell School District (2006-present)
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (2002-present)
Normandy Schools Collaborative (2014-present)
School District of Clayton (2002-present)
South Iron School District (2006-present)
St. Louis Housing Authority (2002-present)
City of University City, Missouri – Prosecutor (2011-present)
Bar Admissions
Missouri Bar
Illinois Bar
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
In addition to the Courts listed above, Cindy has briefed and argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals, Missouri Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.
Professional Associations & Memberships
Missouri Bar (2002 – present)
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2002-present)
Missouri School Boards’ Association, Associate Member (2002-present)
Missouri Council of School Attorneys (2002-present)
National Council of School Attorneys (2002-present)
Illinois Bar (2003-present)
Municipal Attorneys Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association
Awards & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating (the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards)
2022 Power List Top 100 Attorney
Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Cindy practices in the areas of education law, local government, employment and appellate law.
Current clients include:
Hazelwood School District (2006-present)
Ferguson-Florissant School District (2013-present)
Francis Howell School District (2006-present)
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (2002-present)
Normandy Schools Collaborative (2014-present)
School District of Clayton (2002-present)
South Iron School District (2006-present)
St. Louis Housing Authority (2002-present)
City of University City, Missouri – Prosecutor (2011-present)
Bar Admissions
Missouri Bar
Illinois Bar
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
In addition to the Courts listed above, Cindy has briefed and argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals, Missouri Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.
Professional Associations & Memberships
Missouri Bar (2002 – present)
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2002-present)
Missouri School Boards’ Association, Associate Member (2002-present)
Missouri Council of School Attorneys (2002-present)
National Council of School Attorneys (2002-present)
Illinois Bar (2003-present)
Municipal Attorneys Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association
Awards & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating (the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards)
2022 Power List Top 100 Attorney
Professional Overview
Law Practice
Cindy practices in the areas of education law, local government, employment and appellate law.
Current clients include:
Hazelwood School District (2006-present)
Ferguson-Florissant School District (2013-present)
Francis Howell School District (2006-present)
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (2002-present)
Normandy Schools Collaborative (2014-present)
School District of Clayton (2002-present)
South Iron School District (2006-present)
St. Louis Housing Authority (2002-present)
City of University City, Missouri – Prosecutor (2011-present)
Bar Admissions
Missouri Bar
Illinois Bar
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
In addition to the Courts listed above, Cindy has briefed and argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals, Missouri Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.
Professional Associations & Memberships
Missouri Bar (2002 – present)
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (2002-present)
Missouri School Boards’ Association, Associate Member (2002-present)
Missouri Council of School Attorneys (2002-present)
National Council of School Attorneys (2002-present)
Illinois Bar (2003-present)
Municipal Attorneys Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association
Awards & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating (the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards)
2022 Power List Top 100 Attorney
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Recent News

CHGO Municipal Law Attorneys Present at Newly Elected Officials Training Seminar
May 6, 2025

Keith Cheung Recognized with 2025 Torch Bearer Award by MAABA
May 6, 2025

Patricia Susi Named One of STL's Most Admired Business Leaders
Jan 14, 2025

CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024

Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Practice Areas
Recent News

CHGO Municipal Law Attorneys Present at Newly Elected Officials Training Seminar
May 6, 2025

Keith Cheung Recognized with 2025 Torch Bearer Award by MAABA
May 6, 2025

Patricia Susi Named One of STL's Most Admired Business Leaders
Jan 14, 2025

CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024

Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Practice Areas
Recent News

CHGO Municipal Law Attorneys Present at Newly Elected Officials Training Seminar
May 6, 2025

Keith Cheung Recognized with 2025 Torch Bearer Award by MAABA
May 6, 2025

Patricia Susi Named One of STL's Most Admired Business Leaders
Jan 14, 2025

CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024

Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024