Michelle Hughes
Principal
We advocate for our clients through personable relationships and reasonable solutions.
Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Michelle’s practice primarily focuses on family law, specializing in a broad range of complex domestic relations cases, including:
Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
Complex Business Division/Valuation
High Conflict Custody Matters involving Experts/Psychologists
Child Custody and Support
Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings
Paternity
Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
Legal Separation
Modification of Judgments
Post-Divorce Asset Division including Complex QDRO preparation
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Appellate Proceedings
Uncontested Dissolution
Bar Admissions
Missouri Bar (2005)
Illinois Bar (2006)
Leadership Roles & Activities
Member of the Jefferson County Bar Association since 2010 (Vice President 2024)
Member of the Jefferson County Women’s Bar Association since 2010
Presentations & Publication
Presented family law appellate court update at Jefferson County Women’s Bar Association CLE program (Spring 2023)
Professional Overview
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Law Practice
Michelle’s practice primarily focuses on family law, specializing in a broad range of complex domestic relations cases, including:
Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
Complex Business Division/Valuation
High Conflict Custody Matters involving Experts/Psychologists
Child Custody and Support
Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings
Paternity
Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
Legal Separation
Modification of Judgments
Post-Divorce Asset Division including Complex QDRO preparation
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Appellate Proceedings
Uncontested Dissolution
Bar Admissions
Missouri Bar (2005)
Illinois Bar (2006)
Leadership Roles & Activities
Member of the Jefferson County Bar Association since 2010 (Vice President 2024)
Member of the Jefferson County Women’s Bar Association since 2010
Presentations & Publication
Presented family law appellate court update at Jefferson County Women’s Bar Association CLE program (Spring 2023)
Professional Overview
Law Practice
Michelle’s practice primarily focuses on family law, specializing in a broad range of complex domestic relations cases, including:
Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
Complex Business Division/Valuation
High Conflict Custody Matters involving Experts/Psychologists
Child Custody and Support
Contempt and Enforcement Proceedings
Paternity
Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
Legal Separation
Modification of Judgments
Post-Divorce Asset Division including Complex QDRO preparation
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Appellate Proceedings
Uncontested Dissolution
Bar Admissions
Missouri Bar (2005)
Illinois Bar (2006)
Presentations & Publication
Presented family law appellate court update at Jefferson County Women’s Bar Association CLE program (Spring 2023)
Leadership Roles & Activities
Member of the Jefferson County Bar Association since 2010 (Vice President 2024)
Member of the Jefferson County Women’s Bar Association since 2010
Education
Community/Civic Involvement
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law
Recent News
CHGO Law Attorneys Announced as Super Lawyers 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Robert Jones Reelected to Missouri Bar Board of Governors
Aug 19, 2024
Edward Sluys Named One of the 25 Best Attorneys for 2024 by Small Business Monthly
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Karr Elected as 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin O’Keefe Receives Fred Boeckmann Longevity Award
Jul 13, 2024
Practice Areas
Business Transactions and Disputes
Business Transactions and Disputes
Criminal and Traffic Matters
Education Law
Employment Law
Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities
Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate
Family Law
Local Government Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Personal Injury, Malpractice and Workers' Compensation Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law