How much does it cost to hire Kelly for a adoption case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelly walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Kelly offer a free consultation?

Kelly charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly's office. Some adoption attorneys offer free consults — check Kelly's current terms during booking.

How long do adoption cases in Missouri typically take?

Simple adoption matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kelly gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Kelly take my case if I'm outside St Louis?

Kelly is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kelly will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Kelly?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kelly will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Kelly accepting new adoption clients right now?

Kelly's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Kelly M. Davidzuk, Adoption Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Adoption, ADR, and Child Custody

Managing Partner/Vice-President/TreasureratStange Law Firm, PC

St Louis, MO

Practicing adoption in St Louis since 2011.

15+: Years practicing
3: Bar admissions

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Kelly M. Davidzuk is a managing partner/vice-president/treasurer based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Adoption, ADR, and Child Custody. Kelly has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Stange Law Firm, PC.

Based in: St. Louis, MO
Experience: over 15 years
Known for: Adoption · ADR · Child Custody

Handles Adoption, ADR, and Child Custody matters from St. Louis, MO.
Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kelly takes on

Kelly concentrates on adoption, adr, child custody, child support, and divorce. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kelly handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Adoption cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kelly takes adoption matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kelly agrees to represent you.

ADR cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kelly takes adr matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kelly agrees to represent you.

Child Custody cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kelly takes child custody matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kelly agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kelly takes child support matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kelly agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kelly takes divorce matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kelly agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kelly M. Davidzuk — adoption lawyer in St Louis

When you hire an attorney, you want to ensure that they are driven, passionate, and will work hard for your rights. That’s how Kelly Davidzuk works daily in her family law practice at Stange Law Firm, PC, as the Managing Partner. To help out families with their legal needs, Kelly is also a trained mediator and collaborative law attorney.

Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. Kelly worked hard in law school and continued to work hard in family law and other areas of civil litigation before she joined the team at Stange Law Firm, PC. Kelly has worked for the firm since 2011. She is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

Through her dedication to helping her clients, Kelly has received numerous awards, including:

• Super Lawyers – Kelly has been named a Rising Stars Honoree by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine since 2020. (The final published Rising Stars list represents no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state.)

• AVVO Superb Rating, since 2015.

• Lead Counsel Rated for Family Law, since 2020.

Kelly has spoken at continuing legal education seminars through the National Business Institute. She has also received numerous awards from organizations such as Lead Counsel, National Advocates, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, etc. Kelly is also the Treasurer of the Missouri Collaborative Institute.

After living in the Appalachian Mountains during law school, Kelly moved back to her hometown of St. Charles, Missouri. In her spare time, Kelly loves spending time with her husband and three kids at all outdoor St. Louis Family hot spots. Kelly also loves hockey, soccer, and international travel.

Classes/Seminars

• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence: The Ultimate Guide, National Business Institute, Live 2 Day Seminar in St. Louis, MO, (02/27/20) – (02/28/20)

• Top Challenges in Family Law, National Business Institute (06/12/19)

• Family Law Mediation Boot Camp (incl. 1 Ethics hour), myLawCLE (02/21/19)

• Family Law Mediation Boot Camp (incl. 1 Ethics hour), Federal Bar Association (02/21/19)

• Smart Phone and Social Media Evidence in Divorce Litigation, myLawCLE (2/15/18)

• NBI Live Video Webcast: Smart Phone and Social Media Evidence in Divorce Litigation, National Business Institute (12/4/2017)

• Social Media, Smartphone and Email Evidence: A Paralegal’s Guide, National Business Institute (9/13/17)

• Advanced Custody and Support Issues, National Business Institute (06/12/17)

• Email and Computer Evidence in Divorce, National Business Institute (3/09/17)

• NBI Live Webcast: Discovery in Divorce – The Ultimate Guide for Paralegals, National Business Institute (01/16/17)

• NBI National Webcast: Family Law Agreements from A to Z, National Business Institute (1/21/16)

Honors and Awards

• Rising Stars Honoree, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine, 2020 to Present.

• Lawyer as a Problem Solver Certification

• Lead Counsel Verified for Family Law, Lead Counsel, 2020

• The Willard Owens Award for Excellence in Community Service

• Academic Excellence Award in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Academic Excellence Award in the field of Advanced Negotiation

• The National Advocates – Top 40 Under 40 in Missouri, 2015 – Present

• AVVO Superb Rating, 2015-Present

• 10 Best Family Law Attorney in Missouri for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016 – Present

• 10 Best Female Family Law Attorneys in the State of Missouri, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016 – Present

• Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Missouri, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2016 – Present

• Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Missouri, American Jurist Institute, 2017 – Present

Pro Bono Activities

• Founder and Chair of Parting Clouds, Inc.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Mediator

• Collaborative Law Attorney

• Global Collaborative Law Council, Associate Member

• Missouri Collaborative Institute, Treasurer

• Missouri Bar Fee Dispute Committee, Volunteer Mediator and Arbitrator

How Kelly handles adoption matters

The kind of cases Kelly takes

Kelly reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adoption, adr, and child custody matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Appalachian School of Law J.D.
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Southeast Missouri State University B.A. Dean’s List
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Jurisdictions

Kelly's state bar admissions

Oklahoma
2020 · ACTIVE
Kansas
2016 · ACTIVE
Missouri
2011 · ACTIVE

Kelly studied at — in Appalachian School of Law J.D. and — in Southeast Missouri State University B.A. Dean’s List.

Law school and academic background

Kelly completed — in Appalachian School of Law J.D. and — in Southeast Missouri State University B.A. Dean’s List. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kelly runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Kelly's professional memberships and bar associations

Missouri Bar
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Locations

Kelly M. Davidzuk's office in St. Louis

Kelly's primary office is at 120 S Central Ave #450, St. Louis, MO, 63105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Stange Law Firm, PC

120 S Central Ave #450

St. Louis, MO 63105

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kelly M. Davidzuk — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new adoption attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kelly usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kelly charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kelly will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adoption attorney in St Louis, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adoption matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kelly

Kelly discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adoption practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adoption matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kelly confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kelly's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adoption practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kelly M. Davidzuk

How much does it cost to hire Kelly for a adoption case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelly walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kelly offer a free consultation?
Kelly charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly's office. Some adoption attorneys offer free consults — check Kelly's current terms during booking.
How long do adoption cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple adoption matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kelly gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kelly take my case if I'm outside St Louis?
Kelly is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kelly will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kelly?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kelly will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kelly accepting new adoption clients right now?
Kelly's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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