Law Firm Overview
The family-law attorneys at the Stange Law Firm, LLC are dedicated to providing high quality legal consultation to our clients in matters of divorce, legal separation, child custody arrangements, paternity suits, child support, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, grandparent visitation rights and other domestic litigation.
We provide quality legal services throughout the Greater St. Louis area and offer free, half-hour consultations to those in need of legal counsel. Call us at (314) 963-4700 or email us to set up your appointment.
For your convenience, we have offices located in St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County. Our St. Louis County Office is located on South Brentwood Boulevard just south of Highway 40 and the St. Louis Galleria in the Jos. H. White Building. Our St. Charles County Office is located on South Fifth Street just off of Highway 70 in the Three Flags Business Center. Our Jefferson County Office is located off Highway 141 in Arnold.
Our attorneys are devoted to developing and cultivating trusting relationships with our clients and colleagues and have established a reputation for excellence in addressing the host of emotional, financial and legal issues.
At Stange Law Firm, L.L.C , clients receive the individual attention, respect and support that each deserves through the legal process. We know that your legal matter is a top priority in your life and are sensitive to the strain litigation can place on you, your family and your friends.
Potential clients can be assured that Stange Law Firm possesses a confident and common sense approach to the practice of law, and will give every client the personal attention their case requires. Our attorneys are easily accessible and all client phone calls are returned the same day. Clients are also given 24/7 hour access to their file.
Please call us at (314) 963-4700 or email us to schedule your free consultation today.
Areas of Practice
We provide quality legal services throughout the Greater St. Louis area. Please call us today for your FREE, half-hour consultation.
Domestic Litigation
Our Professionals
Kirk C. Stange, Esq.
Mr. Stange is a partner and founding member of Stange Law Firm, L.L.C. Mr. Stange is licensed in Missouri, Kansas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Mr. Stange received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000.
In that time, Mr. Stange has tried numerous complicated domestic cases. He has years of complex family law litigation experience and has tried contested matters involving issues such as divorce, paternity, motions to modify, domestic violence, child custody, child relocation, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), equitable division of marital property, and contempt actions before judges in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, St. Louis City and other surrounding counties. Mr. Stange is a graduate of the prestigious ABA Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute, which is taught by the country's top domestic attorneys. Mr. Stange has served as a mentor through the Missouri Bar Mentoring Program.
Prior to starting Stange Law Firm, Mr. Stange was promoted to manage three offices (in Missouri, Kansas and Colorado) at a nationally recognized family law firm. He had the "Highest Client Satisfaction Surveys" and was recognized as the "Top Overall Performer" of the firm.
While in law school, Mr. Stange was selected a National Member of the Order of the Barristers -- a national honors society comprised of ten in his class for obtaining high honor in the art of courtroom advocacy. Mr. Stange was one of six in his class selected to represent the law school on the Regional Moot Court Team. He was a finalist in the Fall Moot Court Competition, where he argued before members of the Supreme Court of Missouri. He later served on the Executive Board of the Board of Advocates.
Mr. Stange has a B.A. from Fontbonne University in 1997 with Secondary/Middle School Certification in Social Studies. Mr. Stange was on the Dean's List and a member of the Pi Lambda Theta Honors Society. In his senior year, Mr. Stange was selected as a finalist for the Fontbonne University Student Leader of the Year Award.
Mr. Stange is member of the Journey Fellowship Church, is an officer in Clayton-Ladue Rotary and is a former President of the Wildwood Chapter of Business Network International (2004). Mr. Stange is married to his wife, Paola, who is a co-founder of the firm.
Paola Arzu Stange, Esq.
Ms. Stange is a partner and founding member of the Stange Law Firm, L.L.C. Ms. Stange was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia when she was three years old and later relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. Ms. Stange is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Missouri.
Ms. Stange received her B.S. in Biology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Stange obtained her Juris Doctorate at Emory University School of Law. While in law school, she was a member of the Moot Court Society where she was a semi-finalist in the oral argument competition and received the James C. Pratt Award for Best Brief submitted by all contestants. Ms. Stange was recognized by local judges and law school professors as a distinguished member of the Lamar Inn of Court for her skills as a litigator. During law school, Ms. Stange was a law clerk for a prominent family law attorney in Atlanta.
Since graduation, Ms. Stange has focused her practice entirely on family lawlaw. She is a trained Collaborative Law attorney and is a trained Guardian Ad Litem. Prior to her practice at Stange Law Firm, L.L.C., Ms. Stange has served as a volunteer legal aid attorney and has worked for law firms that have focused their practice exclusively on domestic relations law. Ms. Stange has tried numerous domestic cases (including contested custody, divorce, paternity, domestic violence, motions to modify, post judgment enforcement and contempt matters) and has served as counsel in domestic jury trials in Georgia. Ms. Stange is a graduate of the prestigious ABA Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute, which is taught by the country's top domestic attorneys.
Ms. Stange is fluent in English and Spanish and regularly assists clients who need a Spanish-speaking attorney. Ms. Stange is married to her husband, Kirk, who is also a co-founder of the firm.
Irene Costas, Esq.
Ms. Costas is an associate attorney with Stange Law Firm, LLC. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.
Ms. Costas received a B.S. in Biology from Fontbonne University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master in Public Health, with concentrations in biostatistics and epidemiology, from Saint Louis University School of Public Health. Ms. Costas then worked at Washington University School of Medicine in the Clinical Outcomes Research Office. While there she worked on numerous epidemiological and clinical research studies. Ms. Costas received her Juris Doctorate at Saint Louis University School of Law. Since graduation she has focused her entire practice on domestic relations law and frequently represents clients in divorce, paternity, modification, custody, post judgment enforcement (contempt) and guardianship cases. Ms. Costas is a memberof the Missouri Bar and the American Bar Association.
Nathan D. Leming, Esq.
Nathan Leming is an associate attorney with Stange Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Leming works primarily out of the St. Charles Office. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. After a childhood spent in various locations in the Midwest, he has called Missouri home for nearly 10 years.
Mr. Leming graduated with honors from Drury University with a degree in International Political Studies with an emphasis on European Studies and German Culture. He obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he was a Roberts Scholar. While in law school, he was a semi-finalist in the Mock Trial Competition, a representative on the Student Bar Association and a student member of the curriculum committee. Mr. Leming currently is based out of the firm’s St. Charles County office and handles the majority of the firms’ St. Charles, Lincoln County and Warren County divorces, custody, paternity, guardianship, motions to modify, contempt and domestic violence cases.
Mr. Leming is a member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce where he serves on the governmental affairs committee and as an Ambassador to new businesses.
Colleen Curtis, Esq.
Colleen Curtis is an associate attorney with the Stange Law Firm, LLC. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Missouri and Illinois.
Ms. Curtis graduated cum laude from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio with a B.A. in Political Science. As an undergraduate she was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta and studied abroad for a semester in Rome, Italy. Colleen also studied in Madrid, Spain while in law school. She received her Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University where she participated in Moot Court, was a member of the Women Lawyers' Student Association and worked in the law clinic.
Ms. Curtis is based in our St. Louis County office and is charged with handling many difficult and complicated cases and often appears before judges at various court appearances for domestic violence, paternity, child custody, child relocation, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), equitable division of marital property, and contempt actions. Ms. Curtis is licensed in Illinois and represents clients in Illinois, including Madison County, IL and St. Clair County, IL.
Representative Cases
Stange Law Firm is dedicated to serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, including St. Louis County (Brentwood, Rock Hill, Clayton, Ladue, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Frontenac, University City, Des Peres, Maplewood, Shrewsbury, Affton, Eureka, Mehlville, Valley Park, Maryland Heights, Richmond Heights, Hazelwood, Florissant, Creve Coeur, Manchester, Ballwin), St. Louis City, St. Charles County (St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Lake St. Louis, Wentzville), Jefferson County (Arnold, Barnhart, Crystal City, Festus, High Ridge, Hillsboro, Fenton, House Springs, Imperial, Pevely), Franklin County (Union, Washington), Warren County (Warrenton, Wright City, Moscow Mills), Lincoln County (Troy), Marion & Rauls County (Hannibal), St. Francois County (Farmington, Bonne Terre), Pike County (Bowling Green) and Illinois and the Metro-East (Madison, St. Clair County).