Stange Law Firm

Stange Law Firm represents the modern family law practice, combining cutting-edge legal knowledge with innovative service delivery and genuine client commitment. Founded in 2007 by Kirk C. Stange with a clear singular purpose, Stange Law Firm has grown from a single attorney practice into a multi-state firm with expanding national presence. The firm's commitment to responsive, diligent, and communicative representation has earned it recognition among the nation's finest family law practices, with particular strength in the Springfield, Illinois market and growing reputation throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Kirk C. Stange, the firm's Founding Partner and President, brings exceptional credentials and genuine passion for family law practice. After earning his B.A. in History from Fontbonne University, Kirk pursued legal education at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, where he distinguished himself academically and through advocacy work. During law school, Kirk was selected as one of only ten students in his class to become a member of the Order of the Barristers, an exclusive honor society recognizing exceptional courtroom advocacy skills. This early recognition of his legal talents presaged a distinguished legal career.

Kirk's bar admission came in 2000 when he scored in the top ten percent of all examinees on the Missouri Bar Examination, reflecting superior understanding of legal principles and bar examination competence. Since then, he has expanded his bar admissions to include Kansas (2008) and Illinois (2011), allowing him to serve clients across multiple states.

Beyond traditional legal practice, Kirk has pursued advanced training in specialized family law advocacy. He graduated from the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, the American Bar Association's premier program for developing sophisticated family law litigation skills. This specialized training, combined with his academic excellence and Order of the Barristers recognition, positions Kirk among the nation's elite family law practitioners.

Kirk's professional recognition reflects his standing among family law practitioners. He has been named a Super Lawyers Honoree, a distinction held by only the top family law attorneys in each state. He has also received Rising Stars Honoree recognition and Lead Counsel Verified certification, all reflecting peer and client recognition of his legal competence and professional conduct. Most recently, in December 2025, Kirk was selected as one of only five recipients of the Law Firm Leader Award as part of the Missouri Lawyers Awards, presented by Missouri Lawyers Media. This extraordinary honor recognizes his leadership not just as an attorney but as a law firm leader and legal innovator.

Kirk's professional involvement extends beyond traditional practice. He serves as President of the Missouri Collaborative Institute, reflecting his leadership in the collaborative law movement. Collaborative law represents a paradigm shift in family law practice, emphasizing cooperative problem-solving and negotiated resolution over adversarial litigation. Kirk's leadership in this movement reflects his vision of family law practice focused on client wellbeing and family stability rather than litigation warfare.

Kirk has also pursued academic engagement, serving as an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. This academic role reflects his expertise and his commitment to developing the next generation of family law practitioners. Through academic teaching, Kirk contributes to the future of family law practice while maintaining current with cutting-edge legal developments and scholarly discussion.

Stange Law Firm's founding in 2007 reflected Kirk's clear vision: to provide men and women with responsive, diligent, and communicative representation when facing divorce and family law matters. This simple yet powerful mission has guided firm development as it has grown from a solo practice into a multi-state firm. The firm's expansion demonstrates success in delivering on that founding promise.

The firm's practice encompasses comprehensive family law representation. Divorce matters receive careful attention, from initial petition through final judgment and post-decree modifications. Custody and child support determinations involve sophisticated analysis and skilled advocacy. Property division in divorce requires careful analysis of asset valuation and tax implications. Spousal support is determined with attention to statutory factors and fairness principles. The firm also handles family law matters outside divorce context, including paternity, adoption, and guardianship.

Stange Law Firm's attorneys are trained mediators, collaborative attorneys, and guardians ad litem, providing diverse tools for helping families achieve resolution. When mediation serves families' interests, the firm can facilitate settlements. When collaborative law is appropriate, the firm can guide families through collaborative processes. When litigation becomes necessary, Kirk and his team bring sophisticated advocacy skills and family law expertise.

The firm's multi-state presence reflects its expanding influence and reputation. With offices in multiple states and growing national recognition, Stange Law Firm serves families throughout the Midwest and increasingly across the nation. Despite this growth, the firm maintains focus on the individual attention and responsiveness promised in its founding mission.

For families in Springfield and Central Illinois facing divorce, custody disputes, support matters, or other family law issues, Stange Law Firm offers expert representation from one of the nation's recognized leaders in family law practice. Kirk Stange's 25+ years of experience, recent Law Firm Leader Award, and commitment to innovative client service make Stange Law Firm an outstanding choice. Contact Stange Law Firm at 855-805-0595 to discover how they can serve your family law needs with expertise, responsiveness, and genuine commitment.