Jennifer R. Piper

Jennifer R. Piper is a highly respected family law attorney with over two decades of experience serving the St. Louis County area. She focuses her practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, mediation, and parenting coordination. Jennifer is regularly appointed by courts to handle complex custody issues and represent children in high-conflict cases.

Jennifer began her education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she earned a B.A. in political science. She then went on to complete her J.D. at Saint Louis University School of Law. Since being admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2001, she has also been certified as a Guardian Ad Litem, Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator.

Jennifer’s legal career includes leadership roles such as Chair of the Family and Juvenile Law Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. She has served on various legal committees focused on improving family court practices and procedures. She has also been involved with The Missouri Bar and served as President of the St. Louis County Bar Association.

Jennifer has received many honors throughout her career. She was named to The Best Lawyers in America® from 2017 to 2025 and selected for Missouri Super Lawyers from 2021 to 2024. She received the Women’s Justice Award in 2019 and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Ranking for her professionalism and ethics.

Jennifer is a frequent speaker on topics related to custody, mediation, and parenting coordination. Her work includes training for attorneys and professionals on handling sensitive family law matters. She is also active in community and professional organizations that support families during legal transitions.

Jennifer R. Piper remains committed to helping families find resolution during difficult legal situations. With extensive courtroom experience and a strong dedication to child advocacy, she continues to make a lasting impact across the St. Louis legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Family Ally
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Academy of Professional Family Mediators
• Member, The Missouri Bar Association
• Member, St. Louis Collaborative Family Law Association
• Member, Association of Missouri Mediators
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Member, Amicable Divorce Network
• Member, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Saint Louis University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D)
• University of Missouri-Columbia
  BA in Political Science

Awards & Badges