Kirk C. Stange, Esq.

Kirk C. Stange is the President and Founding Partner of Stange Law Firm, PC, a multi-state domestic relations law firm founded in 2007. Since opening the firm, Kirk has helped grow it from a single-office practice into a recognized, multi-state law firm with offices across many states. The firm’s mission is reflected in its tagline: “Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life™.”

Before founding the firm, Kirk practiced domestic relations litigation at three separate law firms, where he regularly handled contested hearings, trials, and complex matters. For much of his career, Kirk spent substantial time in the courtroom advocating for clients in difficult cases.

As Stange Law Firm has grown over the years, Kirk’s role has evolved from primarily litigating cases to now overseeing the firm’s business operations, strategic growth, marketing initiatives, and organizational leadership.

Kirk has devoted significant time to legal education and professional development within the legal community. He has presented continuing legal education seminars for organizations including The Missouri Bar, the National Business Institute, and other legal education providers. In 2014, Kirk presented at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference on social media evidence for attorneys and judges.

In 2017, the Missouri Bar recognized Kirk for his substantial contributions to continuing legal education seminars for Missouri attorneys. For several years, Kirk has also served as a mentor to attorneys through the Missouri Bar Mentoring Program.

Kirk graduated from Eureka High School before attending Fontbonne University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He later earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law, where he was selected as a member of the Order of the Barristers for courtroom advocacy skills. On the July 2000 Missouri Bar Examination, Kirk scored in the top ten percent of all examinees.

Kirk later completed the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute and is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Kirk has received numerous professional honors and recognitions throughout his career, including:

• Super Lawyers — Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Honoree (2015–Present)
• Super Lawyers Rising Stars — Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars (2013 and 2014)
• Missouri Lawyers Media POWER List — POWER List for Domestic Relations Law (2020–Present)
• Missouri Lawyers Media Top 100 Power List — Top 100 Power List (2025)
• Missouri Lawyers Media Law Firm Leader Award — Law Firm Leader Award (2026)
• St. Louis Small Business Monthly – Hall of Fame (2026)
• JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards — Recognized as a top legal author since (2023-Present)

Kirk is also a published author and contributor on family law topics, featured in Thomson Reuters/Aspatore Publishing and Entrepreneur Magazine. In 2014, Kirk authored the book Prenuptial Agreements Line by Line, published by Thomson Reuters (Aspatore Publishing). Kirk also authored two additional chapters in legal books published by Thomson Reuters (Aspatore Publishing). In addition, Kirk has co-authored chapters in the Missouri Bar’s deskbook, which is used by attorneys throughout the state.

Due to the demands of leading a growing multi-state law firm, Kirk rarely accepts new legal matters. In the rare event that Kirk agrees to become involved in a matter, it is generally limited to highly unique cases located in and around the St. Louis metropolitan area. Attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC continue to represent clients throughout the firm’s growing multi-state footprint.

Outside of the office, Kirk enjoys spending time with his children and fiancee. He goes to church as a member of the Journey West County. In his free time, Kirk enjoys boating, attending sporting events, visiting Galveston, Texas, gardening, listening to Americana music, and playing instruments such as bass guitar, violin, guitar, and drums.

For a comprehensive overview of Kirk C. Stange’s professional experience, bar admissions, publications, representative cases, honors, media appearances, presentations, professional affiliations, and community involvement, download his complete professional résumé.

Kirk C. Stange – Updated Resume 2026

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Honors and Awards

• Super Lawyers – 2015 to Present – Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Honoree
• Missouri Lawyers Weekly – Top 100 Power List, 2025
• Missouri Lawyers Weekly – Law Firm Leader Award, 2026
• Super Lawyers – 2013 and 2014 – Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars Honoree
• AVVO Superb 10.0/10.0 Rating
• Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel, 2014 – Present
• Missouri Lawyers Media – The POWER List Top 30 for Domestic Law, since 2020
• JD Supra – 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards (Domestic Law) – Ranked #7
• JD Supra – 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards (Domestic Law) – Ranked #10
• JD Supra – 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards (Domestic Law) – Ranked #2
• JD Supra – 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards (Domestic Law) – Ranked #10
• St. Louis Small Business Monthly, Hall of Fame, 2026
• 2000 Missouri Bar Examination – Results were in the Top 10% of all examinees with a score of 308.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Family Law Section, American Bar Association, Member
• Mediator
• Guardian ad Litem
• American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, Graduate, 2006
• Collaborative Family Law Attorney
• Mid-County YMCA, Board of Directors, 2021 – 2022
• Adjunct Professor, Emory University School of Law, 2016 – Present
• Maryville University National Leadership Council, Ambassador, 2017 – 2020
• Missouri Collaborative Institute, President, 2017 – Present
• FindLaw, Innovation Board, 2017 – 2020
• Kids Rock Cancer at Maryville University, Advisory Council, 2013 – 2020
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals CEU/CLE Subcommittee of the IACP Forum’s Local Host Committee, 2019
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Wildwood Chapter of Business Network International, President, 2003 – 2004