Sleeth & Associates - Columbia, MO

Comprehensive Legal Advocacy for Columbia Families and Individuals

Conveniently located at 201 West Broadway, Suite 3F in Columbia, Sleeth and Associates delivers dedicated, compassionate, and versatile legal representation to individuals and families throughout Boone County and mid-Missouri. Partner attorney Brian D. Sleeth earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Education from the University of Missouri in Columbia and has practiced law for more than twenty-five years. Having served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Conley in the 13th Judicial Circuit and as a contract guardian ad litem for Boone and Callaway counties, Mr. Sleeth brings a deep understanding of courtroom procedure and family dynamics to every case. Together with founding partner Jim Rutter, the firm offers more than sixty years of combined legal experience across multiple disciplines. When you need to hire a divorce lawyer or civil trial advocate who combines approachable client service with assertive courtroom advocacy, Sleeth and Associates provides the personalized attention and peace of mind you deserve.

Dedicated Legal Solutions Across Core Practice Areas

The firm provides comprehensive, client-focused representation across diverse legal challenges under Missouri state law:

• Divorce and marital dissolution: Compassionate divorce lawyers and divorce and family law lawyers assist clients with contested divorces, amicable uncontested dissolutions, division of marital assets and liabilities, and spousal maintenance disputes.
• Child custody, support, and paternity: Dedicated child custody lawyers and child support lawyers advocate for fair physical parenting schedules, joint legal custody rights, paternity determinations, and child support modifications.
• Domestic violence and protective orders: Supportive domestic violence lawyers represent parties seeking or defending against adult and child orders of protection in Boone County Circuit Court.
• Criminal defense and municipal violations: Aggressive criminal defense lawyers represent individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges, with skilled dui/dwi defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers defending driving privileges and contesting traffic citations.
• Accident injuries and workplace compensation: Tenacious accident and injury lawyers, car accident lawyers, and slip and fall injury lawyers fight for fair compensation from negligent parties, with workers compensation lawyers assisting injured employees.
• Consumer bankruptcy and debt relief: Empathetic bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers help individuals and families halt creditor harassment, stop wage garnishments, and eliminate debt through Chapter 7 filings.
• Adoption and family expansion: Knowledgeable adoption lawyers guide stepparents and relatives through private adoptions, agency placements, and termination of parental rights proceedings.

Certified Mediation and Practical Conflict Resolution

In addition to active courtroom representation, attorney Brian D. Sleeth has served as a 13th Judicial Circuit certified and approved civil mediator since 2006. As owner of Middleground Mediation, Mr. Sleeth helps opposing parties bridge differences, reach cooperative settlements, and avoid the high emotional and financial costs of prolonged trial litigation. Mr. Sleeth has also taught business law at Westminster College since 2004, underscoring his legal command. Clients benefit from a firm culture rooted in straightforward communication, reasonable fees, and personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with Sleeth and Associates

Legal issues involving family relations, criminal citations, or financial distress require rapid intervention to protect your parental rights and personal freedom. If you need to find an attorney in Columbia or the surrounding mid-Missouri region, contact Sleeth and Associates at (573) 279-1349. The firm offers free initial consultations to help you understand your legal options and make confident decisions for your future.