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Michelle Marie Strause

Michelle Marie Strause

3.9
7 reviews

333 Ouachita Avenue, Suite 200, Hot Springs, AR 71901

Domestic Relations, Adoption Law, Mediation Services and 4 more

About Michelle Marie Strause

Michelle Marie Strause is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, adoption law, mediation services and 4 other areas of law. Michelle received a B.A. degree from Hendrix College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years. Michelle practices at Legacy Law Group in Hot Springs, AR.

Michelle Marie Strause (Hot Springs, Arkansas)

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Michelle Marie Strause got this award in 2021

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3.9
Value for Money
3.9
Mediation
Posted by Tracy
November 19, 2021
Hired Attorney

Michelle was professional, to the point, and was right there having my best interest through the whole divorce and mediation process .

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 15, 2019
Hired Attorney
Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2018
Hired Attorney

Very professional with wonderful compassion.

Response from Michelle
September 29, 2018
Thank you!
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
April 09, 2025
Hired Attorney

this “lawyer” almost let my granddaughter stay in an abusive environment…my granddaughter’s case was moved out of Garland county to Tennessee, but there were even pictures of the horrible abuse and Strauss accused me of doctoring the pics! The crime lab ruled they were actual pictures and Strauss apologized to the judge but not to me nor my granddaughter. This person has none of the above traits that you want and need in an attorney! Stay Clear!

 
Family Law
Posted by Kate
March 23, 2022
Hired Attorney

Does not work to bring a fair and timely resolution for families trying to put their lives back together and move on. Instead, expect prolonged litigation (with the billing to match) that only makes matters worse and deepens the divide. No regard to what's best for the children involved.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 17, 2015
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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2014
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Child Custody
    • Divorce
  • Other 5
    • Domestic Relations
    • Adoption Law
    • Mediation Services
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Divorce Mediation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $300/hr
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    Legacy Law Group

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Arkansas
    Memberships
    Garland County (President, 2008-2009) and Arkansas Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law School
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Hendrix College
    Class of 1983
    B.A.
    History

    St. Peters College, Oxford University
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Independence, Missouri, April 19, 1961

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