Sara Marler • Trauma-Informed Lawyer

Sara Marler • Trauma-Informed Lawyer I am a compassionate advocate, having been the voice of children, victims of abuse, and people that are simply trying to hold on to what’s most dear to them.

A respected attorney once told me that “caring makes this job hard, but caring is what makes you good at what you do.” I've remembered those words over the years. I'm the Managing Partner of Marler Law Partners, where we are advocating for a trauma-informed approach to family law. I attended law school in Boston and returned to Missouri after attending New England University Law School, where I gr

aduated cm laude and finished in the top 10% of my class. When not practicing law, I can be found trying to keep up with my two daughters or chasing after my three dogs.

Courtrooms don't rattle me, neither do juries, or cross examinations. A 60-second video, apparently, is a different situ...
06/11/2026

Courtrooms don't rattle me, neither do juries, or cross examinations. A 60-second video, apparently, is a different situation entirely.

I almost talked myself out of this whole thing. It felt forced and awkward and not at all like me. But most people would rather watch a short video than read a website, and I couldn't argue with that.

So I committed to six videos a month. Which sounded reasonable until I was resetting the lighting for the 14th time wondering what I'd gotten myself into.

My social media team () has been a huge help with the framework. But there's no shortcut around the part where you actually have to show up and do it. That part belongs to me.

What helped was watching other lawyers do it - not polished, just present - and thinking, if they can figure this out, so can I.

The content I connect with most isn't corporate or curated. It's real. You get a sense of who someone actually is before you ever walk through their door. That's what I want people to feel about Marler Law Partners.

So I'm going to keep showing up. Awkward takes and all. Because I believe deeply in trauma-informed, whole-person family law, and talking directly to people is the best way I know to share that.

Follow along and see what family law looks like when it's built around people.

This Pride Month, we want to acknowledge something that affects many LGBTQIA+ individuals long before they ever need a f...
06/08/2026

This Pride Month, we want to acknowledge something that affects many LGBTQIA+ individuals long before they ever need a family law attorney: feeling safe and respected at work.

Missouri does not have a state law that explicitly protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. While federal protections under Title VII have expanded in recent years, the legal landscape remains complicated and for many LGBTQIA+ workers, that uncertainty is something they carry every day.

At Marler Law Partners, our work is in family law. But our commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community goes beyond the cases we handle. We believe that every person deserves dignity in every area of their life - at home, in the courtroom, and at work.

If you are navigating a family law matter and need a team that truly sees you, we are here.

Visit marlerlawpartners.com to learn more about how we can help.

Divorce. Custody battles. Protective orders. Navigating a system that wasn't built with your pain in mind.This process a...
06/04/2026

Divorce. Custody battles. Protective orders. Navigating a system that wasn't built with your pain in mind.

This process asks a lot of people who are already running on empty.

Some days you'll feel like you can't take one more phone call, one more court date, one more piece of paper that reduces your family to a case number.

That's real. And it's okay to say so.

What I know from years of sitting across from clients in some of the hardest moments of their lives is this: the people who come out the other side aren't the ones who had it easy. They're the ones who kept showing up, even when showing up was the hardest thing they did that day.

At Marler Law Partners, we don't just handle your case. We walk with you through it. The hard calls, the confusing paperwork, the moments where you need someone to explain what just happened in plain language, and the moments where you just need to know someone is in your corner.

You don't have to white-knuckle this alone.

If you're in the middle of something hard right now, reach out. We're here.

marlerlawpartners.com

Divorce is hard for any family. For LGBTQIA+ couples in Missouri, it can come with an added layer of legal complexity th...
06/01/2026

Divorce is hard for any family. For LGBTQIA+ couples in Missouri, it can come with an added layer of legal complexity that deserves careful, knowledgeable attention.

Questions around parental rights for non-biological parents, property acquired before marriage equality made legal marriage possible, and spousal maintenance considerations — these are real and meaningful issues that require an attorney who understands the full picture of your family's story.

At Marler Law Partners, we take a trauma-informed approach to every case. We work to make sure your rights are protected, your family is seen, and that you feel supported through every step of the process — not just the legal ones.

This Pride Month, we are proud to stand alongside LGBTQIA+ families in Missouri.

Visit marlerlawpartners.com to learn more about how we can help.

Too many lawyers have stopped having real conversations with their clients.And I get it - it's efficient. But you can't ...
05/26/2026

Too many lawyers have stopped having real conversations with their clients.

And I get it - it's efficient. But you can't build trust through a message thread. You can't create real connection on a client portal.

I learned years ago to stop managing my team by email. So why would I manage client relationships that way?

The medical profession has a minimum standard of care. Law firms don't - but I believe we should.

So we're changing that at Marler Law Partners.

05/21/2026

🏆 We’ve been nominated for A-List St. Louis’ Best Family Law Firm — and we are so honored!

At Marler Law Partners, we show up for families during some of life’s hardest moments. Every case we take is handled with compassion, intention, and a whole lot of heart. ❤️

If our work has meant something to you — or someone you love — we’d be so grateful for your vote!

🗳️ Vote DAILY through June 16:
👉 https://hubs.li/Q04h98CV0

⭐ Bonus: Cast 25+ votes and you’re automatically entered to win a gift card to a top St. Louis restaurant!

Share this with someone who believes families deserve better. 💛

Most people don't realize that a co-parenting coach can be one of the most powerful tools in a family law case.Not becau...
05/20/2026

Most people don't realize that a co-parenting coach can be one of the most powerful tools in a family law case.

Not because it makes the legal process easier on paper, but because it helps you and your co-parent actually communicate, protect your kids from the conflict, and build something that works long after the case is closed.

At Marler Law Partners, we believe the legal strategy and the emotional strategy go hand in hand. That's why we integrate coaches and therapists directly into our process.

Your kids deserve parents who can work together. And you deserve support to get there.

👉🏼 Curious about how a co-parenting coach could help in your situation? Let's talk.

05/19/2026

We're here. Take the message you need today. 💛

Stop the screen when it feels right.

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