Deborah C.M. Henry
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Biography
Deborah Henry is a litigator who specializes in general litigation with an emphasis in Family Law that includes dissolution of marriage, child custody and support, paternity, and juvenile matters. Deborah also has experience as a Guardian ad Litem in the St. Louis County Family Court system. During her tenure as a Guardian ad Litem with the St. Louis County Juvenile Court, she was appointed to represent minors and parents in contested neglect, abuse, delinquency, and custody matters. Her representation included investigations and interviews with the children, parents, and all other relevant parties.
Deborah earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law. She is the 2015 recipient of the Father William McCalpin Pro Bono Award, for outstanding commitment to pro bono legal work by the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. She is also peer rated AV Preeminent® with Martindale-Hubbell. Her experience also includes military service as a Captain in the United States Air Force and the United States Air Force Reserves, She was also a member of the United States Air Force ROTC program at the University of Michigan and a member of the Michigan Air National Guard. As a result of her military service, Deborah provides pro bono legal representation to military veterans associated with the Kaufman Fund.
Community Service & Awards
- Father William McCalpin Pro Bono Award for outstanding commitment to pro bono legal work by the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, “For the Common Good Awards,” 2015
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating; 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Military Service
- United States Air Force Reserve, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1986 – 1988
- United States Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Captain-Logistics Officer, 1982 – 1985
- United States Air Force ROTC, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1979 – 1981
- Michigan Air National Guard, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, 1978 – 1979
Practice Areas
- Litigation
- Family Law
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Education
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, 1989
- B.A., Management, Webster University, Missouri, 1983
- B.S., Business Administration, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1981
Employment History
- Lashly & Baer, P.C.
Attorney, 2023 – Present - Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe, P.C.
Principal, 2015 – 2023 - Stewart, Mittleman, Henry & O’Rourke, L.L.C.
Managing Partner, 2015 - Stewart, Mittleman, Heggie, Henry & Albin, L.L.C.
Partner, 2011 – 2014 - St. Louis County Family Court
Guardian ad Litem, 2011 – 2017 - Stewart, Mittleman, Heggie & Henry, L.L.C.
Partner, 2005 – 2011 - Beach, Stewart, Heggie, Mittleman & Curtis, L.L.C.
Attorney, 1985 – 2005 - St. Louis County Family Court
Guardian ad Litem, Child Orders of Protection, 1996 – 2003 - St. Louis County Family Court
Guardian ad Litem, 1994 – 1996
Plan Your Visit
Lashly & Baer, P.C.
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