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Who We Are

Our mission is to offer you the balanced, reasoned support you need to address your family law matter in the St. Louis area.

At Family Advocates Law Firm, we provide personal guidance no matter where you are in the process. We understand that you are in unknown territory, and this can be overwhelming on a day-to-day basis. That is why we take a different approach to advocacy than most attorneys – we focus on the end result.  

Where do you want to be when you

have made it through this challenging time?

Where do you want to be when you have made it through this challenging time?

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  • top rated law firm in st. louis

Once we identify your goals, we will formulate a game plan to get you where you want to be, in hopes of relieving the pressure and overwhelming nature of the process. Taking each difficult question one step at a time, we will set milestones throughout the process, and work with other professionals where necessary, in order to navigate you to calmer waters.

Importantly, we understand that your goals may be quite different from others, and will tailor and customize a plan to fit your specific legal need. This may manifest itself as a financial vision, emotional recovery plan, family solution, or a combination of these issues. No matter where you are headed, we will ensure you have all of the resources you need at your fingertips.

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Your Plan

Your Goal

Your Family

Are Our Priorities

In pursuit of our mission, Family Advocates Law Firm commits itself to you by providing legal services with integrity, professionalism and respect for you and your community. We promise to be accessible, responsive, and technologically sophisticated in our work.  

When you contact us, you will speak directly with your attorney about your family law issue. The approach will be different from other practitioners. We do not hide behind cliche titles such as the bulldog lawyer,” “pacifier,” “aggressive attorney,or softy,because our goal is not to serve an expectation, but to serve you. The approach to your case may cover a wide spectrum, but will be ultimately designed to fit your goals.

We look forward to meeting you and invite you into our office for a consultation.  

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Attorney Profiles

Attorney Profiles

Brittany D. (Kozal) Erker

Brittany Kozal

Licenses and Certifications

  • State of Missouri, License to Practice Law

  • State of Illinois, License to Practice Law

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • United State District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Guardian ad Litem; Certified

Attorney, Founder of Family Advocates Law Firm, LLC

Juris Doctor, Saint Louis University of Law (2009)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors, Saint Louis University (2005)

Founder of Family Advocates Law Firm, Brittany D. (Kozal) Erker is an experienced family law attorney. Brittany has dedicated her career to family law because she enjoys using her skills and talents to help clients through difficult life challenges. Brittany graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor’s degree and went on to obtain her law degree from Saint Louis University in 2009. She established her career with Bryan Cave, LLP, and a domestic relations firm, where she specialized in litigation and developed skills in both state and federal court. Brittany’s litigation experience solidified her passion for advocating for families and children in and out of the court room. She is a certified Guardian ad Litem, and whether representing children or a family member, Brittany is committed to providing the highest quality legal advice and counseling. She represents clients in custody disputes, divorce, separation, contempt, paternity, adoption, and guardianship matters. Her record of success includes amicable settlements, as well as contested trials, for a diverse group of clients.

Civic Involvement
Brittany has a deep appreciation for the Saint Louis community and she has given back throughout the years by volunteering and accepting pro bono cases. She volunteers for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, and is actively involved in her local parish, Saint Mary Magdalen of Brentwood.

Hobbies and Recreational Activities
The Bar Method – St. Louis (Trainer and Trainee)
Running

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service culture doesn’t happen by accident. The company is always a reflection of the person at the helm. Their attitude, their values, and their commitment to service excellence will drive the actions of

others in the organization. Always has… Always will.

A service culture doesn’t happen by accident. The company is always a reflection of the person at the helm. Their attitude, their values, and their commitment to service excellence will drive the actions of others in the organization. Always has… Always will.

-Mac Anderson