Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2008
Education: The University of Tulsa College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 - 2018 Call today:
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Ryan Munro is a formidable advocate for his clients, helping them move on with their lives after facing contentious family law issues such as divorce, child custody and support, high-asset division of property, paternity, guardianship and orders of protection, among many others. From Lake Munro, LLC, in St. Louis, Missouri, he helps residents throughout the surrounding region and beyond.
With over 15 years of experience, Mr. Munro understands the plight his clients face when dealt with a devastating blow in their personal lives, and he aims to take on all their legal burdens so they can focus on themselves and their loved ones during this difficult time. In his practice, he maintains a fine balance of compassionate and zealous advocacy, advocating for an amicable resolution to save time and any undue cost, as well as fighting tooth and nail for his clients in court when necessary.
Mr. Munro completed his undergraduate studies in 1999, graduating with his bachelor's degree in psychology and architectural studies from The University of Kansas. He went on to enroll at The University of Tulsa College of Law, where he was an active participant in the Tulsa Law Review and a member of Phi Alpha Delta. He received his Juris Doctor in 2008, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Missouri.
For his many contributions, Mr. Munro has garnered the praise of his peers and many prestigious legal organizations, including the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (Top 10 Attorneys Under 40), the American Society of Legal Advocates (Top 100 Lawyers) and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (10 Best Family Law Attorney). He has also been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo, as well as hosting many positive client testimonials on the latter site.
Within his legal community, Mr. Munro maintains close affiliations with many legal organizations, including the St. Charles County Bar Association, the St. Louis County Bar Association, The Missouri Bar and the American Bar Association.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2008, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.lakemunrolaw.com/ryan-munro
Bar / Professional Activity
- Served as the attorney member and chair of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2024
- Member, Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the St. Louis County Bar Association, and the St. Charles County Bar Association
- Served as the attorney member and chair of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2023
- Served as the attorney member and chair of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2022
- Served as the attorney member and chair of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2021
- Served as the attorney member and chair of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2020
- Served as the attorney member and chair of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2019
- Served as the attorney member of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2018
- Trained Rule 16-6.03(A)(2)(d) and Rule 17 Mediator, 2017
- Appointed by Governor Greitens to serve on the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2017
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem, 2011
Pro bono / Community Service
- Served as attorney member of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review board as attorney member and chair
- Served as a Member of the Board at the Fathers & Families Support Center
Honors
- Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2025
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Dedication to Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2025
- Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2024
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- For excellence in the field of Family Law, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2024
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbel, 2023
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2019
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2018
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
- 10 Best Family Law Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2017-2018
- Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017
- Top Attorneys: Outstanding Young Lawyers In Missouri & Kansas, KC Magazine, 2015
- Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2013-2018
Educational Background
- B.A. Psychology from the University of Kansas, 1999
- B.A. Architectural Studies from the University of Kansas, 1999
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- I Mo. Family Law §14 (MoBar 8th ed. 2025), Author, Taxation, Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook, 2025
- I Mo. Family Law §17 (MoBar 8th ed. 2025), Author, Rights of the Unwed, Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook, 2025
- I Mo. Family Law §22 (MoBar 8th ed. 2025), Author, Use of Experts, Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook, 2025
- I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 6th ed. Cum. Supp. 2019), Author, Enforcement of Judgments and Orders, Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook, Law, 2019
- I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 7th ed. Cum. Supp.), Author, Enforcement of Judgments and Orders, Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook, 2014
- I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 7th ed.), Author, Enforcement of Judgments and Orders, Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook, 2012
- I Mo. Family Law §24 (MoBar 6th ed. Cum. Supp.), Author, Enforcement of Judgments and Orders, Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook, 2009
- Speaker, Surviving Cross Examination, 2017
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Libertarian Candidate for Missouri State's Attorney General, 2024
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Hard core aggressive attorney. I have seen him take cases with a lower likelihood of success and win multiple times. He is well deserving of inclusion in Super Lawyers.”
“I have practiced with Ryan for nearly 1 1/2 years. I have watched him expertly handle very complex litigation and win, time and time again.”
“Ryan is an excellent attorney. He advocates strongly for his clients with compassion and competency. I have seen him on a number of cases with poor odds yet still comes away with a win.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2018
