Sara Marler

Sara Marler is an innovative attorney with an impressive background in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Sara’s extensive experience in family law has equipped her with the expertise to craft a healthy, holistic approach to a truly challenging corner of the law.  Sara’s dedication to improving family law has led her to develop her St. Louis-based, trauma-informed practice.

As the CEO of Marler Law Partners, she’s implemented new strategies for high-conflict custody cases, utilizing her skills in de-escalation, trauma awareness, and family systems training.  Her person-centered approach involves collaborating with mental health professionals and creating innovative, supportive legal services. She emphasizes client self-empowerment and minimizes the adversarial, sometimes harmful nature of the legal system. 

Outside the conference and courtrooms, Sara shares her expertise through presentations, training sessions, and media appearances, furthering the conversation on trauma-informed practices in the law and collaborative divorce.