Hughes, Michelle

Michelle Hughes
Associate Attorney
Office: Arnold, Missouri

The process of divorce is both a challenging and difficult time for all parties involved.

So in order to zealously serve her clients during a divorce, Michelle Hughes said she has two responsibilities: part counselor of law and part counselor of the soul.

"I understand that the emotional and financial implications of divorce can be overwhelming," she said. "I pledge to aggressively work with each client to achieve the results that you deserve."

To reach this goal, it is imperative that the lines of communication between attorney and client remain open, she said.

"It's important that we work together to develop a plan of action for the case, especially if it's information that I have to know" Ms. Hughes said. "If I don't know something, I can't protect you from it in court."

Licenses

Ms. Hughes is licensed in the states of Missouri and Illinois, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Education

A native to metro St. Louis, Ms. Hughes received her BBA in Economics and Finances from McKendree College. She later received her Juris Doctor from Thomas Cooley Law School where she graduated cum laude.

Experience

Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Ms. Hughes worked at a general practice firm where she handled a wide variety of legal matters, including, bankruptcy, worker’s compensation and domestic law cases.

Her experience in other legal areas allows her to provide clients with a more comprehensive legal representation.

Associations

Currently, Ms. Hughes is a member of the Missouri Bar, Illinois Bar and Jefferson County Bar Associate.

Volunteer Work

In addition to her professional memberships, Ms. Hughes is active in Kids' Chance, an organization dedicated to providing children, whose parents have suffered a catastrophic injury, with college scholarships.

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