Joseph J. Porzenski - a Saint Charles, Missouri (MO) Custody & Visitation Lawyer

Updated: 05/01/2026

Attorney Information

Overview

Attorney Joseph J. Porzenski has collected meaningful legal knowledge and experience since graduating with honors from St. Louis University School of Law in 1994. Joseph J. Porzenski has been honored as a distinguished attorney by Strathmore's Who's Who and listed as a "Top 10" in Family Law. In addition to providing effective family law representation, attorney Porzenski serves as a Municipal Court Judge. Early in his career, he began focusing entirely on family law cases. With the extensive experience and preparation of our staff, along with Joe's trial experience and savvy in the courtroom, we offer a unique blend of legal representation, giving you the best team effort possible.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Strathmore's Who's Who, "Top 10" in Family Law
Princeton Who's Who
Who's Who in American Law Schools
Who's Who in American Colleges
Martindale-Hubbell, BV-Rated

Education

Legal Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1994
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Law Journal: St Louis University Law Journal, Articles Editor, 1992 - 1994
Non Legal Education
- St. Louis University School of Business, 1991
  B.S.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Major: Finance
- Wentzville High School, 1987
  Honors: With Honors

Past Positions

City of Foristell, Missouri, Municipal Judge, 1997 - Present
Law Offices of Joseph J. Porzenski, 2002 - 2007
Eisenstein and Porzenski, 1996 - 2002
Gallop, Johnson and Neuman, L.C., 1994 - 1996

Published Works

Articles

"Providing Insurance Coverage for Intentional Torts: The Inequitable Application of "American Family Insurance Co. V. Pacchetti in Economy Fire and Casualty Co V. Haste., 38 St. Louis Univ. L.J. 257, 1993
"Family Law - Division of Personal Injury Awards", 1994
"Family Law - Custody in Missouri", 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1995
Missouri, 1994
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1994

Other Affiliations

St. Charles County Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
St. Charles County (Family Law Rules Committee)
St. Charles County (Family Court Advisory Committee)

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By Courtney G. on Jul. 30, 2024
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Joe is hands down the best attorney I have ever had to deal with. He is caring and makes sure to explain things in a manner that isn’t loaded w legal jargon. I’ve heard from so many friends and family that their attorney does whatever it takes to make a dollar. Joe is not like that. He even puts things in perspective that would benefit you and not him making more money. He is more than fair and fights for what is right. He also makes sure to counsel on appropriate things to do so that if you have to go in front of a judge you have your best foot forward! Thank you Joe.

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Contact

Saint Charles, MO

131 Jefferson St.
Ste. 101
Saint Charles, MO 63301

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Fax: 636-916-1212

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Website: https://www.stcharleslaw.com

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