Michaela M. Stagnaro - Cincinnati, OH
Attorney at Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co, LPA
Domestic Relations/Juvenile/Family Law Lawyers in Cincinnati, OH
120 E 8th St 3rd Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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34
Years
Experience
Cincinnati Domestic Relations/Juvenile/Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Domestic Relations/Juvenile/Family Law
- Family Law Appellate
Litigation: 70%
Attorney Information
Overview
After graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Miami University with a major in Political Science, she went on to the University of Cincinnati to pursue her Juris Doctorate. Michaela graduated from the law school at the University of Cincinnati in 1992 and has been helping people throughout Ohio ever since.
Michaela has been representing clients in all aspects of family law matters in both Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts over the last thirty-one years. She represents clients in complex litigation and collaborative cases across Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio. Her representation spans divorce, dissolution, custody, parenting, child support and spousal support both pre and post decree.
Michaela represents clients in each stage of the litigation process from pretrial to final hearing and on to the Court of Appeals. Michael has appeared before the Supreme Court of Ohio on family law and other matters. She helped create new law in the area of adoption.
In her collaborative practice, Michaela loves finding creative solutions to her clients' problems. She enjoys facilitating negotiation and positively leading clients towards a new normal.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Michaela M. Stagnaro
Included on the 2026Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Cincinnati College of Law,
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1992
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
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University of Cincinnati College of Law,
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1992
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Non Legal Education
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Miami University,
Oxford,
Ohio
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Political Science
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Miami University,
Oxford,
Ohio
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Gene A. & Michaela M. Stagnaro, Co. LPA, Attorney, 2001 - 2010
- Michaela M Stagnaro, Atty., Attorney, 1993 - 2001
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Law Advisor, Clermont Northeastern High School, 2005 - Present
Representative Clients
In re P.L.H., 2017 – Ohio – 5824 (Ohio Supreme Court 2017)
State v. Ruff, 2015 – Ohio – 995 (Ohio Supreme Court 2015)
State v. Jacquillard, 2014 – Ohio – 4394 (First District 2014)
State v. Crayeraft, 2012 – Ohio-884 (Twelfth District 2012)
State v. Smith, 117 O. St. 32 447 (Ohio Supreme Court 2008)
State v. Hundley, 2007 – Ohio-3556 (First District C.A. 2007)
State v. Griffin, 142 O. App. 3265 (First District 2001)
Representative Cases
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Vaughn v. Vaughn, 2022-Ohio-2533 (Twelfth District 2022)
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Migliara v. Migliara, 2022-Ohio-2111 (First District 2022)
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Menkhaus v. Menkhaus, 2022-Ohio-2369 (First District 2022)
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In Re Adoption of P.L.H., 2017 – Ohio – 5824 (Ohio Supreme Court 2017)
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State v. Ruff, 2015 – Ohio – 995 (Ohio Supreme Court 2015)
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State v. Jacquillard, 2014 – Ohio – 4394 (First District 2014)
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State v. Crayeraft, 2012 – Ohio-884 (Twelfth District 2012)
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State v. Smith
- Citation: 117 O. St. 32 447
- Court: Ohio Supreme Court
- Year: 2008
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State v. Hundley
- Citation: 2007-Ohio-3556
- Court: First District C.A.
- Year: 2007
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State v. Griffin
- Citation: 142 O. App. 3265
- Court: First District
- Year: 2001
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1993
Other Affiliations
- Cincinnati Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member)
- Ohio State Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member)
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 2013 - Present
- Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 2013 - Present
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Kappa
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