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Sophya N. Qureshi
In her practice, Sophya Qureshi helps families in crisis by assisting them through legal matters such as divorce; valuation and division of assets, child custody, support; adult and children’s orders of protection, and various other family or individual legal concerns. She is a key attorney in the firm’s family law practice and she is co-chair of the firm’s marketing committee.

Sophya competently handles all areas of family law and spends most of her time on divorce and related custody matters. She is particularly well-versed in the use of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders as an effective tool for satisfying judgments for past due child support and maintenance, and to access marital assets for division. A unique aspect of Sophy’s practice is her ability to assist Muslim families as they integrate the specifics of Islamic law into American legal requirements.

Also proficient in the special area of legal guardianships and conservatorships, Sophya establishes them for adults with disabilities or elderly persons who are no longer capable of making their own medical and financial decisions.

Sophya joined Danna McKitrick upon graduation from law school. Prior to
graduation, she worked as a law clerk for a family law attorney for two and a half years.

Practice Areas
Family Law matters: pre-nuptial agreements; annulments; dissolution of marriage; valuation and division of assets; child support and spousal support orders and modifications; relocations; fathers' rights; orders of protection; paternity actions; legal guardianships; and probate litigation.

Education
J.D., Washington University School of Law (2002), associate editor Washington University Law Quarterly, Family Law Society, Women's Law Caucus, Alumni Relations Committee Co-chair
B.A., George Washington University (1997)
Mediation Certificate, Washington University School of Social Work
Graduate, ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute

Admissions
Missouri

Professional Associations
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Missouri Bar
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Publications & Speaking Engagements
Co-author: "Family Law: Understanding It, Working Through It, Moving On"

Assisted in preparing lecture, "Legal Issues Facing Islamic Schools, their Boards of Directors, Officers, and Teachers" Muslim American Society Council of Islamic Schools National Convention

Community Involvement
The International Institute, former board of directors
Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis
Graduate of Leadership Clayton (2008)