45th Judicial Circuit Contract Providers
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Celeste Endicott, J.D., Mediator
​St. Louis, MO
Celeste Endicott received her JD from St. Louis University in 1986. For the past 25 years she has been actively engaged in the practice of family law. She has represented parents and also served as a guardian ad litem in domestic and child order of protection cases. She recently retired as the managing attorney for the family law division of a non-profit entity that served marginalized and low-income individuals.
Francelle Neal, Mediator/Visit Supervisor
St. Louis, MO
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Certified School Counselor; K-12.
Dynamic, Personable, Straight-Forward, Empathetic and Professional
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James Beal, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
Clayton, MO
James Beal concentrates his practice in probate administration and litigation, estate planning, and select matters involving family law disputes including custody, modification, and divorce. In addition, he handles a limited number of civil disputes for select clients, and pro bono services for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. James is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest possible peer-reviewed rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Laura K. Silver, J.D., Mediator
St. Louis, MO
Laura K. Silver, J.D, CDFA® received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has been licensed to practice law in Missouri since 1996. Laura has been mediating cases since 2020 and became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst professional in January 2024. A committed volunteer to many organizations, she is especially proud of her volunteer work with St. Louis Mediation Project, which provides free mediations between landlords and tenants and trains law students in the art of mediation.
Meredith Morrow Illa, J.D., Mediator
Palmyra, MO
Meredith received her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She founded Meredith Morrow Illa, LLC law firm in 2009 and specializes in family law, guardianships and conservatorships, among many other specialties including Guardian Ad Litem.