Cynthia Garnholz
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
United States
Profession(s)
Lawyer, MediatorCynthia Garnholz has over thirty years of experience in helping people resolve legal issues, including family law matters. For 13 of her years in practice, she has served as a part-time judge. Cynthia is proud to have received from Martindale-Hubbell, a rating of AV® Preeminent", the highest possible peer review rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Cynthia was a founding member of and has actively participated in her local collaborative practice group, Collaborative Family Law Association, and has attended several IACP conferences and collaborative trainings.
Cynthia understands that litigation can be very stressful, and is a strong believer in collaborative family law. She believes that families who commit to the collaborative process can emerge with good communication systems in place and emotionally healthier children.
Professional Activities
Cynthia is a member of the Missouri Bar, including its Family Law and Probate Sections, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, including its Family Law Section, AAFC and Missouri AAFC and is a founding member and former board member of the Collaborative Family Law Association in St. Louis.Undergraduate Education
Fontbonne University, cum laude, 1976
Professional Education
Washington University, J.D. 1980