Turcotte, Jr., John A.
John A. Turcotte, Jr. is a principal in the law firm of Diekemper, Hammond, Shinners, Turcotte and Larrew, P.C., 7730 Carondelet Ave., Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63105; (314) 727-1015; (314) 727-6804 (fax); jturcotte@dhstl.com. Mr. Turcotte received his Bachelor's Degree from Boston College in 1972 and his J.D. from St. Louis University in 1976. He specializes in, and limits his practice to, the area of family law (including division of property, maintenance/alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, etc.). He practices primarily in St. Louis County and its immediately surrounding counties.
Mr. Turcotte is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). He served as a delegate to its National Board of Directors from 1992 through 1998. He also served on the Nominating Committee of the National Organization in 1994 and 1996. He was President of the Missouri Chapter of the AAML from 1991-1992. Mr. Turcotte is a Member of the Missouri Bar Association, the St. Louis County Bar Association, the Metropolitan Bar Association of the City of St. Louis, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Lawyers Association of St. Louis. He is a frequent writer and lecturer for CLE programs in the area of family law. He has authored many articles for publication on family law issues and is a co-author of "Missouri Domestic Relations Forms/Practice" published by Aspen Publishers, Inc. Received his B.S., LL.B. and J.D. from St. Louis University and has been licensed in the State of Missouri for more than 30 years.
MEMBERSHIP
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow since 1977 (President, Missouri Chapter, 1981-1983).
American Bar Association, National Conference of Bar Presidents, Family Law Section (Chairman of various committees, Recipient of Award of Merit 1980), Young Lawyers Division (National Director 1972-1973).
The Missouri Bar, Family Law Section (Chairman of numerous committees), Young Lawyers Section (Chairman 1970-1971), Board of Governors (Y.L.S. Representative 1970-1971).
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (President, 1979-1980), Young Lawyers Section (Chairman, 1969-1970).
St. Louis County Bar Association
Municipal Judges Association (President 1987-1990).
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Board Member since 1979, (Chairman 1984-1985).
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT
Municipal Judge - City of Hazelwood, a division of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit (1970 to date).
LECTURER IN LAW
St. Louis University School of Law;
University of Missouri School of Law;
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers;
American Bar Association;
The Missouri Bar;
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis;
Lawyers Association of St. Louis;
Divorce Law Education Institute Inc.;
Professional Education Systems Inc.
PUBLICATIONS
Author, Missouri Domestic Relations Forms, Aspen Publishers, Inc., 1987, Supplement 1993.
American Bar Association, Family Advocate, Spring 1986 Feature Article, Summer 1988, Spring 1996.
The Missouri Bar, Family Law Handbook, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Editions.
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Bar Journal: More than 10 articles.
Editorial Board, Divorce Litigation published by National Legal Research Group, Inc.
Numerous journal, magazine and newspaper articles.
RECOGNITION
TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, "The Best Lawyers In The U.S.", May 1985.
ST. LOUIS MAGAZINE "Best Lawyers in St. Louis" 1997, 1999.
"Best Lawyers in America" Woodward & White, 1982 - 2001
Diekemper, Hammond, Shinners, Turcotte and Larrew, P.C.
7730 Carondelet Ave #200
St. Louis, MO 63105
(t) (314) 727-1015
(f) (314) 727-6804
Email: jturcotte@dhstl.com