Ryan L. Munro
Attorney & Counselor at Law
Mr. Munro focuses his practice on family litigation involving high asset division of property, spousal support, paternity, child custody, orders of protection, guardianship, and bullying. Mr. Munro's background in psychology is a tremendous asset in reviewing psychological evaluations and assessing mental health issues that often arise in family law matters. A significant portion of Mr. Munro's practice includes helping individuals and families investigate and pursue their options when their child or loved one is the victim of abuse, negligence, or harassment.
Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Munro worked for five years in a family business as a concrete plant manager, overseeing approximately 15 teamster drivers and day-to-day operations. Having professional business management responsibilities, Mr. Munro is uniquely situated to understand and evaluate complex business issues that arise in family law cases.
Ryan L. Munro graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2008 after receiving a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Architectural Studies from the University of Kansas in 1999. Mr. Munro has been a certified guardian ad litem in Missouri since 2011, served as a member of the board at the Fathers & Families Support Center, and was appointed in 2017 by the Governor as an attorney member of the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board and currently serves as the board's chair. He is also a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the St. Louis County Bar Association, and the St. Charles County Bar Association.

Bar / Professional Activity
- Served as the attorney member and Chair of the
Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2017–2024
- Appointed by Governor Greitens to the
Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, 2017
- Trained Rule 16-6.03(A)(2)(d) and Rule 17 Mediator, 2017
- Member of:
- Family Law Section, American Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- St. Louis County Bar Association
- St. Charles County Bar Association
Special Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem, 2011
Pro Bono / Community Service
- Board Member, Fathers & Families Support Center, 2012–2017
Honors & Awards
- Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, 2024–2025
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2013–2018
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017–2025
- 10 Best Family Law Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2017–2018, 2025
- Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017
- Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
- Top Attorneys: Outstanding Young Lawyers,
KC Magazine, 2015
- Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2024
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Education
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Kansas, 1999
- B.A. in Architectural Studies, University of Kansas, 1999
Scholarly Lectures & Writings
- Missouri Bar Family Law CLE Deskbook:
- §14 Taxation (8th ed. 2025)
- §17 Rights of the Unwed (8th ed. 2025)
- §22 Use of Experts (8th ed. 2025)
- §24 Enforcement of Judgments and Orders (2009, 2012, 2014, 2019)
- Speaker, "Surviving Cross Examination," 2017
Additional Accomplishments
- Libertarian Candidate for Missouri State Attorney General, 2024
Recognitions
- 2 Years Super Lawyers
- 6 Years Rising Stars
Web Presence
- Website: www.lakemunrolaw.com
- FindLaw Profile
- LawInfo Profile
- Twitter/X: @rlmunro
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryanlmunro
- Facebook: facebook.com/rlmunro


