Molly Wilson | Associate
After growing up in small farming community in Central Illinois, Molly attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale where she graduated cum laude and received her Bachelor of Science and minor in Spanish. Molly then received her Juris Doctor from University of Missouri School of Law in 2014.
She became a licensed attorney after passing the Missouri Bar that same year. While in law school, Molly committed herself to helping families in need by participating in the Family Violence Clinic, which assisted families in the Columbia area with legal representation. She also served as an Editor of the Journal of Environmental and Sustainability Law.
After graduating law school, Molly moved to Hannibal, Missouri where she practiced family law, juvenile law, estate law and further, served as the city prosecutor. In 2017, Molly moved to Springfield, Missouri where she began representing families in their legal matters throughout Greene, Christian, Lawrence, Webster and Polk County. Molly was proud to join the law firm of Pratt & Grisham in 2019 where she handles divorce, custody, guardianship and adoption cases. She also acts as Guardian ad Litem for children involved in family law cases.
Molly is an active member of the Missouri Bar Family Law Committee and she is currently serving as the Chair of the Planning Committee for the Missouri Family Law Conference. The Family Law Conference is the Missouri Bar’s second largest annual continuing legal education conference. Molly is also frequently lecturing on various family law topics within the state of Missouri. She is on the Advisory Council and Board of Directors for Foster Adopt Connect. Molly is also a member of the 2022-2023 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy.
As a licensed foster parent, Molly is an advocate for children outside of work as well. She and her husband enjoy spending time serving their Church and community while raising their adorable children.
Areas of Practice
100% Family Law
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Missouri, 2014
Education
University of Missouri School of Law
J.D. 2014
Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award, in the Study of Death Penalty Law
Journal of Environmental and Sustainability Law, Note and Comment Editor
Women’s Law Association
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
B.S. – 2011
Major: Pre-Law
Classes/Seminars
Modifications, Missouri Bar
Discovery, Missouri Bar
Managing Client Expectations, Missouri Bar
Remote Public Access and Redaction, Missouri Bar
Professional Associations & Memberships
Missouri Bar, member
Missouri Bar Family Law Committee, Member
Missouri Bar Family Law Conference Planning Committee-Present
Missouri Bar Family Law Conference Planning Committee, Co-Chair-Present
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, member
American Bar Association, member
Missouri Bar Leadership Academy- 2022-2023
Pro Bono Activities
Foster Adopt Connect, Board member
Foster Adopt Connect Advisory Council, Member
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