Amy M. Christiansen is the managing member of The Christiansen Law Firm,
L.L.C., a general practice firm that includes criminal law, estate planning, family law and creditors rights. Clients and colleagues alike describe Amy Christiansen as
a knowledgeable, responsive and aggressive attorney.
Ms. Christiansen is a distinguished alumni of the St.
Louis University School of Law. Throughout her law school career she was the recipient of numerous awards and
accolades, ultimately graduating in the top 10% of her law school class. Prior to founding The Christiansen Law Firm,
L.L.C., Ms.Christiansen served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable E. Richard Webber of
the Federal District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri. She
has a long history of assisting those less fortunate. She has worked with the St. Louis University
Legal Advocacy Clinic advocating for the rights of the indigent and served as a Domestic Violence
Advocate with the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, advocating
for the rights of abused women. Ms. Christiansen currently serves as the Special Public Defender for the State
of Missouri handling the overflow and conflict felony cases.
She currently resides in O'Fallon Missouri with her husband and their 11 year old son. She
is active in her community, volunteering through her local bar association chapter, as well as with various community organizations.
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
B.S., University of Missouri-
St. Louis, summa cum laude
J.D., St. Louis University School of Law, cum laude
Special Public Defender, State of Missouri
Instructor, Center for Legal Studies
Volunteer, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
HONORS AND AWARDS
Elected into
Order of the Woolsack, an honor reserved for students graduating in the top 10% of their class
Member of Public Law Review
Member Trial Advocacy team
Recipient of the Academic Excellence award for highest grade earned:
-Legal
Reasearch
-Civil Procedure
-Employment Law
Recipient
of the "Who's Who in American Universities" award
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Missouri
ASSOCIATIONS
American Bar Association
St. Charles County Bar Association