61/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Real Estate Lawyers in O'Fallon, MO: 2026 rankings
51 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in O'Fallon: Watkins Law Firm, P.C., LFR Score 61/100; 3.2★ from 37 Google reviews.
- 5
Open 24 hours (per Google): Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 51.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC, 84 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 O'Fallon real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 51 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in O'Fallon at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watkins Law Firm, P.C. | 61 | 3.2★ (37) | O'Fallon | — | Top score |
| 2 | Federer & Federer PC - Real Estate Attorneys | 60 | 4.2★ (26) | Saint Charles, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Sewell Law | 59 | 4.4★ (19) | St. Louis, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Marc Jacob, Esq. | 59 | 4.4★ (51) | St. Louis, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (84) | Clayton, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 6 | Wallach & Associates, P.C. | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | St. Louis, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Saint Louis Real Estate Lawyer | 58 | 4.9★ (14) | St. Louis, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Home Sweet Legal | 58 | 4.8★ (22) | St. Louis, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Vatterott Harris P.C. | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Maryland Heights, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | TdD Estate Planning And Real Estate Attorneys | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Creve Coeur, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 51 real estate lawyers in O'Fallon, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Saint Charles, 12 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#3 Sewell Law
Based in St. Louis, 20 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, the most in O'Fallon.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 15 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryland Heights, 15 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 16 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 8 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 13 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 15 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 23 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Town and Country, 15 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 13 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 23 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 12 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 9 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 24 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 8 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 7 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 11 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Real estate lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 51 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving O'Fallon
20 more real estate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwell & Associates, P.C. | 4.3★ (4) | In O'Fallon |
| Brown & Crouppen: Injury and Car Accident Lawyers | 4.9★ (28) | In O'Fallon |
| Christine Miller Hendrix PC | 3.8★ (10) | In O'Fallon |
| David E Woods Law | 5.0★ (20) | In O'Fallon |
| Federer & Federer PC - Real Estate Attorneys | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hanson Law Offices | 3.2★ (9) | In O'Fallon |
| Haynes Law Office LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In O'Fallon |
| Koor Andrew H | 3.7★ (9) | In O'Fallon |
| Law Office of Kenneth P. Carp | 3.0★ (6) | In O'Fallon |
| Law Office of Mark Brown LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In O'Fallon |
| Law Office of Michael R. Hanson | 3.8★ (12) | In O'Fallon |
| Markell Estate Planning & Elder Law LC | 4.9★ (137) | In O'Fallon |
| Polaris Estate Planning and Elder Law | 5.0★ (16) | In O'Fallon |
| Richard R Veit Law Office | 5.0★ (13) | In O'Fallon |
| St. Thomas Legal, LLC | 4.2★ (30) | In O'Fallon |
| Staebell Law LLC | 4.6★ (20) | In O'Fallon |
| The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (4) | In O'Fallon |
| The O’Rourke Law Firm LLC | 4.6★ (21) | In O'Fallon |
| Tim Lohmar Attorney at Law | 4.9★ (48) | In O'Fallon |
| Winghaven Law, LLC | 4.8★ (87) | In O'Fallon |
How we ranked O'Fallon real estate lawyers
We scored 51 O'Fallon real estate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In O'Fallon data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a real estate lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a real estate lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- What does your closing fee include?
- Will you review the purchase contract before I sign?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Real estate lawyers in O'Fallon: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in O'Fallon?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in O'Fallon, MO is Watkins Law Firm, P.C. with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 3.2★ from 37 Google reviews. Federer & Federer PC - Real Estate Attorneys (#2) and Sewell Law (#3) follow. We ranked 51 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in O'Fallon?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 51 real estate lawyers serving O'Fallon, MO. 3 of them are based in O'Fallon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in O'Fallon are open 24/7?
2 ranked real estate lawyers in O'Fallon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC (#5) and TdD Estate Planning And Real Estate Attorneys (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in O'Fallon work on weekends?
5 of 51 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sewell Law (#3), Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC (#5) and Saint Louis Real Estate Lawyer (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do O'Fallon real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated real estate lawyers in O'Fallon is 4.4★, with a median of 13 reviews. Schleiffarth Law Firm LLC has the most, 84 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank real estate lawyers?
Each real estate lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do real estate lawyers outside O'Fallon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the O'Fallon city center, our service radius for real estate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can real estate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do real estate lawyers in O'Fallon, MO charge?
Real estate lawyers often charge a flat fee for a residential closing and hourly rates for disputes and commercial work. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $399 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?
It depends on the state: some states require or customarily use an attorney for closings, others use title or escrow companies. A lawyer can still review the contract before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of real estate lawyers in O'Fallon, MO ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in O'Fallon?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for O'Fallon
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 51 real estate lawyers serving O'Fallon.
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