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At Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C., we provide our clients with the representation we would want to receive if we were the client.

Serving Monroe County with nearly 75 years of combined legal experience

Top Rated Attorneys in Columbia, IL

Estate Planning, Real Estate & Business Lawyers in Columbia, IL.

At Stumpf & Gutknecht, P.C., our experienced team provides assistance with a range of legal matters, including estate planning and administration, probate, real estate transactions, business law, and criminal defense. We are committed to understanding your needs and helping you achieve your goals efficiently.

We provide a comprehensive service aimed at helping you gain peace of mind about your future, your finances and your family’s long-term welfare.

Our goal is to help clients manage an efficient and orderly transition, moving forward following the death of a family member.

We have the practical experience and resources to help you achieve your goals with regard to real estate.

In addition to entity formation, we provide long-term, comprehensive business law services to help our clients drive growth.

Comprehensive Legal Services in Monroe County, IL

At Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C., our general practice attorneys in Columbia IL provide comprehensive legal services for families and their businesses throughout Monroe County, IL. The law can be confusing or simply overwhelming. We can help. We provide knowledgeable counsel and personalized advocacy focused on achieving your objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Columbia, IL Estate Planning, Real Estate Law & Business Law Counsel

As a general practice law firm, we have the ability to address our clients’ needs in wide range of legal areas. We assist clients in managing their businesses effectively so as to drive growth and new opportunities within our community. We also handle commercial, residential and agricultural real estate concerns.

Our lawyers also help clients establish and maintain their legacies for the next generation through smart succession planning and general estate planning. We can also settle matters of inheritance through probate and estate administration.

For additional questions you can call us at (618) 281-7626 or you can find us on Yelp.

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Our Law Firm’s Advantage

We offer clients the advantage of being able to address all of their legal needs. Our clients rely on our breadth of experience in multiple practice areas to help them meet their legal objectives effectively and affordably. Clients looking to minimize exposure to probate and estate administration fees can utilize our firm to draft a trust and execute the necessary documents to properly fund the trust. We can help business owners develop a comprehensive succession plan for their business while drafting an estate plan to manage their personal assets.

Alan E. Stumpf
Alan E. Stumpf
Timothy A. Gutknecht
Timothy A. Gutknecht

Speak With Our Columbia, IL Attorneys Today

We are a professional office, and it is our goal to provide excellent legal services at a reasonable cost, to establish and maintain relationships with our clients, and to earn the respect of the community in which we practice.

In all matters, we work to represent clients in the way that we, ourselves, would like to be represented. Call our Columbia, IL law office at (618) 281-7626 or use our convenient online contact form. We serve clients in Monroe County, IL and throughout the surrounding counties in the St. Louis Metro East area.

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Driving Directions to our Law Firm in Columbia, IL

From St. Louis County, Missouri: Get on I-55 S: Start by heading south on the road that leads to I-55 S. This is a major highway that connects St. Louis County to Columbia, IL. Merge onto I-55 S: Merge onto I-55 S from the entrance ramp. Continue on I-55 S for approximately 7.5 miles. Take Exit 6 for IL-3 S toward Dupo/Columbia: Use the right lane to take Exit 6 for IL-3 S toward Dupo/Columbia. Merge onto IL-3 S/S Kingshighway Blvd: After exiting, merge onto IL-3 S (also known as S Kingshighway Blvd) and continue for about 4.5 miles. Stay on IL-3 S as it crosses into Columbia, Illinois via the Columbia Bridges. Turn Right onto Veterans Pkwy: Once you’re in Columbia, continue on IL-3 S until you reach Veterans Pkwy. Turn right onto Veterans Pkwy. Continue Straight on Veterans Pkwy: Stay on Veterans Pkwy for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn Right onto S Main St: Turn right onto S Main St (IL-3 S) where you’ll find Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. at 222 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236.

From Waterloo, Illinois: Begin on IL-3 N/Main St: Start by heading north on IL-3 N, also known as Main St, in Waterloo. You’ll be on this road for most of the journey. Continue on IL-3 N: Stay on IL-3 N for approximately 10 miles. IL-3 N will lead you directly into Columbia, Illinois. Continue Straight onto S Main St: As you enter Columbia, continue straight on IL-3 N, which becomes S Main St. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. You will find Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. located at 222 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236, on the right side of the road.

From Valmeyer, Illinois: Head North on IL-156 W/Main St: Start by heading north on IL-156 W, which is also known as Main St in Valmeyer. Continue on IL-156 W: Stay on IL-156 W for approximately 5.5 miles. Merge onto IL-3 N via the ramp to Waterloo: Use the left lane to merge onto IL-3 N via the ramp to Waterloo. Continue on IL-3 N: Stay on IL-3 N for about 6 miles. IL-3 N will lead you directly into Columbia, Illinois. Continue Straight onto S Main St: As you enter Columbia, continue straight on IL-3 N, which becomes S Main St. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. You will find Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. located at 222 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236, on the right side of the road.

From Millstadt, Illinois: Begin on IL-158 E/E Washington St: Start by heading east on IL-158 E, also known as E Washington St, in Millstadt. Continue on IL-158 E: Stay on IL-158 E for approximately 5.5 miles. You’ll pass through rural areas and see signs for Columbia along the way. Merge onto IL-3 N via the ramp to Waterloo: Use the left lane to merge onto IL-3 N via the ramp to Waterloo. Continue on IL-3 N: Stay on IL-3 N for about 3.5 miles. IL-3 N will lead you directly into Columbia, Illinois. Continue Straight onto S Main St: As you enter Columbia, continue straight on IL-3 N, which becomes S Main St. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. You will find Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. located at 222 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236, on the right side of the road.

Serving Columbia, IL and Surrounding Areas

Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. is a law firm located in downtown Columbia, IL. Our law firm serves Monroe County, IL and the St. Louis Metro East area, including the locations of: Columbia, Waterloo, Fults, Hecker, Maeystown, Valmeyer, Ames, Burksville, Burksville Station, Chalfin Bridge, Foster Pond, Fountain, Harrisonville, Madonnaville, Merrimac, Monroe City, New Hanover, Renault, St. Joe, Tipton, Wartburg.

Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. represents clients throughout the following zip codes: 62298, 62236, 62278, 62240, 62295, 62277, 62244, 62248, 62256, 62279.

Located in Monroe County IL, the city of Columbia, Illinois offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and small-town charm. Located just a short distance away from St. Louis, Missouri, Columbia is a haven for those seeking a peaceful escape with a touch of nostalgia.

Columbia, founded in the early 19th century, boasts a rich history that is evident in its well-preserved historic district. Visitors can step back in time as they stroll along Main Street, lined with charming brick buildings that date back to the 1800s. The Maeystown Preservation Society Museum, located nearby, provides an even deeper insight into the region’s history.

Columbia is a family-friendly city, and its tight-knit community makes it an ideal place to raise children. The local school system is highly regarded, and the city’s parks and recreational activities provide endless opportunities for families to bond and create lasting memories.