
Sarah M. Donelan
- Donelan Law, LLC - 334 East Commercial Street, Suite 206, 334 East Commercial Street, Suite 206 Springfield, MO 65803
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- erica@donelanlaw.com
About:
Sarah has been fighting for victims of sexual and domestic violence for over a decade and continues to do so at Donelan Law. Sarah was a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Greene County where she prosecuted child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assaults, physical elder abuse, and domestic violence cases. Before joining the prosecutor’s office, Sarah was the Managing Attorney for the Domestic Violence Unit at Legal Services of Southern Missouri, where she assisted victims of domestic violence in a variety of areas including orders of protection, family law, and immigration. Sarah began her legal career clerking for the Honorable William W. Francis, Jr. at the Missouri Southern District Court of Appeals. During law school, Sarah completed internships with the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking in Thailand and with the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Before entering law, Sarah served in the United States Peace Corps in Timor-Leste. Sarah has extensive training in the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence. She is trained in the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI) methodology and the Child First Forensic Interview Protocol. Sarah is frequently requested to present on legal topics including orders of protection, domestic violence, and jury instructions. Sarah graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with her Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in San Antonio.
Jurisdiction:Missouri
Practice Area
Employment Law
Helps DV survivors with workplace safety, leave, accommodations, retaliation, and wrongful termination when abuse affects job performance or requires schedule or location changes.
Languages
English
Fees
No Free Consultation
Education
J.D.
Associations
Member
Member
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 18, 2025via Google
Allyssa Barnett
"My experience at Donelan Law with Sarah was amazing. This was my first time perusing charges in any way on my own I was only 19-20, and Sarah and her coworkers walked me through every step with patience and kindness. They communicated with me as they went through the process, and kept me informed the whole time. Which was a huge comfort because I was so so nervous. Not only were they professional, fast, along with strong communication but they were also so friendly. I felt comfortable opening up to them which was really important in a case like mine. they even understood my financial situation and worked with me before AND after the case was finished on paying the fees. It’s truely a place built on a foundation of cutthroat kindness, with people who want to work WITH you not just for you. Again, I had an amazing experience with Donelan law, considering my situation things couldn’t have went better. She won my case, prioritized my emotions, properly prepared me for court and taking the stand, as far as being a lawyer goes I genuinely cannot find one thing she needs to improve on. I would refer anyone to her and her team!"
RATED 5.0
Jun 18, 2025via Google
Chris Ford
RATED 5.0
Jun 18, 2025via Google
Mark Hyde
"Highly recommend Sarah. She is down to earth yet professional. Handled our situation with class and was great to work with. Highly recommend."
RATED 5.0
Feb 18, 2025via Google
Kary
"She's a tiger,I'd highly recommend her. My family is lucky to have had her as representation,it was a tough case."