Summer Masterson-Goethals

Summer Masterson-Goethals is a seasoned family law and divorce attorney located in Springfield, Missouri. Her firm, serving all of Southwest Missouri, is committed to delivering high-quality legal services at competitive rates. Summer takes a personalized approach, ensuring that each client receives individual attention and dedicated legal support.

With more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, Summer has been a licensed attorney since 2011, after working as a paralegal since 2007. Her background includes time as a legal aid attorney, where she developed a strong belief in providing accessible legal representation for all.

At Masterson Law, clients are never just another case file. Summer prides herself on maintaining strong personal relationships with her clients, ensuring timely communication and responsiveness. She offers flat fee pricing for various cases, including domestic and criminal matters, to help alleviate financial concerns associated with legal representation.

Summer's legal career also includes an internship at the Federal Defender's Office for the Western District of Missouri, where she gained valuable experience. In private practice, she has worked on serious felony cases, including assisting in a murder trial.

In addition to her practice, Summer contributes academically to the Missouri Bar on the topic of discovery and frequently speaks at continuing legal education events for the Missouri Bar and local associations.