About Andrew J.
Andrew J. Rankin studied at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Aviation before returning to the same campus for his law degree. He completed his Juris Doctor in 2009. Those years shaped both his approach to problem solving and his interest in law that touches families and individuals.
Rankin joined Stange Law Office, PC as an associate in 2015. He moved into a senior team leader role in 2018 and became a partner in 2020. The progression reflects steady advancement through client work, courtroom appearances and firm responsibilities. Colleagues say he handles case management and team coordination, often overseeing more complex files and mentoring junior lawyers.
He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri. He has been a member of the Missouri State Bar since 2020 and has held bar membership since 2009. Rankin also holds a Lead Counsel rating for family law, a designation that marks peer review recognition in that practice area.
Rankin’s caseload has centered on family-law disputes. He represents clients in divorce, custody and support matters. He handles hearings and prepares pleadings, but he also works to break problems into manageable pieces so negotiations can proceed where possible. Courtroom appearances are part of his routine when settlement cannot be reached.
His background in aviation and the discipline required by that field inform his analytical habits. He applies the same methodical attention to procedural deadlines, discovery and evidentiary preparation. Clients often note that he explains legal options plainly and lays out likely next steps. The tone of his work is pragmatic; he frames choices clearly and sets expectations about timing and outcomes.
Within the firm, Rankin has taken on responsibilities beyond individual cases. He participates in case strategy sessions and contributes to internal training. The roles he has held provide a mix of client-facing work and administrative oversight, and each role has reinforced his familiarity with family law practice in two Midwestern jurisdictions.
He remains based at Stange Law Office, PC, where he practices family law and represents clients in divorce, custody and related matters.
