About Christopher
Christopher Braddock has practiced law in Missouri since 2010. He joined Cline & Braddock, Lawyers at Law that year and has remained at the firm for his legal career. His name is connected to courtroom work and to roles outside the courtroom that require independent judgment and careful fact-gathering.
Braddock's early years at the firm involved general litigation and client representation under the supervision of more senior counsel. Over time he took on appointments from the court. Those appointments are governed by specific rules and duties. He became certified by the Missouri Bar as a Guardian Ad Litem, a credential that allows court appointment to represent the interests of children and other vulnerable parties in certain proceedings.
A guardian ad litem is often asked to evaluate family circumstances, interview parties, and report findings to judges. Braddock's work in that capacity has required him to prepare written reports for the court, to attend hearings, and to make recommendations aimed at protecting the best interests of the person he represents. That role places him in a fact-finding position distinct from an attorney who represents a single client's litigation strategy. It also requires familiarity with family law procedures and with the evidentiary standards used in dependency, custody and related matters.
At Cline & Braddock, Lawyers at Law, Braddock combines his guardian ad litem duties with broader legal practice for private clients. He handles filings, appears in hearings, and assists clients in navigating the procedures of family and juvenile courts. Colleagues describe the position of guardian ad litem as one that asks the lawyer to balance legal knowledge with practical assessments of safety and welfare. Braddock has taken on that balancing act repeatedly in his cases.
Outside court, the work of a guardian ad litem often involves coordination with social services, therapists, and other professionals. It also requires clear reporting to judges and timely responses to court orders. Braddock's certification by the Missouri Bar signals that he has met the bar's training or qualification standards for that appointment. It is a formal recognition that enables him to accept court referrals when parties or judges request an independent advocate to assess the needs of a child or other protected person.
He continues to practice at Cline & Braddock, Lawyers at Law, handling guardian ad litem appointments and related family court matters.