Your case is unique, but you are not alone.

About 41,000 new cases are filed in U.S. courts every weekday. Behind each one is a person trying to understand what happens next. Here’s what the public record can tell you about this matter — and about the people deciding it.

  • Know your judge

    Every judge has a pattern — what they grant, what they deny, how they handle the kinds of motions your case will see.

  • Know your attorney

    See an attorney’s actual track record — case types, courts, and how they’ve performed in front of this judge before.

  • Know your court

    Every courthouse has its own rhythm — filing-to-resolution times, common dispositions, how often cases like yours settle.

Is this judge more likely to rule for the plaintiff or the defendant in cases of this type?

How has your attorney actually performed in front of this judge?

AICasePredict surfaces patterns from public court records. We don’t predict outcomes and we don’t recommend changing your attorney — that’s a conversation for you and them. We just show you what the record already says.

Full Analytics Report

  • Complete case narrative
  • Judge details and rulings
  • Case disposition and outcome
  • All docket entries
  • Related cases and filings
$20
One-time purchase

Case Information

Filed 2025-04-01
Type Cc Child Protection Act
Docket 23 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Defendant Neal, Jacob
Photo of Hon. Lynxwiler Steven F

Judge

Hon. Lynxwiler Steven F

Butler County (MO)

Missouri

View Judge Profile

Docket Entries

  1. rder to Pay GAL Fees
  2. otion for Attorney's Fees Motion and Order for Attorney Fees. Filed By: DENNIS KEITH FRENCH
  3. rotection Order Issued Document ID: 25-CP20-10, for NEAL, JACOB
  4. udmt Full Order Protection Resp not to abuse stalk molest - YES; Resp not to communicate w/Petp - YES; Original Expiration Date - 05/14/2026; Resp not to enter or stay - YES;
  5. ull Order of Protection
  6. hild Protection Hearing Held Case called. Petitioner appears in person. Respondent appears in person. GAL appears. Consent to Full Order without admitting allegations. $200 GAL fee to be paid to Keith French out of County funds. So Ordered. SFL/hm Associated Entries: 04/09/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 04/09/2025 - Child Prot Hrng Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/14/2025; 9:00 AM; STEVEN F LYNXWILER; Carter
  7. otice Notice of Entry emailed to Carter County Sheriff's Office and mailed to respondent.
  8. xParte Order of Protection Resp not to enter or stay - YES; Resp not to abuse stalk molest - YES; Resp not to communicate w/Petp - YES;
  9. hild Prot Hrng Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/14/2025 - Child Protection Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 05/14/2025; 9:00 AM; STEVEN F LYNXWILER; Carter
  10. earing Continued/Rescheduled Petitioner appears in person. Respondent does not appear. GAL request continuance. Temporary order of protections remains in effect. Cause set 05/14/2025 at 9AM for hearing. Associated Entries: 04/02/2025 - Child Prot Hrng Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/14/2025 - Child Protection Hearing Held + Hearing Continued From: 04/09/2025; 9:00 AM Child Prot Hearing
  11. otion for Continuance Motion for Continuance. Filed By: DENNIS KEITH FRENCH On Behalf Of: DENNIS KEITH FRENCH
  12. rd of Protection Served Document ID - 25-CP10-26; Served To - NEAL, JACOB; Served Date - 04/03/2025; Served Time - 12:06:55; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -; Updated Service Text - Document ID - 25-CP10-26; Served To - JACOB NEAL; Server - SO CARTER COUNTY-VAN BUREN; Served Date - 04/03/2025; Served Time - 12:06:55; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  13. ertificate of Service Ex Parte Return; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
  14. rder Appointing GAL Keith French is appointed as GAL.
  15. otice Notice of Entry emailed to Petitioner. Attempted to contact Petitioner by phone, inbox was full and not taking any messages at this time. jas
  16. rotection Order Issued Document ID: 25-CP10-26, for NEAL, JACOB
  17. xParte Order of Protection Resp not to abuse stalk molest - YES; Resp not to enter or stay - YES; Resp not to communicate w/Petp - YES;
  18. hild Prot Hrng Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/09/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 04/09/2025; 9:00 AM; STEVEN F LYNXWILER; Carter
  19. rder The Court reviews petition submitted by Petitioner. The Court issues written Order directing the MO Children's Division to conduct an investigation and submit a report of its findings pursuant to Section 455.513(3) RSMo. Keith French is appointed as GAL in this matter with her fees to be taken from County funds. So Ordered. SFL/jas
  20. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed

See the patterns behind this case

The free view above tells you who’s in the room. The detailed reports below show how the room tends to behave — using the same public records lawyers quietly rely on before every hearing.

  • Judge Report

    How this judge has ruled in cases like yours — case mix, motion outcomes, and historical docket. Judges set the floor of what’s possible in your courtroom.

  • Attorney vs Judge Report

    Everything in the Judge Report, plus how your attorney has actually performed in front of this judge. Attorneys move you off the floor — or don’t.

Get Free Case Details

Enter your email to receive case information including parties, docket entries, and status updates.

By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Need this case removed? Enter your email above — the confirmation email includes a case removal link.