Biography

Audara Lutjen is an 8th generation Henry Countian.  She attended Warsaw High School and graduated in 1994.  She graduated summa cum laude from Missouri State University.  Audara attended law school at the University of Missouri-Columbia where she was in the top of her class and selected for Law Review.  

Audara Lutjen began practicing law in 2001 as an Assistant Attorney General.  She was soon promoted to be a special prosecutor for the AG’s office.  In 2003, Audara joined the firm of Cason, Edgett and Mahan, LLC and became a partner in the firm January 1, 2004.  In 2025, she and her law partner, Mike Edgett, created the firm Edgett & Lutjen, Attorneys at Law.  

Audara’s practice emphasizes domestic relation matters such as dissolution of marriage, paternity actions, custody, child support and modifications, adoptions, and personal injury.  

Audara has participated in various activities to support the educational community and is past Chairman of the Clinton School District Bright Futures Affiliate. Audara was honored with the 2025 Friend of Education award by the Clinton School District. She is a past president of the 27th Judicial Circuit Bar Association.  Audara and her husband, Randy, and their two children (Dylan and Ethan) are active in many activities in their community.  Outside of the office, Audara enjoys cheering her children on at their extracurricular activities, scrapbooking, and time with her family