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St. Charles, MO Criminal Law Attorney
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Tania Aldaddah
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Clayton, MO Criminal Law Attorney
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John C. Schleiffarth
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St. Louis, MO Criminal Law Lawyer
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Allison F. Stenger
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St. Louis, MO Criminal Law Lawyer
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John M. Lynch
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 726-9999 7777 Bonhomme Ave
#1200
 Clayton, MO 63105
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Attorney John M. Lynch has over eight years of law enforcement experience as a police investigator and federal drug task force agent. Paired with his legal degree from St. Louis University School of Law, Mr. Lynch provides a unique and candid perspective for people charged with a full range of criminal activities. His practice includes federal criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, drug possession defense and white-collar crime defense. Attorney Lynch was Invited to speak at Washington University regarding gun ownership rights and the associated legislative process. As a repeat lecturer, Attorney Lynch's keen Insight into the Second Amendment and how...
(314) 726-9999 5770 Mexico Road
 St Peters, MO 63376
Tania Aldaddah
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney.
(314) 726-9999 7777 Bonhomme Ave
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 Clayton, MO 63105
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Allison F. Stenger
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(314) 863-1117 1505 S Big Bend Blvd
 St. Louis, MO 63117
Criminal, Business, Landlord Tenant and White Collar Crime
Saint Louis University School of Law
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John C. Schleiffarth
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 561-9690 75 West Lockwood Avenue
Suite 222
 St. Louis, MO 63119
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
Barry University
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John Clayton Schleiffarth is a third generation native of the Saint Louis area. He received his bachelorâs degree from Brigham Young University and earned his Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. He is a member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the National College of DUI/DWI Defense, and an active member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis. John loves spending time with his family, enjoys the outdoors, SCUBA diving, and sailing. John received the 2013 & 2014 Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell and was the recipient of...
Daniel T. Batten
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 863-1117 1505 S Big Bend Blvd
 St. Louis, MO 63117
Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Saint Louis University School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
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James J. Lang
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(314) 863-1117 1505 S Big Bend Blvd
 St. Louis, MO 63117
Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Missouri School of Law
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Raymond R. Bolourtchi
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(314) 863-3838 8866 Ladue Rd
#250
 Ladue, MO 63124
Free ConsultationCriminal and Immigration
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Kevin Whiteley
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(314) 727-8677 222 South Central Avenue
Suite 804
 Clayton, MO 63105
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime
Washington University School of Law
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Gregory Kessler
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(314) 725-8000 231 S Bemiston Ave
 Clayton, MO 63105
Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
Washington University School of Law
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Gary J. Lauber
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(314) 863-0500 7777 Bonhomme Avenue
Suite 2000
 St. Louis, MO 63105
Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Saint Louis University School of Law
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John M. Lynch
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Clayton, MO Criminal Law Lawyer
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James J. Lang
(314) 863-1117
St. Louis, MO Criminal Law Lawyer
4 years experience
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Casey Coats
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 644-7102 2601 South Hanley
 St. Louis, MO 63144
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DWI and Estate Planning
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Casey Coats is an experienced lawyer with years of experienced and thousands of satisfied clients. Casey Coats has been a licensed Missouri attorney since 2002 with legal field experience since 1999 and a family background in law. St. Louis attorney Casey Coats is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, a graduate of Mizzou Law School, Mizzou Undergraduate with honors Cum Laude, and Nerinx Hall High School.
Mick Henderson
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 645-4400 7750 Clayton Rd., Suite 209
 St. Louis, MO 63117
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Health Care and Insurance Claims
University of Missouri - Columbia
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Mick Henderson is a Managing Partner and founding member of Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. Mr. Henderson, a lifelong St. Louisan, graduated from Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Marketing from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. During his time at UMSL, Mr. Henderson was a member of the school’s ice hockey team. As a Managing Partner of Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C., Mick focuses his practice in providing aggressive representation for injury victims in civil lawsuits and criminal defense. Mick has a reputation of tirelessly fighting...
David Reese Fondren
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(636) 485-6743 8011 Clayton Road, Suite 106
 Saint Louis, MO 63117
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Washington University School of Law
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Bliss Worrell
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 833-9967 231 S. Bemiston
 Clayton, MO 63105
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Saint Louis University School of Law
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Bliss Worrell is a former St. Louis prosecutor who aggressively defends individuals charged with crimes and DWI/DUI offenses in the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding counties. She has tried a number of cases to both judge and jury. Worrell Law Firm, LLC also offers representation in a wide variety of legal matters including divorce, paternity, child custody and support and personal injury.
Jack J. Cavanagh
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 721-0900 231 S. Bemiston Avenue
Suite 1020
 Clayton, MO 63105
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Jack graduated from St. Louis University School of Law and began his law career handling Personal Injury cases. From there, Jack worked at the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, where he received invaluable experience prosecuting complex criminal cases. After leaving the Prosecutor's Office, Jack opened up his own law practice. Over the years, Jack has handled a wide variety of cases in the areas of Criminal Law, Traffic, Family Law, Business Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. With 50 years of legal experience and a lifetime spent in the courtroom, Jack has...
Richard Brian Hein
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(314) 645-7900 7750 Clayton Road
Suite 102
 Saint Louis, MO 63117
Criminal, DWI, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Attorney and Counselor at Law Richard B. Hein established the Hein Law Firm in the spring of 2003. Mr. Hein earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law as the youngest member of his graduating class in 1994 (the second-youngest by eight days being his now-wife, Maria). He also received his undergraduate degree in History, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University in 1991. Mr. Hein was born and raised in St. Louis, and graduated from the St. Louis Priory High School. While in law school, Mr. Hein studied in the Centro de Estudios Universitarios at the...
Mr. Steven A. Waterkotte
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 645-4400 7750 Clayton Road, Suite 209
 Saint Louis, MO 63117
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Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Steven A. Waterkotte is a Managing Partner and founding member of Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. As a Managing Partner of Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C., Mr. Waterkotte focuses his practice on all areas of criminal defense and personal injury. He defends the rights of the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases and represents injury victims in civil lawsuits. After graduating from Oklahoma City University School of Law, Mr. Waterkotte began his legal career at The Schnaare Law Firm, P.C. in Hillsboro, Missouri. As an associate attorney at The Schnaare Law Firm, P.C., Mr. Waterkotte represented clients in both criminal...
Thomas Patrick Deaton Jr
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(314) 283-2400 6614 Clayton Rd. #231
 St Louis, MO 63117
Criminal and Appeals
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Brent E. Labovitz
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(314) 684-8285 7700 Bonhomme Avenue
Suite 350
 St. Louis, MO 63105
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Mr. Labovitz attended law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. After law school Mr. Labovitz was employed with a respected Chicago criminal defense firm. While employed at this firm he worked closely with several very experienced criminal defense attorneys. He gained valuable experience and exposure while running docket calls and second chairing trials in Chicago's criminal courtrooms. After leaving the criminal defense firm in Chicago Mr. Labovitz decided to come back to his home state of Missouri and work for the Missouri Public Defender's office. While employed as a public defender he...
Thomas J. Henderson
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(314) 266-4400 7750 Clayton Rd. Suite 102
 St. Louis, MO 63117
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Consumer and DWI
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Mr. Henderson focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and driving while intoxicated cases. He practices regularly in courts in St. Louis and the surrounding counties and also handles appeals.
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C. Scott Brinkman
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Saint Louis City County, MO Criminal Law Attorney.
(314) 932-1067 1 N Taylor Ave
 St. Louis, MO 63108
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University
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Richard T Middleton IV
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(314) 477-2741 P.O. Box 1302
 Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Criminal, Family and Immigration
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Marco Antonio Ramirez
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 498-5005 13230 Tesson Ferry Road
 Saint Louis, MO 63128
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W. Scott Rose
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(314) 812-4700 3636 South Geyer Road
Suite 100
 St. Louis, MO 63127
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Virginia School of Law
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W. Scott Rose is an aggressive criminal defense attorney serving the greater St. Louis area. An experienced trial attorney, Scott is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and proudly supports the Midwest Innocence Project. Scott graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1994. He worked as a Legislative Correspondent for a United States Senator before attending the University of Virginia School of Law. Scott received his JD in 2000 and worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Chief Judge of a...
Robert Stientjes
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(314) 743-3292 9378 Olive Blvd.
Ste. 325
 St. Louis, MO 63132
Criminal, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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Rob defends clients in criminal and civil tax proceedings as well as provides tax planning advice to numerous business clients. He has litigated and negotiated settlements for clients involved in Listed Transactions deemed by the IRS to be abusive tax-shelter arrangements. He often represents clients before the IRS criminal and civil examination divisions, appeals division, the U.S. Tax Court, the Court of Federal Claims, and various U.S. District Courts. Rob counsels clients before the IRS with respect to non-cash charitable contributions, deferred compensation, offshore trusts and corporations, discharge of indebtedness income, and federal excise tax. In addition, Rob serves as...
Chad M Oliver
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(888) 755-5171 7751 Carondelet Avenue
Suite 201
 Clayton, MO 63105
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Kevin Louis Schriener
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(314) 721-7095 141 N. Meramec
Suite 314
 Clayton, MO 63105
Criminal and Appeals
University of Missouri - Columbia
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Jonathan D. Marks
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(314) 993-6300 4 City Place Drive
Suite 497
 St. Louis, MO 63141
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Communications and DWI
University of Missouri - Columbia
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Jonathan Marks received his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1993 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1997. Jonathan is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri, the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the...
Katherine Anne Dierdorf
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(314) 896-4272 P.O. Box 16041
 Clayton, MO 63124
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Washington University School of Law
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Prior to opening my own law firm, I worked for one of St. Louis' largest firms. While there, I gained valuable experience in the numerous facets of civil law, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of matters. I also served as a prosecuting attorney for the City of St. Louis. As a former prosecutor, I understand the intricacies of criminal law and have the experience necessary to provide effective representation during every phase of your criminal case. Whether your troubles are civil or criminal in nature, I understand the negative impact these...
Patrick Ochs
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer.
(314) 727-2111 149 N. Meramec Avenue
2nd Floor
 Saint Louis, MO 63105
Criminal, DWI and Family
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David Bruns
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(314) 832-0202 225 South Meramec
 Clayton, MO 63105
Criminal
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I have represented people charged with criminal charges for over 20 years. In the last ten years, I have been at my own law firm. From 1990-2000, I was in the public defenders office. I represent people in Missouri and Illinois State Courts, Federal Court, and Municipal Court.
James Ochs
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(314) 727-2111 149 N. Meramec Avenue
2nd Floor
 Saint Louis, MO 63105
Criminal, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Attorney James C. Ochs has been representing injury victims since 1984. He has practiced law in Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states and taken on more than 125 jury trials and 500 bench trials over the course of his career. As a St. Louis personal injury attorney, he provides representation for a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, truck accidents, and more. In his more than 25 years of experience, he has secured positive verdicts and settlements for his clients time and time again. His firm has been given an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and...
Jason Korner
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(314) 409-2659 7911 Forsyth Boulevard
Suite 300
 Saint Louis, MO 63105
Criminal and DWI
Saint Louis University
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Jason Korner provides high level criminal and DWI defense to clients in the St. Louis area and througout Missouri. Mr. Korner is an established member of the National College of DUI Defense, an organization for only the best drunk driving defense attorneys. Mr. Korner has proven during his career that he is willing to take difficult DWI cases to trial and he has shown he has the ability to win these cases. Whether a first offense or a DWI involving a felony, Mr. Korner does not shy away from doing what is necessary to ensure his clients the best...
Murry A. Marks
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 53 years experience
(314) 993-6300 4 City Place Drive
Suite 497
 St. Louis, MO 63141
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Washington University in St. Louis
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Mr. Marks is admitted to practice in the State of Missouri (1963), the United States Supreme Court (1972), The United States Tax Court (1985), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (1964) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1964) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1985). Mr. Marks received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in 1954 and his law degree from Washington University in 1963. Mr. Marks is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, The American Bar Association, The American Association of...
Joel Case
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
1190 Meramec Stat. Rd., Suite 203
 Ballwin, MO 63021
Criminal, DWI, Estate Planning and Family
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Joel has been practicing law for over 40 years. Before opening his private law practice, he held positions in the U.S. Department of Justice, both in the U.S. Attorney's Office and its Civil Rights Division, where he earned a Special Achievement Award for 'sustained superior performance". Joel learned tenacity early on. He lettered in football while playing on the 1959 University of Missouri Orange Bowl team, and that year, the coaches bestowed him with the "Oil Can" Award for showing the most hustle and morale on the Tiger team. He began his practice with many...
Rebecca Grosser
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(314) 227-2424 225 S. Meramec Avenue
Suite 1100T
 Clayton, MO 63105
Criminal, Civil Rights, DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Missouri - Columbia
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Jeffrey Alex Goldfarb
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(314) 229-1028 230 S. Bemiston
Suite 1200
 St. Louis, MO 63105
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Criminal defense lawyer focusing on federal criminal defense, drug charges, internet crimes, white collar defense and supervised release violations. At the state level our premiere firm focuses on all criminal felony charges as well as probation violations.
Vernon R Dawdy
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney.
(636) 343-4414 14 Green Valley Dr
 Fenton, MO 63026
Criminal, Divorce and Family
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Melissa Harper
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(314) 782-3500 75 W Lockwood Ave
Suite 222
 Saint Louis, MO 63119
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Vanderbilt University Law School
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James Francis McCartney
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Saint Louis County, MO Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(314) 849-6012 1099 Milwaukee
 St. Louis, MO 63122
Criminal, DWI, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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