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Biography
If you want experience on your side for your DWI, I am your choice. As a Police Officer/Sheriff's Deputy for fourteen years, I enforced DWI/DUI laws as well as traffic laws.
The truth of the matter is that I know more about what police officers should be doing than most police officers. If you have been arrested for DWI, call me and I can help.
Specifically, I was trained in the following areas: DWI/DUI Enforcement Officer as well as a Drug Recognition Expert Practitioner/Instructor (DRE) which consists of drug (legal and illegal) impaired driving detection and enforcement; Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner/Instructor, which are the tests that police officers give you when you are under the suspicion of DWI; Motor Vehicle, Commercial Motor Vehicle, and Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction Practitioner, which consisted of the investigation and reconstruction of serious and fatal traffic crashes; Sobriety Checkpoint Supervisor, which meant that I conducted and supervised Sobriety Checkpoints; and Field Training Officer, which means that I trained new police officers on proper policy and procedure, to include DWI detection and enforcement.
ABOUT RICHARD WALKER
Owner and attorney at Walker Law, Richard Walker represents clients in the metropolitan area of St. Louis and all surrounding counties, including St. Charles, Franklin, Warren, Montgomery, Pike, Jefferson and Lincoln. A criminal defense attorney, he represents clients who have been accused of committing a crime in the following areas: traffic violations, probation violations, DWI, violation crimes, sex crimes, property crimes and drug crimes. He also helps those with a criminal record to clear it through the expungement process and set them up for a more successful future.
In 2007, Mr. Walker graduated cum laude from Lindenwood University with a Bachelor of Arts before moving on to law school at Saint Louis University School of Law. There he earned his Juris Doctor and is now admitted to practice in the state of Missouri. With almost a decade of experience, he has proven to be an aggressive advocate for those who are facing criminal charges.
Mr. Walker served for 15 years as a police officer and spent most of that time on the St. Charles County DWI Task Force. Because of this, he has extensive training in field training, sobriety checkpoint supervision, accident reconstruction and DWI/DUI enforcement. While serving as an officer, he was a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor and a Drug Recognition Expert and Instructor.
A member of the National and Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the The Missouri Bar, Mr. Walker is also a veteran of the United States Army. While serving, he graduated from the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School for Psychological Operations.
Mr. Walker has recently been recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyersTM in 2020 and 2021.
As a former Police Officer, I have the experience needed to help you win your case!
As a former police officer, I can give you the best chances of winning your case!
As a former DUI Officer, I have the experience needed to help you win your case!
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
13 years
DUI and DWI
30%
13 years
Sex Crime
10%
13 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Missouri for 13 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Walker Law
(636) 329-4520
Fax
13321 North Outer 40 Road, Suite 700, Town and Country, MO, 63017
walkerlawstl.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Richard Elliott Walker's Reviews
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Posted by Bane | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
highly recommended
Great experience throughout the process. Richard is quick to respond to questions and phone calls. He came highly recommended to us, we have already recommended to others.
Posted by Lora | August 1, 2013
Very Pleased!!
Mr Walker was extremely pleasant to work with. Very friendly and efficient! He will definately continue to be our "go to" man. From speending tickets to preparing our living will :) There is comfort knowing he is on the case!
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ticket Amendment
Attorney Richard Walker was extremely helpful and efficient in getting my speeding ticket amended. I would recommend him to my friends and family.
Richard Elliott Walker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Richard is a fighter and solid litigator. He's not afraid to tackle difficult cases or represent his clients with the utmost passion. He is honest and tells it how it is. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Rich as a law enforcement officer and we are co-counsel on a criminal case. He brings a special insight to criminal cases that only a former law enforcement officer can. I highly recommend him for DWI or criminal defense. He has a very special skill set from his experience as a former Vehicle Crash Investigator (VCI), Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and DWI enforcement officer that he is able to put to use for his clients.."
"Mr. Walker brings a unique level of expertise to his practice in criminal defense. He combines several years of trial experience with the added experience that comes with being a former police officer. Having seen Mr. Walker in court on several occasions, I would confidently recommend him to anyone in need of a legal advocate."
"Mr. Walker is a wonderful DWI attorney. He knows everything there is to know relating to the entire DWI process."
"Rich is an excellent attorney. Anyone in need of zealous and committed representation would do well to retain his services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Richard has a formidable knowledge of the law, especially those aspects touching DWI defense. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Absolute professional that has the focus and experience needed for this complex area of law."
"Richard is an aggressive defense attorney with real world experience in the field. His knowledge and experience with SFST's and DRE exams are rivaled by very few. Richard knows how it should be done and takes officers to task for not doing it right!"
"Rich Walker is an intelligent and capable defense attorney who will stand up for his client's rights. His skilled defense is worth paying for."
"Mr. Walker is one of the few attorneys in our industry who has worked both sides of the law. He is an advocate who will fight for your rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Richard since Law School. He is very hard working and knows how to deal with the Criminal Justice system. He worked in law enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff before becoming a lawyer. He serves his clients well and looks out for their best interest."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard was a Deputy Sheriff for 14 years and made over 1500 DWI arrests during that time. He is an SFST instructor and DRE instructor and has tremendous knowledge in the area of DWI law and science. While working full time as a Deputy, Richard put himself through law school, an amazing accomplishment. If you are looking for a lawyer who knows what to look for when defending your case, call Richard. Carl Ward"
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2007
Officer Appreciation Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2006
Officer Appreciation Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2005
Officer Appreciation Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2004
Officer Appreciation Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2003
Officer Appreciation Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Walker Law, LLC
2013 - 2016
Attorney, Ward & Associates
2002 - 2013
Deputy Sheriff, St. Charles County Sheriff's Department
Associations
2016 - Present
Missouri Bar, Criminal Law CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
Missouri BarCriminal Practice and Procedure Committee Member
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseAttorney Member
2015 - Present
St. Louis County Bar AssociationGeneral Member
2015 - Present
Jefferson County Bar AssociationGeneral Member
2013 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Missouri BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
CDL is saved and Driver Keeps Job
During hearing, Attorney Richard Walker was able to show breath test results were unreliable and were therefore inadmissible. License suspension removed resulting in no loss of Commercial Driver's License and no loss of employment.
.353% BAC = No charge for DWI
During negotiations with Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney Richard Walker was able to show evidence of driving was unreliable. No charge of DWI.
DWI Charge Amended to C & I
Client was offered reduced charge of C & I.
Education
2011
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Lindenwood University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2015 Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar-Portable Breath Testing Devices
2015
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
DWI Law and Science Seminar-Defending Driving Under the Influence of Drug Cases
2014
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2014 Bernie Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar- Needed Discovery in DRE and Accident Reconstruction Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Finished SIS probation and case is still on casenet. Clerk is insistent
17 Feb 2016
Q&A
Will I get in trouble with my probation officer for taking adderall (prescribed)?
31 Jan 2016