Christopher Jay Doskocil

Christopher Jay Doskocil

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fenton, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

476 Old Smizer Mill Road, Suite 232, Fenton, MO

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

We do not handle murder, rape and bank robbery; the stuff on the evening news. But if you or your kids get into trouble, we've been there done that hundreds of times.

38 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

We also offer an inexpensive non-contested divorce for couples who can communicate, cooperate and agree how their assets, debts and children are divided.

38 years | 5,000 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 38 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Doskocil Law Firm P.C.

476 Old Smizer Mill Road, Suite 232, Fenton, MO, 63026

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Christopher Jay Doskocil's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Family

Posted by Joseph | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional , Get it Done attitude

I had never met Chris before, but I was in need of family law lawyer to represent me at a upcoming court hearing , with a judge in Hillsboro , which I was dreading going to. I google searched and Chris. After calling explaining my situation to him , he reassured me he would be there to repres...ent me, and basically to relax and let him handle it . Not only did he handle the legal aspect of it all, but he did it in a manner that I did not even have to appear in court. He was very thorough, detailed, respectful, and very efficient with his time ( and my money). He has a ,"Can Do" attitude , which I really liked. I would HIGHLY recommend Chris , and I will be hiring him again if the need arises.

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Christopher Jay Doskocil's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lloyd Nolan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher Doskocil is a very skilled litigator who practices in several areas, including Divorce, Child Custody, DWI Defense, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law. Christopher has over 25 years experience and, together with his Father, the Doskocil Law Firm has served the St. Louis area for over 50 years. Christopher is a zealous advocate and has earned the respect of fellow lawyers and Judges alike. He is active in the Missouri Bar and local bar associations and has served the local community in these endeavors. I would not hesitate to recommend Christopher to anyone facing a serious legal challenge or situation."

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Kyle Burrows

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an intelligent and hard working attorney. He is one of the top-notch family law trial attorneys in the area."

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Robert Pennell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Chris for several years. Chris is well known and well respected among his peers in the area of family law. I wouldn't hesitate to refer anyone to Chris, knowing that he would take good care of them."

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Kyle Burrows

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

President, Doskocil LAw Firm

Associations

1987 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

1987 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1993 - 2005

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Zahn v. Zahn

A $85,000 win for my client including attorney fees

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Education

1986

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Southeast Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Missouri Bar CLE

Cost-cutting tips for the solo/small law firm.

2014

Solo & Small Firm Conference

Family Law

2013

Solo & Small Firm Conference

Family Law

2012

Solo & Small Firm Conference

Family Law

Publications

1997

St. Louis Lawyer Sudden Onset Doctrine

1997

St. Louis Lawyer Production of Documents

Languages

English

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