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Anthony Stuart Bretz
About Anthony
Biography
I am an experienced and dedicated trial attorney specializing in Criminal & DWI/DUI cases, as well as Employment Discrimination cases. A St. Louis native, I went to McCluer North High School in Florissant where I played football and wrestled. After graduating in 2000, I attended Truman State University in Kirksville, MO where I majored in History with a minor in Philosophy & Religion.
After receiving my undergraduate degree, I attended law school at Mizzou in Columbia, MO and graduated in 2008.
After passing the Missouri Bar Exam in 2008, I opened a solo practice where I developed the skills, tenacity and professional relationships necessary to successfully and effectively represent my clients. In 2010, I joined the Kodner Watkins law firm where I sharpened my litigation skills and ultimately chose to focus my career on helping those who have been arrested and charged with a DWI, DUI or other charges,as well as helping clients who have been treated wrongly at work. While at Kodner Watkins I have represented criminal clients in federal jury trials, and clients charged with State and Municipal DWI and other criminal charges. I am a dedicated, focused and results-driven attorney who fights for my clients’ rights, representing clients in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin County.
Since April 2021, Bretz Legal has been representing clients in Criminal and DWI cases in State and Federal courts in Missouri, as well as representing clients in Employment Discrimination matters.
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Licensed in Missouri for 17 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Bretz Legal
222 S. Central Ave., SUITE 1004, Clayton, MO, 63105
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (3)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (3)
Discrimination (2)
Employment & Labor (2)
Business (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Drug Crime (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Litigation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Wrongful Termination (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Jaimie | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Communication and Service
I hired Mr. Bretz after an auto accident that occurred when I was pregnant. During the process I gave birth and had additional medical issues. He worked with me long term with my medical bills and coordinating what was accident related and what was pregnancy related. He kept me in the loop on progres...
Posted by Ryan | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great experience
I got a speeding ticket and Mr. Bretz fixed it for me. It was a quick, easy, and smooth process.
Posted by Adam | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Helped me a lot
I've used Mr. Bretz on two occasions now. I own a rental property and have had less than stellar residents at times. Anthony gave me blunt, honest and realistic advice on what I was looking at and how to proceed both going forward and how to get back rent from the current renters. In the end, things ...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Top Notch!
When having an issue of discrimination with my previous employer, I chose to seek legal advice on the matter. When Tony reviewed my case, he was open, honest, and explained the process in detail on what would happen in the event I would file charges. With the evidence I had, and Tony to guide me ever...
Posted by Noah | July 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding ticket
Tony was able to reduce a speeding ticket to a non-moving violation. Very quick and professional. I have also used this firm for a few other legal issues and they’ve been nothing but the best.
Anthony Stuart Bretz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bretz is compassionate to his clients, extremely intelligent and a truly zealous advocate. His knowledge and experience lets him be aggressive while staying professional. Not many attorneys can be as intelligent and well read while also being a pleasure to work with. His clients love working with him. I've recommended him to numerous people and never received negative feedback."
"I have known Tony for his entire professional career, and I have always found him to be a knowledgeable, professional attorney. He is dedicated to top notch representation for his clients. While much of my experience with Tony's work has been related to his representation of clients in the areas of criminal and DWI defense, I know that he provides the highest quality representation to all of his clients across all areas of his practice."
"Tony is a great lawyer and person. I recommend him for sure. In fact, I just mentioned him today."
"Tony is a top-notch attorney. I highly recommend him!"
"Tony is very aggressive when it comes to the defense of his clients. I have consulted him on numerous occasions for his knowledge on the process of DUI / DWI’s, and have always been lead in the right direction. His mentality and tenacity in the court room is admirable and helpful to any client."
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Experience
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Managing Partner, Bretz Legal
2010 - 2021
Senior Associate Counsel, Kodner Watkins, LC
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Anthony S. Bretz, Esq
Associations
2008 - Present
Missouri State Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Missouri v. Un-Named DWI Client
Won both Criminal & Civil cases
State of Missouri v. Un-Named DWI Client
Won: Dismissal of both charges
State of Missouri v. Un-Named Criminal Client
Won: State Voluntarily Dismissed Charge
Education
2008
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Truman State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What to do when me and my spouse have been discriminated / harassed by an employee that works for a large company ?
22 Oct 2020
Q&A
Workplace issues?
10 Sep 2020
Q&A
How can I get a felony wiped off my record it's been over 7 8 years now?
05 Sep 2020