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Kevin Michael Whiteley

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Mr. Whiteley is the founder of the law firm and practices in all areas of criminal law in both state and federal court. He also practices in the areas of contracts, real estate, business formation and litigation, domestic relations, and appellate law.

Mr. Whiteley has worked as a lead attorney with the Missouri State Public Defender System on several hundred criminal cases, ranging from state traffic violations and misdemeanors to complex felonies. He is also a former Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Border Patrol Agent with the U.S. Border Patrol. He utilizes this unique work experience, training, and background in the vigorous defense of his clients.

Practice areas

OtherSpeeding and traffic ticketBusinessDivorce and separationCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    13 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

  3. Business: 15%

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket: 10%

  1. Appeals: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

222 South Central Avenue
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Whiteley Law Firm, LLC

222 South Central Avenue
Suite 1000
Clayton, MO, 63105

Shepherd Taylor Korum LLP

222 South Central Avenue
Suite 1000
Clayton, MO, 63105

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MOGood Standing, Active200811/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PresidentWhiteley Law Firm, LLC2012 - Present
Managing PartnerLabovitz & Whiteley, LLC2011 - 2012
Assistant Public DefenderOffice of the State Public Defender2009 - 2011
Law ClerkThe Brasher Law Firm2007 - 2007
Student Judicial InternSupreme Court of Michigan2006 - 2006
Special AgentBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives1999 - 2003
Border Patrol AgentU.S. Border Patrol1996 - 1999
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
St. Louis County Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of CommerceMember2011 - Present
Missouri BarMember2008 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember2008 - Present
Chesterfield Chamber of CommerceMember2011 - 2012
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Washington University Global Studies Law ReviewHolding International Organizations Accountable under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Civil Actions Against the United Nations for Non-Commercial Torts2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Washington University School of LawJ.D.2008
George Washington UniversityM.A.1995
University of MissouriA.B.1991

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Kevin was an honest attorney. He was on time and responsive with emails for communication.
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Kevin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Brent Labovitz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 6, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I worked with Kevin on several matters. Kevin has a very thorough understanding of the law. I would not hesitate to refer a client or matter to Kevin.

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