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As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney Thomas Kissell focuses on DWI and DUI cases throughout Missouri, and serious felony charges. Attorney Thomas Kissell is a DUI Attorney with more than 10 years experience. Attorney Thomas Kissell handles cases in every single county in Missouri. Although primarily focused on DUI Defense, Mr. Kissell also handles hand selected serious criminal matters.
Prior to private practice, Thomas worked in the legal department of American Family Insurance for 5 years. As in-house counsel for American Family Insurance, his role was litigating personal injury claims, determining insurance coverage, reviewing insurance policy language, and deposing adverse witnesses, police officers and opposing parties. Thomas received winning verdicts in every civil jury trial handled while with American Family and tried nearly 50 cases.
Thomas has represented 1000s of criminal cases.
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 2009
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7513A Forsyth Blvd, 11th Floor, Clayton, MO, 63105
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Posted by Scott | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Lawyer!
I’ve used Kissell Law Group for a long time and wouldn’t go anywhere else for legal help. If you need a criminal defense attorney in Missouri, especially around St. Charles County — like St. Charles, O’Fallon, St. Peters, Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, Cottleville — or in St. Louis County, this is the...
Posted by Beth | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Highly Recommend
Mr. Kissell was amazing from the first moment we talked to him. My husband was facing 3 seperate dui charges and looking at years of jail time. We had a previous attorney who told us there was nothing that was able to be done but accept the sentance and hope for early release. We were not willing to ...
Posted by A Patel | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent customer service!
I got in some trouble about a month ago and was scared to death! I got online and started looking for an attorney. A friend of mine called and told me about Mr Kissell and I started reading his reviews...WOW they were great and I felt like he was who I wanted and needed on my case. I filled a survey...
Posted by Dawn | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Fast and Experienced
Tom saved my life when I received a speeding ticket, and my teenage son received one the next month! Stressful. Only 25 bucks and our tickets were reduced to non-moving, no points. Tom saves you time, money, and stress! If you receive a speeding ticket. .....CALL HIM! You'll be glad you did. He is ...
Posted by Kaitlin | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great Service
He was very informative and helpful throught the entire DWI case. Communicated with us through the whole thing and answered any questions we had. GREAT pricing and the best experience with a lawyer we've had.
"I'm proud to endorse Thomas Kissell as a lawyer who is serious about DUI defense. As a member of The National College for DUI Defense, Thomas is committed to DUI defense, and will work hard to help you through this stressful situation. If you've been charged with a Clayton DUI, call Thomas and ask for help."
"I have worked with Tom Kissell on multiple occasions. He has been my opponent multiple times and he we have worked together on the same side multiple times. His legal abilities are top notch and his compassion is unparalleled. I highly recommend Tom if you are looking for an attorney in St. Louis."
"I endorse this lawyer. I refer Tom criminal matters in the St. Louis area and have had excellent feedback from clients."
"Tom Kissell is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney; both are qualities you need in your attorney. I would trust Tom to do an excellent job if looking for a criminal attorney."
"I have known Tom for many years. He knows the law and how to apply it through hard work. He is dedicated to his clients and always puts them first."
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
2023
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2022
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2021
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2018
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Kissell Law Group, LLC
2006 - 2012
Staff Attorney, American Family Insurance Company
2016 - Present
Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society
2016 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2009 - Present
St. Louis County Bar Association
Felony charges dropped. No Conviction. No Fines.
Felony Charge Dismissed. Not Convicted
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
2009
Bad Faith Claims Litigation
2011
English
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