John Fitzgerald Washington

John Fitzgerald Washington

4.0
Rating: 2.8

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Medicaid & Medicare

3115 S Grand Blvd Ste 300, Saint Louis, MO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 22 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing - Probation

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Law Offices of John Fitzgerald Washington

3115 S Grand Blvd Ste 300, Saint Louis, MO, 63118-1034

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John Fitzgerald Washington's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Go elsewhere

Threatens to beat people’s faces in when things don’t go his way, (the exact words I was told) is very unprofessional

Posted by Steve P | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great representaion

He did a great job for me in court. He made the state work hard,. Brought the state chemist in to be questioned. He has my respect ,a great lawyer,. Speaks very well in court. I would hire again but I'm in Arizona and the police are not like Missouri here.

Posted by Dominique | February 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

He did everthing to fight for me and did a great job. Always helping and does great in the court room. John Washington is the man for any case. He is highly known by judges and prosecutors and has a great reputation

Posted by Carouthers | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Owner of Child Care Business

Mr. Washington is excellent in this field, he will Lead, an guide you in the right direction. He Listens to the problem, an is very honest and get's straight to the point. Excellent Leadership skills, this guy will fight for you.

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Joseph Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the best criminal trial lawyers in St. Louis with probably the longest string of straight acquittals that I have ever seen. Smart, aggressive, and fearless. Many of his cases get dismissed before trial because the prosecution is afraid of him, and while criminal nonsupport cases are one of his specialties, he's never tried one because they all get dismissed before trial when he's on the case. Also an expert on cross examining the government's drug lab examiners in drug cases. You won't be disappointed with the results he gets."

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Experience

Rating:  2.8 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension Stayed With Probation issued in MO, 2019

updated on 03/04/2010

This type of suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in MO, 2012

updated on 11/08/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in MO, 2011

updated on 11/08/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Education

2001

Saint Louis University

Doctor of Law (JD)

1998

Webster University

Master of Arts (M.A.),

1992

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science (BS),

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    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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