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Tory Dowd Bernsen
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Biography
Tory Bernsen is owner and attorney at Dowd Bernsen, Attorney at Law, LLC in St. Louis. She focuses her practice on criminal defense and appellate advocacy. She has successfully defended clients on charges ranging from murder to assault, sex offenses, stealing, drug crimes, and DWI's. Tory focuses her practice on DWI (and accompanying driver's license issues) and appellate advocacy. Tory has prosecuted numerous appeals and post conviction relief actions.
Tory was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. She was named as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. She is an executive member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys and was named as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Missouri for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Tory is a member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) and the National College for DUI Defense.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Missouri for 15 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Dowd Bernsen, LLC
103 W. Lockwood Avenue, Suite 206, Saint Louis, MO, 63119
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Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Happy!
Truly hate writing reviews but Tory was very helpful. Always returned my calls answering all of my questions! She was very knowledgeable and determined to get me the best possible results and very determined to win. Got me the result I wanted I highly recommend her.
Posted by Mark | March 14, 2018 | Sex Crime
Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
Tory was very helpful over the phone! She talked me through how to use the Missouri State Highway Patrol Sex Offender Registration site to find the location of schools within 1000 ft of a potential living location. Other law firms I called did not provide any help at all. If I need further help, th...
Posted by Douglas | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Simply the BEST!
I will be up front by saying that I normally don't take the time to write a review but felt compelled to let others in my situation know about Tori Bernsen & her Partner Tony Muhlenkap. I was charged with a felony DUI. The emotional experience is overwhelming! Fear of the unknown, potential jail time...
Tory Dowd Bernsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse Tory. I have had the privilege of working with Tory with mutual clients and referring many clients to her firm. She is thoughtful leader who creates meaningful relationships with her clients. Tory is an experienced trial and appellate attorney with a track record of results."
"Tory is one of the brightest people I know and a rising star in the St. Louis legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Bernsen is excellent at research and legal writing. She is at home in the courtroom and cares about helping people. She is passionate, committed and gifted attorney."
"I worked with Tory for over a year. She is an excellent attorney, zealous advocate, and skilled litigator."
"Tory is an excellent attorney. She's my law partner and I would trust her on any criminal matter. I've worked with her for several years and she is an extremely hard worker that always knows what is in her clients' best interests."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tory is an excellent criminal defense and DWI lawyer. She is always prepared, very thorough, and no one is more passionate about their client than Tory. I would not hesitate to refer anyone with a criminal case to Tory."
"Tory is well rehearsed in criminal law and appellate advocacy. Anyone facing criminal charges or in need of appellate counsel would be lucky to have Tory on their side."
"Tory is a tremendous attorney with great compassion for her clients."
"Very knowledgeable in criminal defense. Has extensive trial and appeals experience. More than capable of handling any criminal matter."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
10 Best Attorneys - Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
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Top Attorney: Criminal Defense - 10.0 Superb, Avvo.com
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Top Attorney: DUI - 10.0 Superb, Avvo.com
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Top Attorney: Appeals - 10.0 Superb, Avvo.com
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Muhlenkamp & Bernsen
2013 - 2015
Legal Counsel, Department of Revenue
2013 - 2015
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Missouri
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Frank, Juengel &Radefeld
Associations
2018 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysExecutive Member
2018 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2013 - Present
The National Trial LawyersTop 100 Trial Lawyers
2013 - Present
The National Trial LawyersTop 40 Under 40
2011 - Present
United States District Court
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals
Missouri Bar
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
University of Pennsylvania
Secondary School Committee
National Association of Professional Women
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Motion for Post-Conviction Relief Granted
Murder 1st Conviction and Life Sentence Found Unconstitutional and Vacated by the Court
Education
2015
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Certificate of Training
2010
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Washington University School of Law
Criminal Defense
2017
Bernard Edelman DWI Law and Science Seminar
DWI, License Reinstatement, and Limited Driving Privileges
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I got a class b misdemeanor dwi with a sis sentence and 2yr. unsupervised probation. Will the dwi still show on driver record?
18 May 2015
Q&A
I got a ticket for wearing my seatbelt wrong will insurance go up
11 May 2015
Q&A
Am I eligible for an LDP in Missouri?
10 May 2015