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With more than four decades at the bar, James E. Carmichael has built a reputation as an aggressive and compassionate criminal defense attorney. After completing his undergraduate studies at Northeast Missouri State University in 1976 and receiving his Juris Doctor from Washington University Law School in 1979, he spent years as a partner in St. Charles law firms before establishing his own practice. He now defends clients in St. Charles, St. Louis, and Lincoln counties, handling cases from DUIs and drug charges to assault, sex offenses, and murder. Mr. Carmichael’s record includes dozens of jury trials and hundreds of criminal cases, earning him the AV Preeminent® distinction and respect from judges, prosecutors, and peers. He has also led the St. Charles County Bar Association, served on the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys’ board, and received a service award from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
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46 years | 3,000 cases
46 years | 500 cases
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 1979
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131 Jefferson St, Saint Charles, MO, 63301-2819
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Posted by Pamela | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Jim allowed my prison relesse by filing a specifically c bill available to inmates in 2004. He has never taken a dime unless he is confident he can assist in the cause...he has gone out of the way to make an out if state bond for me and is simply s great human being....thanks Jim!
Posted by John | January 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Carmichael was diligent and conscientious throughout his representation of my family in potentially serious litigation. I do not hesitate to recommend him to my family members and friends as a trustworthy and knowledgeable lawyer. John Carroll
Posted by Bob | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Jim represented me with each time for three DWI arrests. In addition to that, I have a complicated background and he was able to achieve the absolute best possible scenario each time. I have spoken with others who had similar situations and represented by different attorneys and was amazed at the t...
Posted by Ron | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Carmichael handled my son's drug charges in St. Charles court. Through his tireless efforts he got the best outcome my son could have gotten considering the seriousness of Sean's charges. But, beyond being professional and knowing the law, Jim was compassionate and kind, in a profession that can ...
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Carmichael was great to work with. He took care of my expungement as well as a few tickets and a felony charge for a friend of mine. Listened and was very easy to work with. Extremely professional and got the result he said he would. My thought is you get what you pay for when working with attorn...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim Carmichael for over twenty years. He consistently gets terrific results for his clients. He also always is aware of the updates in the changing developments in the law. I had referred friends and family to Jim: I cannot think of any better endorsement than that."
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2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Volunteer Lawyers Program, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
1999
Honored Professional, National Register's Who's Who In Executives And Professionals
1992
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
1997 - Present
Partner, Niedner Law
1994 - 2000
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysBoard of Directors
1991 - 1992
St. Charles County Bar AssociationPast President
1990 - 1991
St. Charles County Bar AssociationPast Vice President
1989 - 1990
St. Charles County Bar AssociationTreasurer
1988 - 1989
St. Charles County Bar AssociationSecretary
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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