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Michael Joseph Randazzo
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Biography
Michael J. Randazzo (Mike) is the owner and named partner of the Law Office of Michael Randazzo. Mike has a great deal of criminal law experience and expertise and has jury tried approximately fifty jury trials. As a prosecuting attorney, Mike has obtained jury verdicts in multiple A class Felony cases, including murder, trafficking, and burglary 1st degree (as a prior and peristent offender).
Mike was born in Ironton, Missouri and lived there for the early years of his life, before moving to Bismarck, MO, where he would finish high school. While attending Bismarck High School, Mike was the senior class president and the captain of the district champion Bismarck Indian baseball team. Mike recieved his undergraduate degree in Criminiology and Criminal Justice from UMSL, graduating magna cum laude. While attending UMSL, Mike began working at the Missouri Department of Corrections as CO1 (Corrections Officer). Mike left the Department of Corrections to take a position as a Child Abuse and Neglect Investigator for the Missouri Children's Division. Mike then decided to further his education and attend law school at St. Louis University School of Law. While in law school, Mike was sworn in as the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Iron County. Upon graduation from law school, Mike became an attorney with the Missouri Public Defender's Farmington Office. Mike left to become the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Crawford County, under the request of their new prosecuting attorney, former Circuit Judge William Camm Seay. The Law Office of Michael Randazzo was born when Mike left the Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Mike is also the current City Attorney for Arcadia, Iron Mountain Lake, and Viburnum and is Municipal Judge in the City of Sullivan, MO.
Mike lives in rural Iron County with his wife and two boys and little girl. In his spare time, Mike enjoys hunting and fishing on his farm as well as playing softball. Mike has a deep interest in St. Louis sports and is and avid Blues and Cardinals fan.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
17 years | 40 cases
DUI and DWI
40%
17 years | 40 cases
Government
20%
15 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Missouri for 15 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Michael Randazzo
128 West Russell., Ironton, MO, 63650
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Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
“Just because he abuses you, doesn’t mean he’s a bad Father”
When Randazzo was presented evidence of YEARS of abuse he stated, “Just because he abuses you, doesn’t mean he’s a bad Father.” Randazzo was then presented with more evidence of negligence of a minor child where the child would present with bruises on the face/body and rashes all over the body from ...
Posted by Cyndi | January 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attorney Randazzo
He did an amazing job with my civil case; was diligent, knowledgable, honest, hard working and dependable. I would and already have recommended him.
Posted by Mark | January 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Randazzo
Mr. Randazzo is one of the best attorney's I have ever seen. I have had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Randazzo involving a Felony Assault. After meeting with several local attorney's one gave me Mr. Randazzo's name. The attorney stated that she could not handle the case but highly recommended Mr. ...
Posted by Nick | January 09, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Wonderful
Michael is a very knowledgeable attorney who saved my company thousands of dollars on a breach of contract defense case. I would recommend him every day of the week and twice on Sunday!
Michael Joseph Randazzo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the opportunity to work opposite Mr. Randazzo in a criminal matter. Mr. Randazzo is diligent, thoughtful, and easy to work with. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Michael when he was an assistant prosecutor in Crawford County. He was always well prepared, informed on the law, and good in a court room. The thing that impressed me more was his respect for opposing counsel, and his ability to balance the competing interest and find a reasonable end result for both sides. He knows when to stand his ground, and when to understand when the wind is blowing in his face, and he just had a bad set of facts with which to work. My time observing him tells me he will always aggressively represent his clients, while also doing the right thing, and it will be done in a respectful way."
"I endorse this lawyer. Fantastic attorney. Great with his clients. Willing to go the extra mile to get the results that his clients deserve but other attorneys aren't willing to work for. I trust Mr. Randazzo, and so should you."
"With Michael's prior experience as a prosecutor, he has an insight to criminal defense that not all lawyers possess. I wholeheartedly endorse Mike."
"Mike was my Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Crawford County. He displayed courtroom skills that never shown by attorneys his age and that are seldom observed in the profession in general. I have been practicing law for a long time, as a prosecuting attorney and Circuit Judge and Mike made me look like a genius for my four years."
"Mike is an excellent and dedicated attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and has great results. I have no hesitation in endorsing him."
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"I endorse Mr. Randazzo. You can tell from his thorough responses to questions on Avvo and sage wisdom that he has the passion and compassion necessary to be a fine advocate. He spends his own time giving advice to the Avvo community and that is something worth noting."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"This lawyer is highly recommended in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
"This lawyer is highly recommended in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael has a huge advantage over most defense attorneys having been a former prosecutor for 4 years. "They know that he knows what they know". Knowledge of the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."
"I endorse Attorney Randazzo. He is an excellent attorney with a unique perspective because of his previous experience with the State."
"I've worked with Mike on cases for the last 3 years. He's hard working and passionate about his cases, and know him to be of the highest level of integrity, and I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"We here at Ward & Associates count ourselves lucky that we snatched this lawyer up. Mike is very passionate about his work. He has held his own against the likes of our own Carl M. Ward and Travis Noble. Mike is assertive and aggressively advocates for his clients. I'm excited to work with Mike and learn from such a talented and experienced attorney."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Magna Cum Laude, UMSL
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Michael Randazzo
2015 - Present
Associate Attorney, Law Office Of Carl M. Ward
2011 - 2014
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Crawfor County Missouri Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2010 - 2011
Assistant Public Defender, Missouri Public Defendar System
2008 - 2010
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Iron County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2006 - 2006
CO1, Missouri Department of Correc
2006 - 2007
Investigator, Missouri Children's Division
Associations
2010 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
42nd Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. James Crocker
Guilty
State v. Joseph Cunningham
Guilty
State v. Jeffery Cheaney
Guilty
Education
2010
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Missouri, St. Louis
BS - Bachelor of Science
2003
Bismarck High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
N/A
N/a
None
Publications
N/A
N/A
NONE
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Po randomly pulling me in for drug test. Can she do this without court order?
02 Feb 2016
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Does a perjury statement help my unemployment appeal?
14 Sep 2015
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What does Return Serv Subpoena Non-est mean ?
14 Sep 2015