Trae Bertrand

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Trae Bertrand

also known as Frank Charles Bertrand III

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Cape Girardeau, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Personal Injury

1320 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO

About Trae

Biography

With over 10 years of experience, Bertrand Law Firm is here to help you with your legal needs.

In need of an attorney for DWI, Drug Charges, Traffic Ticket, Misdemeanor or Felony? Give us a call.

Bertrand Law Firm is here to help with divorce, child custody, child support, and modifications.

Have you been injured in a car wreck, or suffered personal injury? Call The Bertrand Law Firm.

Bertrand Law Firm is here to help with your estate planning needs including Wills and Trusts.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

DWI, Drug Charges, Assault, Speeding Tickets, Misdemeanors, Felony matters

21 years | 100 cases

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, Modifications of Custody and Child Support, Paternity.

21 years | 100 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Automobile Accidents, Slip and Fall, Medical Malpractice, Employment Injury

21 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

Wills, Trusts, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary Deeds

21 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 20 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bertrand Law Firm

1320 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701-2115

traebertrand.com/

Online Presence

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Trae Bertrand's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lori | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Trae Bertrand

We hired Trae to help us reduce a speeding ticket. It was important because we had a Commercial Drivers License and any points are bad for the job. His service was excellent, everything was handled seamlessly and as promised, in a timely and affordable manner. He exceeded our expectations!

Posted by Michelle Burton | May 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Michelle's Story.

I was on the run with 7 felony warrants put for my arrest for 9 years. I felt it was time to make my life right. I called a lawyer in Cape Girardeau, Mo and they told me I needed a better lawyer then them. They recommended Bertrand Law Firm. I called spoke to Trae Bertrand and he set an appointment ...for me to come in that Thursday. I did. WOW!!!! To my surprise he already has spoken to the prosecuting attorney and had a deal made, court date set and no bonding out. I had a 25,000.00 bond and I was shocked to learn I was getting released on my OR from court. But, it got better. No felony convictions, 1 misdemeanor and 2 years unsupervised probation. Thank you and God Bless you Trae. Would I recommend you to anyone? YES, I WOULD. HE IS THE BEST AND STANDS BY HIS WORD.

Posted by Kris | May 21, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Bertrand Law Firm

I recently had the Bertrand Law Firm handle my divorce and custody suit. I was very happy with the outcome and I would recommend Trae to anyone going through the same. He answered all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns in a timely manner. Trae kept my best interests in mind when dealing... with the court and my ex-wife's attorney. He is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney and I would hire him again if the need arose.

Posted by Keith | May 21, 2015

The best attorney around.... Highl recommend

Excellant attorney, always there when I had a question. He kept me informed and I respected everything he did for me. I felt like Trae cared about me and my family and had our best interest in mind. If you are needing an attorney and want the best around Trae is the guy for you he will do everything ...he can to make sure you are treated fairly.. Great person and great attorney!!!!!!

Posted by Robb | May 12, 2015 | Corporate & Incorporation

Highly Recommend

The Bertrand Law Firm formed my company and provided me with business contracts that I use on a daily basis. Also, Mr Bertrand prepared my estate planning documents including a trust, power of attorney and stock transfer agreements. I've been pleased with the fast service, and quality of work. - Ro...bb B, owner of Turfworks

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Trae Bertrand's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Brockmeyer

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Trae is one of the most competent attorneys that I have had the pleasure to work with. I have worked on many legal matters with Trae and he has always impressed me."

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Justin Stephens

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Trae Bertrand is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable on the law, and works hard for his clients."

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Jeffrey Spray

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Great familiarity with the law, judges and prosecutors to get good results."

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Justin Stephens

Personal injury lawyer

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Nicholas Brockmeyer

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Bertrand Law Firm, LLC

2005 - 2015

Partner, Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane & Berens

2004 - 2005

Intern, Carpenter, Mason & McGowen

2003 - 2003

Intern, Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Office

Associations

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Cape Girardeau County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Attorney Member

2007 - 2009

Missouri Bar, Young Lawyers Section

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Soto vs. Dethrow

Favorable Settlement

City of Cape vs. Holloway

Non point violation

Phillips vs. Farrow

Settlement for full policy limits

State of Missouri vs Glore

Dismissal

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Education

2005

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Southeast Missouri State University

MA - Masters

2001

Southeast Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Southeast Missouri State University

Basics of Criminal Defense Law

Languages

English

Activity

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