Stephen Edward Walsh

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Stephen Edward Walsh

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Poplar Bluff, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights

635 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO

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About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Federal and State, Car accidents, premises liability, 1983 Civil Rights cases, med mal

49 years

40%
Civil Rights 20%

§ 1983 Civil Rights Cases: Excessive Force, Jail Suicide, Jail Homicide

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

Defend in Federal and State Court Everything from murder cases to speeding; DWI (DUI) is a focus

49 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

49 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 49 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1976

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Walsh Law Firm, LLC

635 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901

walsh-firm.com/index.php

Stephen Edward Walsh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | March 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer around.......

Mr Walsh did exactly as he said and took care of business, highly recommended

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thank you all so much

Steve Walsh and his entire team did an amazing job representing us. They put in countless hours to make sure we won our case and truly cared every step of the way. They stayed in constant contact, guiding us through the entire process and making sure we understood what was happening at each stag...e. On top of that, they went above and beyond by ensuring William was getting the medical care he needed to heal. We’re incredibly grateful for their dedication, compassion, and hard work. Highly recommend!

Posted by Denise | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Felony Victory

Steve and his legal assistant, Amy, were very thorough, very helpful. They did everything necessary to get my charge dismissed at an early stage. They are always available for a phone call or conference. He came highly recommended to me and I would recommend this attorney and law firm to anyone.

Posted by Lance | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

You're Not Just a Client, You're a Friend

Coming to Walsh Law Firm, not knowing anything about a lawyer, Steve treated me just as if we had known each other all of our lives. He was just your plain, average, ordinary guy. He was just Steve Walsh, and I was Lance Brown and that is what meant more to me than anything. He was very thorough, ...believed in me, listened to me and kept me very informed throughout my whole deal. I cannot thank him enough. His staff is awesome, and I couldn’t ask for anything better. I dealt with all the girls and from the git-go I felt at home with this office and that is what I was looking for. My wife feels the same exact way and we both think we made a smart decision taking a leap and we came in the right direction. It makes a difference when you’re not just a client, you are a friend. I would advise anybody that has any legal matters to definitely check them out because you won’t be disappointed.

Posted by Kendall | July 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

“OUTSTANDING LITIGATOR”

Thanks to Steve Walsh and his staff my personal injury case had an excellent outcome. Due to their hard work and perseverance the judgement amount in my case was exceptional. This was a jury trial and Steve’s performance in the courtroom was OUTSTANDING!!! Due to Covid and other circumstances out o...f Steve’s control it took five years to get to court. During the entire time Steve and his staff never dropped the ball and stayed focused. Working with The Walsh Law Firm made a difficult situation easier. Steve became more than my attorney, he truly cared not only about my case but also about me and my family. I would highly recommend Steve and his firm for legal representation.

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Stephen Edward Walsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wallace Duncan

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an excellent personal injury lawyer, and I highly endorse him."

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Brian Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Walsh is probably the best criminal defense lawyer in the state."

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Paul Sherman

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Sherman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1975 - 2013

Partner, Moore,Walsh&Albright LLP

Associations

1993 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1992 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1992 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1988 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

Education

1975

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

CLE

Personal Injury Update

Languages

English

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