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I represent individuals accused of crimes. My results are the product of hard work, a great team, and aggressive advocacy. I serve clients in state and federal courts across Missouri.
My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dateline, Vice News on HBO, ABC News, and CBS News, underscoring my team’s reputation as formidable trial attorneys willing to take on complex and high-stakes cases.
In the fall of 2024, my team and I secured a NOT GUILTY verdict on a first-degree murder case—the first such verdict in Boone County in decades. This outcome is a testament to our tenacity, trial skills, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible results for our clients.
I earned my business and law degrees from the University of Missouri. Before attending law school, I worked for Congressman Ike Skelton in Washington, D.C., where I assisted with legislative duties, drafted Congressional Record documents, and contributed to projects involving American military installations. During law school, I became a Rule 13 certified law student, authorized by the Missouri Supreme Court, and gained hands-on experience at the Boone County Prosecutor's Office.
I am a member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I have served on the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri and the Missouri FarmHouse Association. In addition to my legal work, I am an active volunteer at my daughter’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School. I also serve as a lector, on the vocations committee, and chair of the Mardi Gras parade at my family’s parish, St. Thomas More Newman Center.
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401 Locust St, Suite 401, Columbia, MO, 65201
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Ava | February 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
AMAZING!!
Jeff was amazing and super kind and friendly. He was really understanding of everything that had went on during my case. He got my community service down to only 15 hours and my case was over within four months. I would completely recommend him. Thank you, Jeff!
Posted by Tyler | November 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Talented and Professional Lawyer
Mr. Hilbrenner is an incredibly talented lawyer and will give you the best legal defense that you can find in the county. He and his assistant were great to work with and kept me up to date as my case unfolded. I hoped, rather optimistically, that the felony charge that I was faced with could be redu...
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI Case
I saw Jeff H. for a DUI case. I was pulled over for driving without my lights on and was later arrested for a DUI. I was given tickets for both things. At this time I was a minor. I hired Jeff as my lawyer and by the end of everything he was able to reduce my DUI charge down to nothing at all and I w...
Posted by Mike | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Jeff's professionalism
Jeff Hilbrenner’s office was recommended to me to deal with my DWI case. I wanted a competent law firm as I was not proud of what happened to me and naturally I needed expertise, professionalism and privacy from a lawyer. After contacting his office, they immediately put me in contact with Jeff Hil...
Posted by Mark | November 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal defense review
I hired Jeff to defend a criminal case on the recommendation of a friend in Columbia. I thought Jeff was an excellent attorney. He is a straight shooter, tells you exactly how he sees it. He takes the time to review the facts of the case with you, points out his viewpoint from a defense standpoint...
Criminal defense lawyer
2021
Best of Columbia - Best Attorney, Inside Columbia
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005 - Present
Partner, Harper, Evans, Wade & Netemeyer
2001 - 2002
Staff Assistant, Congressman Ike Shelton
2009 - Present
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-MissouriBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
FarmHouse AssociationBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
U.S. District Court, Western District of MissouriMember
2005 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2005 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneyMember
2005 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal LawyersMember
2017 - 2019
Boone County Bar AssociationChair
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
English