Jennifer Koboldt Bukowsky

Jennifer Koboldt Bukowsky

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbia, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

217 North 9th Street, Columbia, MO

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

19 years | 1,200 cases

95%
DUI and DWI 5%

19 years | 200 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 19 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bukowsky Law Firm

217 North 9th Street, Columbia, MO, 65201

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Jennifer Koboldt Bukowsky's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The BEST, without a doubt!

Jennifer took my case after it had been pending for over two years and absolutely exceeded any expectations I had. Her work-ethic is truly unlike anything I have ever witnessed. My initial conviction was reversed by the Eastern District Appellate Court, thanks to Jennifer's hard work and knowledge of... the law. She worked diligently around the clock to uncover evidence that had been swept under the rug by others. She is passionate, hard working, determined, and extremely knowledgeable about the law. To say that she fought hard for me is an understatement; she gave me my life back. I am eternally grateful for the services provided by Jennifer Bukowsky!

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Never again.

This was hands-down the worst experience I've ever had in hiring someone. She was completely unprepared for my case, literally did not know (or remember) how to submit evidence to the court and visibly annoyed the judge. It was embarrassing. However, she seemed to think that she did a great job, so m...uch so that she tossed me out of her office for expressing my concerns that she hadn't been entirely honest about her experience/work ethic. Stay. Away. She just wants your money.

Jennifer Bukowsky

Replied last March 13, 2014

I'm sorry to hear that you had a bad experience. While I work hard to obtain the best results possible for each and every client, the law is an uncertain business and things don't always work out as well as we would like. Please contact my office directly and we can see if there is anything I can do to make things right.

Posted by Eric | November 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Gets Results

I met Jennifer Bukowsky after i was placed in jail on false accusations of a very serious crime, after meeting with Jennifer for the first time she explained the details of our defense and shortly after she built my case up around dozens of pages of evidence and video. I was released from jail with a...ll charges dropped three months after i was incarcerated due to the hard work tireless effort of The Bukowsky Law Firm I would highly recommend Jennifer, she's knowledgeable , caring , and ambitious.

Posted by Matthew | February 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense

A diligent, competent, and compassionate attorney.

I first met Jennifer Bukowsky as an inmate at the Boone County Jail. She was working as a public defender and could have easily treated me as just another case, but she didn't. Bukowsky's research into the circumstances and constitutionality of my arrest resulted in an incredible offer from the prose...cution not to take the case to trial. I went against her advice and plead out to a minimal charge and in hindsight, could have had the entire thing thrown out. I have since retained Bukowsky in private practice on another matter in which her thorough research into the case uncovered exculpatory evidence that I believe will result in a dismissal. Her knack for meticulously pouring through statutes, case law, evidence, and reports is what makes her a great attorney, but her willingness and ability to take on a jury trial is what sets her apart from the crowd. I witnessed Bukowsky secure a not guilty verdict by a jury on a murder charge, which is something that just doesn't happen in Boone County. She did this over the course of an intense 6-day murder trial in which she went toe-to-toe with police officers on the witness stand who were intent on securing a guilty verdict for their department at any cost. Although her never-back-down attitude doesn't make her many friends in the prosecutor's office, she's not in it to be their friend; she's in it to fight for her clients and that's exactly what she does. I can't recommend Jennifer Bukowsky highly enough as a criminal defense attorney.

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Jennifer Koboldt Bukowsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ben Faber

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jennifer is one of the most skilled, if not the most skilled attorney that I have had the privilege of working with. I have seen firsthand the relentless style of advocacy that she offers all of her clients, and her depth of knowledge of the law is second to none."

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John Roodhouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ben Faber

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Distinguished Recent Alumni, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law

2015

Director's Award, Missouri State Public Defender's System

2015

David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award, Missouri Bar Foundation

2014

Columbia's "20 Under 40", Columbia Business Times

2013

YLS Pro Bono Publico, Missouri Bar

2006

Order of the Coif, University of Missouri School of Law

2006

First Place- Mock Trial Competition, University of Missouri School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - 2010

Lead Trial Counsel, Missouri State Public Defender

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Missouri Supreme Court

Associations

2014 - Present

Boone County Bar Association

President

2014 - Present

Missouri Bar, Criminal Law Committee

Member- Drafting Subcommittee

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member- State Legislative Affairs Committee

2013 - Present

Missouri Bar, Criminal Law Committee

Council

2009 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Boone County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Women Lawyers' Association of Mid-Missouri

Member

2013 - 2014

Boone County Bar Association

Vice President

2011 - 2015

Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

2010 - 2013

Boone County Bar Association

Chair- Criminal Law Committee

2010 - 2013

Missouri Bar Criminal Code Revision Subcommittee

Member

2010 - 2014

Heart of Missouri United Way

Board of Directors

2010 - 2015

Columbia Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee

Board liaison

2007 - 2009

Elwood L Thomas Inns of Court

Associate

Sample of Legal Cases

First acquittal on a Boone County murder case in 47 years

Not guilty

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Education

2006

University of Missouri School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Annual Spring Training

Utilizing Technology in Litigation

2015

Annual Spring Training

Keynote- Preventing Wrongful Convictions

2013

Missouri Bar Annual Meeting Technology at Trial

2012

University of Missouri School of Law The Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Defense in Boone County

2012

Solo and Small Firm Conference Legislative Update

2012

2012

Missouri Bar CLE

The Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Defense in Boone County

2012

Law Practice Management- Professor Sarah Read

Managing your law practice

2011

University of Missouri School of Law Career Development Series Thinking of Going Solo?

2011

2011

Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference Legislative Roundup

2011

2010

Columbia Citizen's Police Review Board Monthly Meeting Police Patrol Car Recording Policy

Publications

Languages

English

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