Top Rated Ballwin, MO Criminal Defense Lawyers

29 criminal defense lawyers serve Ballwin, MO. Compare the best based on 74+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Saint Louis County are listed below.

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Ballwin Has 29 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 74 Reviews

Law Office of Rebekah Wedick
930 Kehrs Mill Rd.,, Suite 325-1, Ballwin, MO

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "I WAS ACCUSED OF A CRIME I DID NOT COMMIT (A FELONY). FORTUNATELY FOR ME, REBEKAH TOOK MY CASE AND DID A PHENOMENAL JOB. AFTER A LOT OF TIME AND HARD WORK, REBEKAH AND HER TEAM HELPED CONVINCE A JURY OF MY PEERS THAT I IN FACT WAS NOT GUILTY. I CO..."

Rating: 7.1

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Ballwin, MO

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Construction and Development, Appeals and more

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ballwin, MO

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Town and Country)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

As a former police officer, I can give you the best chances of winning your case!

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Denise L. Childress is an experienced trial lawyer and the President of Childress Legal, LLC. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and practices criminal, DWI-DUI, and traffic law. Ms. Childress spend the last five and a half y...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: At our firm, we are innovative and results-oriented. We do not limit ourselves to one single approach or one single philosophy. When a case requires aggressive action, we are aggressive. When a case requires negotiation, we work to negotiate a ben...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Fenton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I answer my own phone. You call me, you get a lawyer, unless I'm in court or with a client. I will return your call usually within hours. I have the highest Martindale-Hubble rating of "AV." With 28 years personal experience (my father has 58 year...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Fenton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate

Bio: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Educated at: the United States Military Academy–West Point; The philosophy of: Duty, Honor, Country - is firmly ingrained into every cadet St. Louis city police officer: no better place to experience and understand the peri...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "I have used Christian numerous times to resolve traffic tickets throughout St. Louis County. Timely and effective communication. Clearly outlines expectations and then executes. I would highly recommend."

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Education and more

Review: "Godly and ungodly don't get aloan; Good day! I avoid dance hot topics. Munich doesn't seem unfair o unjust."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Town And Country)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Mr. Ferman was friendly and helpful. He handled my case quickly and put everything into words I could understand. I was very satisfied with the way things turned out in my case as well."

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Town & Country)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "A case certainly out of the ordinary involving dogs and breeding what I admired most about Sara McAvoy is that first I had to prove I had a case. That I had evidence to back up my story - allegations. She had to FIRST believe she could actually ha..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Des Peres)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: At Jensen & Gray we pride ourselves in helping you find solutions to your problems that allow you to take control of your life. Whether the problem is the ending of a relationship, modifying custody or support, or eliminating debt, we're here to p...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Class Action, Litigation and more

Review: "As a fellow attorney, I have dealt with Brian in representing my own client in an adversary situation. Brian and his firm are excellent attorneys -- competent, conscientious and caring in representing their clients' best interests using the highes..."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Bio: Attorney James C. Ochs has been representing injury victims since 1984. He has practiced law in Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states and taken on more than 125 jury trials and 500 bench trials over the course of his career. As a St. Louis pe...

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Wildwood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, General Practice

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ballwin (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Ballwin, MO?

Mark Robert Bahn 50 years licensed
Vernon R. Dawdy 49 years licensed
Samuel William Panos 46 years licensed
John Robert Munich 44 years licensed
Edwin V. Butler 43 years licensed
James C. Ochs 41 years licensed
Edward J. Rolwes 40 years licensed
James Paul Towey 39 years licensed
David Jeffery Ferman 39 years licensed
Christopher Jay Doskocil 38 years licensed

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Which Ballwin, MO Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Jerrold Russell Burkhart 8 years licensed
Jonathan R. Lerman 9 years licensed
Taylor Anne Scott 13 years licensed
Richard Elliott Walker 13 years licensed
Denise L. Childress 13 years licensed
Christian William Bahn 16 years licensed
Rebekah Elizabeth Wedick 18 years licensed
Marcus Kenneth Gnade 24 years licensed
Tara Lynn Jensen 29 years licensed
Michael Craig Nathanson 31 years licensed

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Ballwin, MO Criminal Defense Lawyers

Ballwin Has 29 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 74 Reviews

Rebekah Elizabeth Wedick