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Clayton Has 315 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1327 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

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 Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: I was born in Iran and shortly thereafter my parents moved to Spain. I lived in Spain for several years and subsequently in the small country of Andorra, high in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. My entire formative education was th...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Clayton, 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 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 Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Review: "As a wife who stood beside my husband through one of the most heartbreaking and stressful times of our lives, I truly cannot put into words how grateful I am for TJ Hunsaker and Scott. Facing false accusations shook our family to the core and test..."

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business

Bio: Despite its demanding nature, trial work is one of the things Daniel Bruntrager likes best about practicing law. Trial advocacy is also an area in which his firm, Bruntrager & Billings, excels. "We have a great group of results-oriented trial...

Rating: 8.4

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McClain Law, LLC
7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1800, Clayton, MO

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Transportation, Licensing and more

Review: "Tarihya was so professional and very quick to reply when I reached out. After connecting with a few attorneys, I knew she was the best choice."

Rating: 5.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Review: "Justin has handled cases for members of our family over the past 35 years. Never once in that time have I ever heard or witnessed any negative behavior or deportment on his part."

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: I guarantee that I will thoughtfully and aggressively represent you or your loved one. My trial, negotiating experience and reputation for tough, honest representation span more than two decades. I know how to investigate a case and consider every...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (St. Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Matt saved me from a really, really stressful legal situation. I was impressed by how communicative he was and how quickly he responded anytime I had a question. Seriously, I cannot recommend him enough."

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(636) 689-1454

Matthew John Brown's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: My personal motto is that I am a man who wakes up each day hungry for life, focuses on making the most of my day and treats everyone with respect. Professionally, I always return client phone calls and communicate within 24-hours, and always seek ...

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

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

Bio: Michael is an Associate Attorney at Frank & Juengel Law Group. Michael graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and certificates in American Constitutional Democracy and...

Rating: 5.8

Call for a consultation(314) 582-4071

Michael Balk's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I have been litigating cases since 1982. Currently, the bulk of my practice is worker's compensation claims. If you are a trucker and were hired or injured in Missouri, I want to help you, regardless of where you live. I also accept other personal...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Our family met Brianne Besheer in July of 2025 at the most distressing time of our lives after our fifteen-year-old son was detained, facing charges of 1st degree felony assault with a heavy potential of adult prison time in his future. Brianne pi..."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "Eric is the man. He handled my traffic ticket very timely, keeping me updated throughout the whole process. I highly recommend him!"

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Review: "I had a great experience with my lawyer. He was extremely patient, helpful, and understanding throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable and informe..."

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Review: "Mr Nolan was professional explaining to me how the process works and asked relevant and pertinent questions concerning my case, which was in Marion Illinois. And most importantly, followed up over the course of many months to a successful outcome...."

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Family and more

Bio: Steven A. Waterkotte focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal defense. He defends the rights of the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Mr. Waterkotte has a reputation as a passionate and relentless fighter for his clients...

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(314) 930-3779

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Don’t Gamble With Your Life And Your Future

Rating: 7.3

Call for a consultation(314) 926-1931

Susan Kreher Roach's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (St. Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt & Lending Agreements and more

Bio: Nancy Martin is a partner at the law firm of Jenkins & Kling, P.C. located in Clayton, Missouri. She focuses her practice on bankruptcy, debtor/creditor rights, commercial law, and civil litigation. After working several years for a creditors'...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Matt is a partner with Rosenblum, Schwartz & Fry. Matt has successfully defended clients on charges ranging from murder to assault, robbery, and fraud. Matt’s focus is in the area of DWI, Drug, and Sex offenses. He also handles select civil...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Expungement and more

Bio: Criminal defense has been Jen's passion since she was in college. She graduated magna cum laude from Bellarmine University with degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies. Once she entered law school, Jen immediately got involved in commun...

Rating: 7.0

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