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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 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: 9.4

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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 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 28 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: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 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 lawy...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: John R. Fenley practices in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense. He received his Bachelor's degree in communication and political science from DePauw University and his law degree from St. Louis University. While in law school Mr. Fenley ...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

Bio: Why a lawyer? This is a common question that I get from friends, family and even my kids. For me it came when I was in college. At the very mature age of 18 (insert sarcasm), I knew I was interested in the law and that’s about it. I grew up watchi...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

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

Bio: Judge Adler received his B.S. degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting, from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law. Judge Adler was admitted to the Missouri Bar in ...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Review: "Jim was absolutely the best,he stayed consistent on my case constantly kept me updated and went to war for me in the court room,I highly recommend him..."

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 63 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: For more information, visit Attorney Cavanagh's page at: Jack Cavanagh graduated from St. Louis University School of Law and began his career handling Personal Injury cases. From there, Jack worked at the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Of...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 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 15 years

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

Bio: I met with my first client on the couch of my old apartment. The apartment was cheap and gross. I was just out of law school. I had graduated law school during one of the worst legal markets in history. Jobs were scarce and the ones that were avai...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 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 (Webster Groves)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "Nicholas Lindley is a lifesaver! He was very prompt, understanding and so helpful during my experience with the St. Louis City Police. He was able to get my charge reduced and I am thrilled with the outcome. I highly recommend using him if you eve..."

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 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 (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business

Bio: Ask Charles H. Billings what makes Bruntrager & Billings stand out, and he'll cite the wealth of experience possessed by the law firm's attorneys, as well as the personal attention their clients receive. "We treat people the way we want to be trea...

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Construction & Development and more

Leading Trial Attorneys in St. Louis Since 1991. Experienced Trial Lawyers with winning strategies.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(314) 899-5846

Gary Edward Snodgrass's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (St. Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Matthew Brown is extremely knowledgeable and reliable. Guy is an absolute powerhouse in the courtroom. If you’re looking to get the job done, hire him don’t think twice."

Rating: 6.3

Call for a consultation(636) 689-1454

Matthew John Brown's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Clayton (Saint Louis)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Review: "John Peel always went above and beyond for me, he showed compassion and careful consideration for not only my case, but me as well. He helped me through a very difficult time, I highly recommend him."

Rating: 7.4

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