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    Missouri Has 1374 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 5608 Reviews

    Christopher Patrick Dulle

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    Christopher Patrick Dulle

    5.099 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    I’m Chris Dulle & I know not all criminal cases are the same. I will handle your case on its merits.
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Darrell Woody

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    Adam Darrell Woody

    4.972 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Career, award winning, criminal defense attorney here to fight for you.
    Rating:  10
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    David Bell

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    David Bell

    5.0106 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Helping good people navigate through a bad situation, David brings decades of experience to achieve the best outcomes. Don't wait, call for an initial consultation today.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph S. Passanise

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    Joseph S. Passanise

    5.0461 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Over 75 years of combined Criminal Defense Expertise. Put to Work for You.
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Lurie

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    David Michael Lurie

    4.821 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Scared? Anxious? Confused? Help is here. Representing good people who make mistakes.
    Rating:  10
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    Ben Faber

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    Ben Faber

    5.060 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Exclusively handling criminal cases including DWI, Drug Crimes, Violent Crime, and Federal Offenses.
    Rating:  10
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    Jill Christine Schaefer

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    Jill Christine Schaefer

    4.963 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI
    Whatever your criminal law problem, Jill can get you through this. Call today for your consultation. 314-309-3426. 24 years experience.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jeffrey Alex Goldfarb

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    Jeffrey Alex Goldfarb

    5.016 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    State and Federal Criminal Defense and trial attorneys. We handle all federal drug conspiracies, white collar criminal defense, the most serious state charges and DWI charges in any court.
    Rating:  10
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    R. Christopher Simons

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    R. Christopher Simons

    4.9146 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Our award winning criminal defense lawyers are at your service. Aggressive experienced representation with multiple defense strategies. Free confidential consultation with our criminal attorneys
    Rating:  10
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    Timothy Richard Cisar

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    Timothy Richard Cisar

    5.05 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Give our firm a chance to help you.
    Rating:  10
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    Bert William Fulk

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    Bert William Fulk

    5.013 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    "Super Lawyers", "Top 40 Under 40" and "Lead Counsel" rated for Criminal Defense and DWI Defense.
    Rating:  10
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    Dionne Michelle Scherff

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    Dionne Michelle Scherff

    5.02 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Dionne Scherff defends adults and juveniles against criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri federal and state courts. A former prosecutor who focused in child abuse and sex crime cases, Dionne transitioned to criminal defense practice in 2003. Dio...
    Rating:  10
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    James E. Carmichael

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    James E. Carmichael

    5.09 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Representing clients on DWI charges, felonies and misdemeanors for over 37 years.
    Rating:  9.0
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    Branden Scott Twibell

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    Branden Scott Twibell

    5.016 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Award-winning attorney with 50+ years of firm experience in state and federal criminal defense.
    Rating:  10
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    Tyson Jared Martin

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    Tyson Jared Martin

    5.02 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Our experiences is your best defense. Call for a free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Lee Boehmer

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    Eric Lee Boehmer

    4.627 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Experienced, Award Winning Lawyer & Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for St. Charles County, MO
    Rating:  10
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    J Christopher Allen

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    J Christopher Allen

    5.033 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Trusts and more
    I am "Trial tested and on your side!" My law firm Allen & Rector, P.C. is the largest firm in the area with myself and three other skilled attorneys and great staff. There is no substitute for knowledge, ability, experience and a sincere desire to...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Matthew Allen Russell

    Matthew Allen Russell

    4.962 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I strive to help people through the legal process. I take the time to explain to them what is happening with their case and the effects that can have on their lives. Attorneys get the reputation of not returning phone calls or talking "down" to pe...
    Rating:  10
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    Scott Allen Hamblin

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    Scott Allen Hamblin

    4.945 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more
    CALL NOW! Proven Results. Satisfied Clients. Missouri Criminal Trial Lawyer.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jeffrey Lee Hilbrenner

    Jeffrey Lee Hilbrenner

    4.714 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: 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...
    Rating:  8.7
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