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    Missouri Has 1381 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 5703 Reviews

    Joseph W. Flees

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    Joseph W. Flees

    4.936 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joe is a Partner in the law firm of Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. in Clayton, Missouri specializing in Federal and State criminal law. He is licensed in Missouri, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, The U.S. District Court South...
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    Daniel A. Juengel

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    Daniel A. Juengel

    5.04 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    High Caliber Criminal Defense Attorney With Over 25 Years Of Experience.
    Rating:  10
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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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    James L. Miller

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    James L. Miller

    4.511 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Jimmy Miller graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2014. He spent his time in law school interning for the prestigious firm of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP in New York City, NY. Jimmy provides legal representation to clients all ove...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Carl Joseph Civella

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    Carl Joseph Civella

    5.01 review
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Attended St. Louis Priory high school in Creve Coeur, Missouri before moving onto college at St. Louis University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree from St. Louis University in Finance in 1988...
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    Dominic Robert Cicerelli

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    Dominic Robert Cicerelli

    5.04 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Dominic Cicerelli was raised in St. Charles, MO and graduated from Francis Howell High School in 2008. He achieved his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012, where he graduated with cum laude honors...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Justin K. Summary

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    Justin K. Summary

    5.06 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Have You Been Arrested? Are You Facing Felony Charges? Call Today for a Free Initial Consultation!
    Rating:  8.6
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    Eric Lee Boehmer

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    Eric Lee Boehmer

    4.528 reviews
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    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Experienced, Award Winning Lawyer & Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for St. Charles County, MO
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Paul Hine

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    Jason Paul Hine

    4.715 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident and more
    Bio: Jason Hine graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2014. He spent his time in law school interning at a Prosecutor’s office and then working for a local criminal defense attorney. He also worked for a very well-known personal injury...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Anna Marchiony

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    Anna Marchiony

    5.02 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Anna is an Associate Attorney at Frank & Juengel Law Group. Anna brings a deep commitment to client-centered advocacy and is driven by a belief that each person deserves a vigorous and strategic defense at every stage of the legal process. Before ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Adam Darrell Woody

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    Adam Darrell Woody

    4.975 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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    Joseph S. Passanise

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    Joseph S. Passanise

    5.0461 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 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 49 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

    5.063 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 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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    Michael Kelly Kielty

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    Michael Kelly Kielty

    5.01 review
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Kielty Law
    Rating:  6.5
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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 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Jeffrey Goldfarb is a St. Louis criminal defense attorney with 30 years of trial experience in Missouri state and federal courts. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Super Lawyers. Goldfarb Law Group is located at...
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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 18 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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    Jill Christine Schaefer

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    Jill Christine Schaefer

    4.964 reviews
    Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 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:  9.8
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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 35 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...
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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 18 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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    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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