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    33 criminal defense lawyers serve Missoula, MT. Compare the best based on 178+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Missoula County are listed below.

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    Charles W. Schuyler

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    Charles W. Schuyler

    5.022 reviews
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    Charles Schuyler
    700 SW Higgins Ave, Suite 111, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    One who sleeps on Rights loses them. Justice delayed is justice denied. There are Legal and equitable grounds for a Proper Recovery or Adequate Remedy/Relief. Contact Schuyler Law Office and investigate what can be done. First contact is Free of c...
    Rating:  10
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    Sarah Marie Lockwood

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    Sarah Marie Lockwood

    5.019 reviews
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    Tipp Coburn Lockwood P.C.
    2200 Brooks Street, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Client satisfaction is my priority. I strive to be a powerful advocate for my clients and provide them with honest advice and responsive service.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Mathew M. Stevenson

    Mathew M. Stevenson

    4.317 reviews
    Stevenson Law Office
    1120 Kensington., Suite B, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Mat Stevenson established the Stevenson Law Office to protect the interests of anyone accused of a serious felony or misdemeanor — from violent to financial crimes, and from drug offenses to DUI/DWI arrests. Mat can represent your rights as a team...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Bryan Charles Tipp

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    Bryan Charles Tipp

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    Po Box 3778, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Bryan was born and raised in Missoula, graduating from Loyola Sacred Heart High School in 1980. After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Montana in Business Administration, he attended and graduated from the University of Puget S...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Peter Francis Lacny

    Peter Francis Lacny

    4.711 reviews
    McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk
    283 West Front Street, Suite 203, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Peter was admitted to the Montana State Bar in 2006, the U.S. District Court in 2006, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2008 and the United States Supreme Court in 2013. Peter is a shareholder at McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk. Peter has obtai...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Matthew Anthony McKeon

    Matthew Anthony McKeon

    4.517 reviews
    Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C.
    201 W. Main St., Suite 201, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Matthew A. McKeon was born and raised in the mining city of Butte, America. He attended Dartmouth College followed by the University of Montana School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Montana District Courts and the U.S. District Court, D...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Brian Carl Smith

    Brian Carl Smith

    5.01 review
    Office of the State Public Defender
    610 Woody Street, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Brian Smith is a 1997 graduate of the University of Montana School of Law. He was initially admitted to the North Dakota and Minnesota State Bars in 1997 and admitted in Montana in 1998. (Two bar exams at a time was enough.) He did not keep North ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Briana E. Kottke

    Briana E. Kottke

    4.912 reviews
    Stack & Kottke, PLLC
    234 E Pine St, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Bio: Briana is dedicated to ensuring the rights of the accused are respected and the actions of the government comply with the state and federal constitutions. She is a fierce advocate of each and everyone of her clients. Briana takes pride in how she ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Katherine Stack

    Katherine Stack

    5.01 review
    Stack & Kottke, PLLC
    234 East Pine, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Katy Stack is a lifelong Missoulian who enjoys playing volleyball, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family when not practicing law.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Abigail Coburn

    Abigail Coburn

    5.031 reviews
    Ryan & Miller, PLLC
    218 E. Front St., Suite 210, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Abigail graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 2017. While in law school, she was selected to compete on the trial team, where she gained invaluable experience trying cases locally and at the regional level. During law school an...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Martin W. Judnich

    Martin W. Judnich

    4.922 reviews
    Judnich Law Office
    501 S. Russell Street, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: The Judnich Law Office offers premier level representation in several areas of law encluding DUI defense, Personal Injury claims and divorce/parenting matters. We are located in Missoula, Montana and Hamilton, Montana. Follow updates on Montana le...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Paul M. Leisher

    Paul M. Leisher

    5.01 review
    257 W. Front St., Suite A, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I cannot say that Paul is the best lawyer you can hire, but he is better than any I have had, and I guess I have had half a dozen in my life. He will fight for you, he doesn't need to be prompted to stand up for you, he just does it. I had 17 misd..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Brian Michael Lebsock

    Brian Michael Lebsock

    5.03 reviews
    Post & Lebsock, PLLC
    201 West Main St., Suite 101, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more
    Bio: Brian has a diverse practice now focused primarily on both criminal and civil litigation. Brian also has significant experience representing clients in divorces and parenting actions. Brian has litigated cases from Western Montana to the far reach...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Lance Patrick Jasper

    Lance Patrick Jasper

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    Reep, Bell & Jasper, P.C.
    202 W Spruce St, Po Box 7785, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance and more
    Bio: Lance is a 1999 graduate of the Gonzaga School of Law and is licensed to practice in Montana State, Federal and Municipal Courts. He is a Montana trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense and plaintiff's litigation. He has tried several major ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    James C. Murnion

    James C. Murnion

    5.05 reviews
    Law Office of James C. Murnion, PLLC
    415 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury
    Bio: James is a fourth generation Montanan and lifelong resident of this beautiful state. He has dedicated his career to representing everyday people against the oppression of the powerful, whether that be the government, big corporations, insurance co...
    Rating:  7.2
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    David Michael Maldonado

    David Michael Maldonado

    5.01 review
    Maldonado Law, PLLC
    210 N. Higgins, Suite 226, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Appeals and more
    Bio: David Maldonado has successfully defended numerous clients charged with DUI, Drug Offenses, and multiple other criminal charges. He is the founder and owner of Maldonado Law, PLLC which maintains two offices: Missoula and Butte, MT. He maintains a...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Robin Ammons

    Robin Ammons

    5.05 reviews
    Robin Ammons Attorney at Law, PLLC
    210 North Higgins Ave Suite 205, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ms. Ammons is a registered nurse and an attorney. She has seen firsthand that vulnerable people need protection and guidance. As a lawyer, she believes in protecting her clients and resolving problems as they arise. She will work with your persona...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Vincent John Pavlish

    Vincent John Pavlish

    5.01 review
    2419 Mullan Road., Suite B, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I was so frustrated with the insurance adjuster I was almost ready to give up. It was someone else’s fault that I was hurt, but the adjuster made me feel like the bad guy. Marty & Vinnie were great and I couldn’t believe I didn’t come to the..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Miva VanEngen

    Miva VanEngen

    5.04 reviews
    VanEngen Law Office, PC
    2825 Stockyard Rd, Suite J6, Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Miva VanEngen is a Montana native. She has a passion for helping others in a time of crises and rises to the occassion when met with adversity.
    Rating:  6.3
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    John Palmer Rhodes

    John Palmer Rhodes

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    Missoula, MT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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