McDonald County Criminal Lawyers

Mr. Davies has extensive experience with defending the criminally accused including DUI, felony DUI, drug possession, felony possession with intent, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, robbery, burglary, and a multitude of other misdemeanors and felony charges. Mr. Davies is dedicated to defending the rights of the accused from the multiple felon to the first time violator. Mr. Davies’ trial experience and results has caused the National Trial Lawyers Association to name him as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Mr. Davies has experience handling high profile cases that receive national media attention and will combat the negative...

Attorney John M. Lynch has over eight years of law enforcement experience as a police investigator and federal drug task force agent. Paired with his legal degree from St. Louis University School of Law, Mr. Lynch provides a unique and candid perspective for people charged with a full range of criminal activities. His practice includes federal criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, drug possession defense and white-collar crime defense. Attorney Lynch was Invited to speak at Washington University regarding gun ownership rights and the associated legislative process. As a repeat lecturer, Attorney Lynch's keen Insight into the Second Amendment and how...

Mr. Joseph represents individuals and businesses during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in federal and state courts. He also represents businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, primarily in federal court. He leads the firm’s criminal and civil asset forfeiture practice groups.

Mr. Joseph received his juris doctorate in 2000 from the University of Kansas School of Law. He was invited to membership in the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. Mr. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

James Briscoe
Concentrates on CRIMINAL DEFENSE of all law violations in state and municipal court, including:
-Assault
-Burglary
-Domestic Assault
-Driver’s License Suspensions
-Drug Possession
-Drug Distribution and Manufacture
-DWI
-Murder
-Sex offenses
-Stealing
-Tampering with a motor vehicle
-Traffic Tickets
-Weapons/Firearms violations

FREQUENT COUNTIES OF PRACTICE
- St. Charles Co
- St. Louis Co
- Lincoln Co
- Pike Co.
- Warren Co

BACKGROUND
Born and raised in St. Charles, MO ( Duchesne High School Class of ’86)
Graduate of University of Dayton (B.S. Criminal Justice ’90)
Law degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana (’93).
Past President of the St. Charles County Bar Association
Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - City of LSL
Member of Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Appearance on the Today Show, 12/4/2007...

Edwin Butler is a diligent attorney with strong litigation and negotiation skills developed over years of experience. He consistently takes the initiative and delivers creative solutions to achieve positive results for clients. Attorney Butler thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment and possesses an unyielding work-ethic, passion and skill. As a former prosecutor and member of the Missouri Special Public Defender panel, we have the experience you need if you are being detained, investigated, or charged with a crime. If you have received a criminal summons, or recently been arrested, you want an attorney that will act with...

Joel has been practicing law for over 40 years. Before opening his private law practice, he held positions in the U.S. Department of Justice, both in the U.S. Attorney's Office and its Civil Rights Division, where he earned a Special Achievement Award for 'sustained superior performance". Joel learned tenacity early on. He lettered in football while playing on the 1959 University of Missouri Orange Bowl team, and that year, the coaches bestowed him with the "Oil Can" Award for showing the most hustle and morale on the Tiger team. He began his practice with many...

My name is Steve Hardin. I am an attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience. I founded the Hardin Law Firm, LLC because I have dedicated my career to helping people in trouble. My goal is to help people solve their problems and get back to their lives. I am here to help you. I am currently accepting cases in the following areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury. I WILL do the hard work your case requires. During my career, I have aggressively represented people with matters ranging from civil hearings to...

Eric Boehmer is an attorney with the experience, confidence and knowledge to deal with the authorities when it comes to defending individuals against criminal charges and defending your rights. Eric’s passion is the courtroom and trying cases. He has tried numerous Judge and Jury trials with an extremely high success rate. He has multiple acquittals in Class A felony jury trials as well as many lower level felony and misdemeanors. Eric’s proven track record and attention to detail in working for his clients has earned him a well deserved reputation as a successful attorney.

Mr. White is a warrior for justice committed to righting wrongs and up holding our greatest American freedom-the right to an unfettered and unlimited trial by jury of your peers.

He is dedicated to aggressively representing and defending people charged with drunk driving in Missouri and seeking justice through trial by jury when necessary.

In addition to drunk driving charges, he can help you with serious criminal charges, traffic tickets, and personal injury cases.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Mr. White encourages you to contact him; however, viewing this Web...

Tory Leavitt Attorney is skilled in Criminal defense, Divorce, & Family Law. With over 12 years of prosecutor experience in Jackson County, Missouri, Troy Leavitt Attorney has the knowledge and trial skills to be a hard-hitting advocate on your side. From traffic violations, DUI/DWI, drug cases, and other criminal matters to all domestic matters including divorce, modifications, paternity, orders of protection, or any other matters, Troy Leavitt attorney has the experience and will devote the time necessary to zealously protect your rights and strives to keep you informed of all stages of your case and care about you making...

I am a graduate of the Washburn University School of Law, where I was active in the Criminal Litigation Clinic, the Veterans' Legal forum, and the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy. I am currently a member of the Missouri Bar, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Prior to attending Washburn, I served in both the United States Marine Corps and the United Sates Navy. My goal as an attorney is to provide you with the kind of dedication and attention to detail demanded by military service. Additionally, time in...

Highly experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney specializing in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and post-conviction relief.

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney who will give your case the personal attention it deserves. I provide skilled and aggressive yet cost-effective representation to those facing criminal charges or a DWI/DUI. I have been successfully fighting for clients for 30 years, handling a wide range of case types. I believe I can help you as well. I make it a point to keep my clients fully informed about their cases and to return all client calls and emails the same day. Being accessible to my clients is a top priority. All of my...

My reason to become an attorney was simple - I wanted to help people navigate the legal system, whether it was in business or the criminal justice system. I was (and still am) an entrepreneur before I became an attorney, and I have been a part of over a half dozen startups, both large and small. These experiences gave me a wealth of real-world experiences that I bring to my practice. I am also passionate about the criminal justice system, and many of the common issues surrounding the system, and want to help my clients go through this process with...

Ms. Schaefer started her legal career in 1997 and has practiced criminal law exclusively for the last 21 years. After graduating law school, Ms. Schaefer practiced criminal defense in rural Missouri where she specialized in methamphetamine manufacturing cases. A successful trial lawyer, she has earned victories defending the rights of the accused in all types of cases from misdemeanors to murder.

In 2006, Ms. Schaefer established her law firm, Jill Schaefer LLC in Clayton, Missouri. She has earned a reputation as a tough and skilled advocate, often receiving dismissals and acquittals in seemingly unwinnable cases. Her practice...

I started my practice in 2004. During this time at Weber Law Firm, I have been able to focus on the areas of law I enjoy and gain, what i feel is, many years of invaluable experience and knowledge. I primarily help my clients in the areas Criminal Law and Personal Injury Law. Some examples of Criminal Law charges I frequently handle include Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI), driving while suspended, minor in possession (MIP), drug charges, traffic violations, probation revocations, and stealing/shoplifting. The Personal Injury claims I can assist you with include motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, and slip...

Amber is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law where she graduated six months early at the top of her class with a Family Law emphasis.

During law school, Amber received the coveted induction into Phi Delta Phi legal honor society and made the Dean's list every semester.

While still in law school, Amber gained early litigation experience as an attorney for the Child and Family Services Clinic and Guardian ad Litem Clinic. During law school, Amber also obtained additional litigation experience clerking for a group of general practice attorneys and gained invaluable...

As the owner of the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, I manage an amazing team of lawyers who focus on criminal and DWI defense, while also collaborating with a team of lawyers on personal injury and nursing home abuse and neglect cases.

I have extensive trial experience with more than 200 trials, including dozens of jury trials, and have not lost a trial in over 10 years. I enjoy mentoring and training other lawyers in trial skills - those on the team at Benjamin Law Firm in addition to lawyers across...

I practice criminal defense, and immigration law. I represent criminal defendants in cases at the state and federal level involving DWI, assault, drug offenses, theft, and sexual offenses. My expertise encompasses all areas of immigration law, with special focus on deportation defense, family immigration, appeals and federal court litigation.

I am highly experienced in counseling immigrants and criminal defense attorneys about the immigration consequences of criminal activity. This sets me apart from most criminal defense attorneys, who have a very limited understanding of the immigration consequences for their clients.

I am a trial attorney specializing in criminal defense. I have defended numerous Felony jury trials to not guilty verdicts in jurisdictions all across Missouri. I have achieved hundreds of dismissals and amended charges on behalf of my clients as well. I will never pressure you to "take a deal" but will provide you with all of the options and information you will need to make an informed decision. If you need a trial then I am ready and willing to try your case to jury verdict.

Tamara has focused her practice on criminal defense and serious personal injury her entire career. She has handled countless felonies charges in State Court as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense counsel. She also focuses her practice on litigation of serious personal injury accidents. Tamara has a fierce reputation as an outstanding advocate excelling in both criminal defense and personal injury.

Combs Waterkotte is a highly rated St. Louis criminal defense attorney firm located in the heart of Saint Louis, MO. If you are looking for a St. Louis DWI Attorney, look no further. Our co-founders and lead attorneys, Christopher M. Combs and Steven A. Waterkotte, can handle your case if you have been charged with any crime, ranging from minor drug charges to serious federal charges, DUI & DWI charges. An experienced, highly respected, and a reputable lawyer can assist you in fighting for your rights and your freedom. You will not find more effective St. Louis criminal...

Kevin Webb may be found in Lafayette Square. A graduate of Washington University School of Law, he has interned with both the City Counselor’s Office in St. Louis City and the Public Defender’s Office in St. Louis County. An alumnus of the school’s trial team and the Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts summer program, Kevin enjoys working in both the courtroom and the community.

Criminal defense lawyer focusing on federal criminal defense, drug charges, internet crimes, white collar defense and supervised release violations. At the state level our premiere firm focuses on all criminal felony charges as well as probation violations.

St. Louis criminal defense & traffic law attorney Andrea Storey Rogers helps people in the St. Louis area and throughout Missouri with speeding tickets and criminal charges, such as shoplifting, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while suspended, minor in possession of alcohol (MIP), withdrawal of guilty pleas, and arrest warrants. Andrea offers a free consultation, a flat-fee price quote, and an estimate of your court fines and fees. When you call The Rogers Law Firm, you will speak directly with attorney Andrea Rogers. Andrea has been practicing law in St. Louis since 2005.

At the Law Office of Shin Cho, clients can rest assured that their cases are in good hands. Shin Cho has handled well over a thousand criminal and traffic matters, through every single step of the process, from pre-charge investigations to multiple-day jury trials. Attorney Shin Cho also recognizes the importance of maintaining regular contact with his clients, and makes it a priority to keep his clients in the loop. Whether it be a simple traffic ticket, a DWI and/or license suspension matter, or a serious felony, you can rely on Mr. Cho to guide you...

Mike has spent his whole life in the Mid-Missouri area and lives with his wife, Caitlin, in Columbia. At the Law Office of Mike Campbell, Mike devotes his entire practice to litigation. Mike focuses on representing those individuals who have been seriously injured and those who are facing criminal prosecution. Outside of his practice, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and participating in a number of community organizations.

Carrie is a passionate and relentless advocate who doesn't take no for an answer, and fights strategically and relentlessly for her clients. She has earned the reputation as a top criminal defense lawyer in Phelps County and surrounding Counties. Through her boutique law practice, she gives personal, undivided, and often 'round-the-clock attention to all clients in an effort to provide the absolute best defense possible. Many of her courtroom successes as a criminal defense lawyer have come in matters that others considered hopeless.

The Farrow Law Office is in West Plains, Missouri and represents clients throughout the area in family law matters, criminal defense, traffic violations and river tickets. We represent clients throughout Southern Missouri. The counties and cities listed below are included in our coverage area. For city charges, counties not listed here, including appellate cases, please contact our office directly. Rick Farrow is a Missouri native and has practiced law in West Plains, Missouri since January 2001. His initial legal work was as a trial attorney for the Missouri Public Defenders Office where he handled thousands of cases, including serious...

Recently voted "Best Attorney in Callaway County" 4 years in a row by the readers of the Fulton Sun newspaper. Lawyer W. Derek Hux focuses on criminal defense for the good folks of the City of Fulton, Callaway County, and all central Missouri.

For nearly two decades, The Traffic Lawyers of Kopecky Law, P.A. have represented thousands of clients in various traffic matters ranging from speeding tickets to complicated DUI/DWI cases. Traffic law is our life and we spend most of our day in courts all across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. We have several offices in the Kansas City Metro Area and one in St. Louis where we meet clients. However, we do a significant amount of work with clients completely over the internet or over the phone. Our goal is to make it as easy on you as possible. We know our...

Ms. Freeman's primary areas of practice include:

Domestic and Family Law matters: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Orders of Protection, Contempt of Court, Adoption; Juvenile Court matters including Parental Representation.

Criminal matters: Domestic Violence; Child Abuse, Child Neglect and Endangerment; misdemeanor DWI/DUI; Traffic Violations; and other Criminal Offenses;

Additionally, Ms. Freeman is certified by the Missouri Bar Association as a Guardian ad Litem for matters concerning the interest and welfare of children and for adults alleged as incompetent in certain probate matters.

Ms. Freeman's years of previous experience in the US Army and in...

I am a criminal defense attorney. That is all that I do. I do not dabble in other areas of law. I solely practice criminal defense. Whether your case requires a jury trial, plea negotiations, or appellate advocacy, I have done all of these things effectively and continue to do them on a daily basis. Criminal charges have serious consequences that can follow a person for life. I strive to have a close connection with all of my clients to ensure that they feel comfortable and are always...

Matthew Jones began his legal career by taking an associate position with Anderson, Sundell & Skinner P.C. in 2019. Mr. Jones represents clients in all areas of law and provides legal research and litigation support to Mr. Sundell and Mr. Skinner as needed.

Mr. Jones was raised in Stanberry, Missouri. After graduating from Stanberry High School, Mr. Jones attended Northwest Missouri State University from which he graduated with a degree in Political Science. Mr. Jones graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law in 2019. Upon being sworn as a Missouri attorney, Mr. Jones...

Mr. Cosgrove has a diverse litigation and trial practice. He has achieved substantial and often unexpected positive results in a variety of complex matters. Prior to his return to private practice in 2006, Mr. Cosgrove served as Missouri’s Commissioner of Securities where he supervised attorneys, investigators and auditors investigating and prosecuting violations of the state’s securities laws. He was responsible for identifying practices or industry sectors appropriate for enforcement measures and also supervised the Securities Division’s registration and audit sections. Additionally, he interfaced with the SEC, NASD (now FINRA), NASAA (North American Securities Administrators Association) and various other state and...

Ramona Gau graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hannibal LaGrange University. It was actually a very specific, negative incident during her time that helped her make the decision between being a police officer and being a lawyer. Seeking to live out the concept her dear Mother instilled in her, that if "you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life", Ramona went on to the University of Missouri- Columbia Law School. There she had the distinguished honor of placing in the Moot Court Top 10.

Because she understands that attorneys typically meet people going through especially hard...