Laclede County Lawyers

Gonzalo Fernandez attended St. Louis Priory High School, Boston College and then returned home to St. Louis where he got his J.D. and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1989. After graduate school Gonzalo moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in the International Trade Department of Baker & McKenzie, the world's largest law firm with over 1,500 lawyers in offices in 150 countries. As a young attorney Gonzalo wanted to pursue his passion for trial work and he left Baker & McKenzie in 1991 to take a position as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the St....

John G. Simon’s work as Managing Partner at the firm has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars for past clients. Well-respected in his field, John’s career includes several published works, frequent community involvement, and the role of adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law.

I am a personal injury lawyer in St. Louis, Missouri representing people injured through no fault of their own in workplace accidents, car, truck and motorcycle accidents, slip, trip and falls, at the hands of defective products or negligent doctors, and other injury causing events. I also represent people in probate litigation matters, including will and trust contests, contested guardianship and conservatorship cases, trustee's breach of fiduciary obligations and other related matters. I represent people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Lincoln County, Warren County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, and many other...

Branson Wood has firmly established himself as one of the leading attorneys in Northeast Missouri. He provides sophisticated legal services with a special focus on personal injury. That is 35 years of demanding justice for personal injury victims and the survivors of those killed in accidents. Find out why Branson Wood is the best choice for your personal injury case. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

DWI, Criminal, Federal Criminal & Civil litigation attorney with extensive jury trial and courtroom experience.

Mr. Graves focuses his practice on the needs of businesses and the transportation industry. In addition to 26 years of private commercial law practice, he served in senior management of three different types of surface transportation companies; as president of a major regional LTL general commodities carrier; as a president of a large national truckload carrier; and vice-chairman and chief legal officer of a logistics management and intermodal marketer.

If You Have Been Injured Because Of The Actions Of Another Person Or Company, Call For FREE To Find Out Why You Should Have Legal Representation If you or a family member has been seriously injured, as the result of someone else's negligence, it is advisable to seek legal counsel to file a Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury claim. For over 27 years I have been helping the “Little Guy” fight for fair compensation against large corporations and insurance companies with great success. I have personally handled over $30 million dollars worth of injury cases from start to finish. I...

Jeffrey Carey is a member of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and received the Legal Champion award from Missouri Lawyer's Weekly in 2014.

His practice focuses on complex personal injury cases, bankruptcy, and domestic litigation.

Jeff is of counsel to Boyd, Kenter, Thomas and Parrish, LLC and the firm has deep experience in worker's compensation, products liability, complex personal injury, and labor and employment law. With the power of our team, we can handle almost any legal problem.

Lee's Summit - Independence - Sedalia - Overland Park

Tom Wilmowski is widely considered one of Missouri and Southern Illinois’s top personal injury lawyers. Tom prides himself on using his inside knowledge of the insurance industry to obtain maximum value — and often more — for his clients. Tom spent nearly a decade representing insurance carriers and some of the nation’s largest trucking companies. He obtained his Class A Commercial Driver’s License in 2010 and utilizes that hands-on knowledge to benefit his clients. Tom strongly believes that each claim is unique and requires its own strategic plan. While many personal injury attorneys delegate claims to non-attorney staff, Tom is personally involved from...

Dr. Middleton is a tenured Full Professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. Louis University School of Law. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Xavier University of Louisiana, a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia and JD from St. Louis University School of Law. Dr. Middleton was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society, a Theodore McMillian Scholar and Dean’s Scholar while at SLU School of Law. Dr. Middleton operates a solo practice with an emphasis in immigration law and...

Kirby has long been an advocate for the legalization of marijuana and a critic of the "War on Drugs" and has been studying and writing on the subject since the 1990s. The voters of Missouri spoke on November 8, 2022 and passed a Constitutional Amendment to legalize marijuana use by adults age 21 and older, and sets a 6% sales tax on marijuana sales. The Amendment will also bring justice to so many Missourians that have lost their freedom, jobs, housing, reputations, and dignity by allowing for the expungement of arrest and conviction records of non-violent marijuana offenses, except...

Retired assisant U.S. Attorney, Federal Criminal Defense. Retired US Army Reserve.

I founded Hannam Law on the rich and varied experiences I gathered throughout my legal career. My journey began in the Caribbean where I earned my Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with First Class Honors, studying in both Barbados and Jamaica. I then served as Assistant Crown Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers in Kingston, Jamaica, where I honed my skills in public service and advocacy. My legal pursuits then took me to the United States, starting with Legal Aid of North Carolina in Winston-Salem. After a period dedicated to my family, I obtained my Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School,...

Linda Freeman, in her experience as a criminal defense attorney, prosecutor and family law attorney, has spent her entire legal career in the courtroom. Her zealous advocacy for her clients and victims set her apart and make her a fierce opponent in the courtroom. She has a diverse skill set, from depositions and motion hearings to jury trials for the most serious crimes. Linda has been recognized for her advocacy for children, committing a significant amount of her practice to fighting for kids, either as victims of abuse, innocent bystanders in custody battles or as children who have found...

Renee Murphy is dedicated to providing quality representation for her clients. We handle all traffic, DWI and license cases, and all serious felonies. We also handle divorce, custody, paternity, guardianship,grandparents rights and adoptions. If you have been injured in a car accident,we can help.

Mr. Norrick was raised in Eureka, Missouri,graduated from Eureka High School in 1975,attended Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri where he majored in history and government, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. Mr. Norrick then attended and graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law in 1982, the same year he was admitted to the Missouri Bar Association. While a law student Mr. Norrick was a member of the editorial staff of the Missouri Law Review in 1980-82. Mr. Norrick was a member of the Order of the Coif, which is restricted to...

ennifer Dodson is the founding member of Law Office of Jennifer Dodson. Jennifer began her career with a large national firm, where she focused in the practice area of consumer Bankruptcy, both personal and small business. Having represented over thousands of Debtors in both Kansas and Missouri she has vast experience in all aspects and intricacies in the field of Bankruptcy and asset protection.Jennifer received her degree in Political Science and Religious Studies with a Minor in Sociology from University of Denver in 2005 where she graduated with Honors. While in college Jennifer interned for a Bankruptcy Trustee in Colorado,...

I moved from Philadelphia to attend Washington University in St. Louis Law School. After completing my undergraduate studies, I embarked on a career in corporate insurance, followed by an MBA, before ultimately deciding to pursue a career in law. Post-law school, I joined a local firm in Clayton, where I focused on commercial litigation. Over the years, I discovered a passion for advocating on behalf of injured parties, which led me to establish my own solo law practice. I currently represent clients in a variety of cases, including injuries, car crashes, workers' compensation, employment discrimination, negligence, and other legal areas. My...

Samantha D. Pennington has extensive work experience including handling a plethora of challenging estate planning and family law matters. Her education began with her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Chicago John Marshall Law School in 2009. She continued her legal education at John Marshall and, in 2010, earned a Legum Magistra (LL.M) in Tax Law, with an emphasis in estate planning. Prior to law school, Samantha spent three years working as a paralegal in employment discrimination and products liability. While in law school, Samantha earned several awards and recognitions including; being hand selected as an LL.M student to serve...

University of Missouri - Accounting
Boston College Law '10

Christopher L. Yarbro graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia, School of Law in 2004, achieving honors including the dean’s list for all semesters, CALI award of excellence in the field of modern payment systems, a qualifying candidate for Missouri Law and Policy Review Journal, and recipient of the George I Wallach endowment. He began his practice in Poplar Bluff in 2004, and has tried multiple criminal and civil jury trials. Chris' practice includes medical negligence, products liability, automobile accident, workers compensation and other serious injury cases, as well as criminal defense, family law and general trial...

With more than 30 years experience, Ronald J. Brockmeyer has established himself as a go-to resource for people needing legal representation in St. Charles County, Missouri, and the entire St. Louis metropolitan area.

Areas of Practice
Criminal defense
DWI
Federal Charges
Traffic law
Municipal law
Family law
Drug violations
Assault
Theft/Stealing
Driving While Suspended/Revoked

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015 - Present
Purple Heart, U.S. Army
Bronze Star, U.S. Army
Saint Louis University School of Law, St Louis, Missouri - J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1975
Washington University, St Louis, Missouri - B.S., Bachelor of Science - 1972

Bar Admissions
Missouri, 1975
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1976
Illinois, 1989
U.S. Federal Court, 1976
U.S. Supreme Court, 1980

Sean Tierney is an experienced civil litigation and criminal defense attorney. Prior to co-founding Schoeneberg Tierney, LC, Sean was a founding member of the highly successful bankruptcy and consumer protection firm, Tierney & Westerfeld, LC. On joining Schoeneberg Tierney, Sean said, “I’ve always wanted the opportunity to devote 100% of my practice to litigation. When Wayne approached me with his vision for a full service trial practice, I knew he was on to something, and I knew the time was right.” Schoeneberg Tierney, LC was formed a short time later. “I love what I do. My clients trust...