Leadwood Lawyers

Experience in all areas of immigration law, including family-based immigration, work-based immigration, nonimmigrant visas, defense against removal, and asylum.

The Hacking Law Practice, LLC, is a national immigration law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri. Primarily serving clients in Missouri and Illinois, we do work with employers and U.S. citizens and residents throughout the nation. We help families unite with loved ones from overseas. We assist U.S. employers hire and retain qualified international talent. Asylum law is a significant part of our legal practice as well. We also help people transition from lawful permanent residence to full U.S. citizenship. Deportation defense is another large part of our immigration practice. Focusing entirely on...

Mick Henderson is a Managing Partner and founding member of Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. Mr. Henderson, a lifelong St. Louisan, graduated from Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Marketing from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. During his time at UMSL, Mr. Henderson was a member of the school’s ice hockey team. As a Managing Partner of Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C., Mick focuses his practice in providing aggressive representation for injury victims in civil lawsuits and criminal defense. Mick has a reputation of tirelessly fighting...

Brittany D. Kozal’s practice at Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Dubin, Siegel & Payne, P.C. focuses on domestic relations. She represents clients in divorce, paternity, child custody, adoption, and guardianship matters. Brittany recognizes that every client is unique and she takes the time necessary to understand each client’s individual objectives and goals. Her record of success includes amicable settlements, as well as contested trials, for a diverse group of clients. Experienced in both civil and domestic litigation, Brittany is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal advice and counseling. Prior to joining...

I have been an attorney since 1988 and am licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois. I have been a partner at Rebman, Linhares & Beachem, P.C., since 1998. I have tried a number of cases in State and Federal Court over the years, but the primary focus of my practice is now concentrated in three areas: 1) Estate Planning and Elder Care/Disability Law. I draft traditional estate planning documents such as Revocable Trusts, Wills, and General Durable Power of Attorney documents for financial and health care decisions. I also draft specialized estate planning documents that can help protect assets...

Tim Belz has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri since 1982. He has handled dozens of cases concentrating on the civil liberties of individuals and organizations, particularly first amendment rights of free speech, religious freedom and association, and parental rights. He has also handled numerous business litigation matters. He has practiced in many state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Belz is a 1976 graduate, with high honors, of the University of Iowa Law School, where he graduated Order of the Coif, an honor open to those in the top ten percent of their class....

For over 25 years I have focused my practice in family law, with a particular emphasis on matters relating to the dissolution of marriage: divorce representation and mediation, child custody and child support. I am a native St. Louisan and a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, Class of '73. I am a divorce lawyer who has been where you are now and I understand the pain, stress and uncertainty you are experiencing. Several years ago I went through a difficult and contentious divorce and child custody battle with my ex-husband, and I have traveled this same path with...

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.

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

As a lawyer in St. Louis, Brian Cooke has embraced the role of a “small town lawyer in a big city”. That doesn’t mean that he doesn’t take on big cases, but it does mean that no matter how big or small the case, you’ll get personal attention from the initial consultation to the final resolution of your case. Customer Service is our top priority at the Cooke Law Firm, and you will be kept informed about your case every step of the way. Brian is a St. Louis native who has spent his career helping good people in bad situations....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

THE FISHMAN LAW FIRM, P.C., St. Louis, Missouri

Managing Partner of law practice with emphasis in civil litigation, criminal defense, injury and negligence law to include medical, health care, fire and accident law, debt collection defense, contract law, administrative hearings and appeals, and nursing home litigation, .

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...

Ken Leiser is a criminal defense lawyer based in the St. Louis metropolitan area. He also represents clients who have been cited for moving violation in the state of Missouri. Ken has first chair jury trial experiene and has successfully argued substantive motion on behalf of his clients at the trial court level and before the Missouri Supreme Court. Before entering private practice, Ken was a trial lawyer with the Missouri State Public Defender system.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ken was a professional journalist who wrote for publications in St. Louis and California.

University of Missouri - Accounting
Boston College Law '10

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...

Joshua Stevens is an attorney in the Litigation Practice Group of Greensfelder, Hemker, and Gale, P.C. He represents clients in general civil and commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis in securities litigation, class actions, and oil and gas matters. During law school, he was an intern for the Honorable Raymond W. Gruender of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and a mediator at the Better Business Bureau of St. Louis. Prior to law school, Mr. Stevens was a marketing consultant for several St. Louis area healthcare companies and a wholesale mortgage banker for a Fortune 500 financial...