Missouri Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

522 E Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA

Curtis G. Hanrahan is a Jefferson City, Missouri, attorney at Hanrahan & Nacy, P.C., whose practice includes criminal, family and juvenile law. Personal injury litigation, corporate law and real estate law also appear in his individual practice description. The firm lists its office at 522 E Capitol Avenue in Jefferson City. A Columbia, Missouri, native, Hanrahan earned both of his degrees at the University of Missouri: a B.S.B.A. in 1980 and a J.D. in 1983. His professional biography lists authorization to practice in Missouri state courts and in the federal district courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court are also among his listed court admissions. His biography names four professional memberships: the Cole County Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, American Bar Association and Missouri Trial Lawyers Association. William P. Nacy II appears alongside him on the firm’s attorney roster. Hanrahan & Nacy describes a statewide practice with its principal geographic focus in Mid Missouri. Its county list includes Cole, Boone, Callaway, Miller, Moniteau and Osage, as well as Audrain, Cooper and Phelps. At the firm level, the advertised services include criminal defense, personal injury, family law and estate planning. That broader service list describes Hanrahan & Nacy as a whole, rather than Hanrahan’s individual practice.

Criminal Defense Law

120 S Central Ave, Ste 1550, Clayton, MO 63105

John Schleiffarth is a third generation native of the Saint Louis area. He grew up in Des Peres and graduated from Kirkwood High School. John is an active member of his church and enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and his son.

Criminal Defense Law

2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049, USA

Michael McDorman has over 43 years of trial experience in the Lake of the Ozarks region. Over the course of his career he has tried both civil and criminal cases. The range of his trial experience is tremendous. While he now limits his criminal practice, he has successfully defended individuals from misdemeanor traffic violations to 1st degree murder charges.

Criminal Defense Law

320 W. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801

Michael L. Roberts is a criminal defense attorney and sole practitioner in Joplin, Missouri, at The Law Office of Michael L. Roberts, LLC. He represents adults from Missouri and people from other states charged with crimes in Missouri. His criminal practice covers violations, misdemeanors and felonies, with DWI, traffic, drug, theft and weapons cases among the matters listed on his website. Wills and probate or estate administration also appear in his practice areas. Roberts spent 16 years as a police officer and another five as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Jasper County. His work at the Joplin Police Department included patrol and traffic assignments, field training, and positions as patrol and K9 sergeant and detective sergeant. The traffic assignment included training in accident reconstruction. A federal court internship, with the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, is also part of his employment history. Roberts studied criminal justice administration at Missouri Southern State University, receiving a B.S. in 1997. At Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, he completed his J.D. in 2000. His listed bar admissions followed in 2001, both in Missouri and in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Under classes and seminars, his biography lists police interview and report writing at Missouri Southern State University in 2003–2004, and search and seizure at the Joplin Police Department in 1997.

Criminal Defense Law

231 S Bemiston Ave #260, St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

Steven A. Waterkotte is the founder and principal of Combs Waterkotte. Prior to the formation of Combs Waterkotte, Mr. Waterkotte was the managing partner of his own criminal defense firm for over 13 years before joining forces with Mr. Combs. Mr. Waterkotte focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal defense. He defends the rights of the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Mr. Waterkotte has a reputation as a passionate and relentless fighter for his clients. Mr. Waterkotte has jury-tried many cases in courtrooms across Missouri. He has obtained not guilty verdicts on cases ranging from murder to rape to misdemeanors. Mr. Waterkotte has been widely recognized in the criminal defense industry by his peers as demonstrated by a number of awards such as Best of the Best – Top 10, Lawyers of Distinction, National Trial Lawyer – Top 100, and Missouri Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney. In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Waterkotte has successfully defended hundreds of clients in order of protection cases. He is known as one of the leading advocates in Missouri for respondents in order of protection cases. Many attorneys throughout the state consult and hire Mr. Waterkotte to represent their clients who have been served with an order of protection. Mr. Waterkotte also has successfully appealed numerous order of protection cases to appellate courts in Missouri. Mr. Waterkotte was even chosen to sit on a committee in St. Louis County to advise judges on ways to improve the order of protection process. Mr. Waterkotte also represents college students facing disciplinary action. He has achieved favorable results for many students throughout the Missouri area facing disciplinary action by his or her university or college. A lifelong St. Louisan, Mr. Waterkotte graduated from Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Education from Webster University. While attending Webster University, Mr. Waterkotte excelled as a NCAA student-athlete as a member of the men’s basketball team for four years. Mr. Waterkotte obtained his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Waterkotte interned at the St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office.

Criminal Defense Law

3315 E. Ridgeview St., Springfield, 4000, MO 65804

Stuart P. Huffman graduated from Central Missouri State University with a bachelor in Science for Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology in 1997. He then went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City and graduated with a J.D. in 2000. Mr. Huffman, while in law school, was a law clerk for Wyandotte County Circuit Court in 1999 and then Jackson County Associate Court in 2000. While a law clerk, he worked directly with Judges to research legal issues and draft legal pleadings. After graduation, he desired employment where he could have the ability to try cases. After passing the bar exam in 2000, he started employment with the Missouri State Public Defender's office in 2001 at the Springfield Missouri Office. He was assigned to be in the trial division and handled all manner of misdemeanor and felony cases. His responsibilities included but were not limited to handling routine court appearances, filing motions on behalf of clients, client conferences, both in the jail and at his office trying felony and misdemeanor bench and jury trials. While at the Public Defender's office, Mr. Huffman had the opportunity to be the primary attorney for numerous felony cases. In September of 2002, Mr. Huffman left the Public Defender's office and became an associate at the law firm of Whiteaker & Wilson P.C., located in Springfield Missouri. There, he continued to handle criminal cases ranging from traffic to murder in the first degree but also had the chance to handle civil litigation and worker's compensation cases. Mr. Huffman became a partner in 2008 and continues to operate in that capacity with Richard Davis and Brandon Potter. Over time, Mr. Huffman practice changed to where he now handles almost exclusively criminal cases. He practices criminal defense in federal, state and municipal courts located in Springfield Missouri and the surrounding regions. Mr. Huffman is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL). He is also a member of the National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Lawyers and the American Society of Legal Advocates. The Missouri Bar selected Mr. Huffman as a Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award recipient (2009). His peers have recognized him as a Missouri and Kansas Rising Star in 2011 and 2012 Missouri Superlawyer magazine.