Defiance Lawyers

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

I focus on personal injury claims involving Tractor Trailer and Automobile collisions and Social Security Administration disability claims. I am a civil lawyer and consumer advocate who has litigated hundreds of personal injury and social security disability cases and obtained jury trial verdicts after trial. I have extensive experience in obtaining money compensation for injured parties who have suffered substantial losses and damages from many of the world’s largest insurance companies and corporations.

I also help persons who are injured by negligent motorists who do not have automobile insurance. I will look into available sources of insurance coverage for your...

In his almost thirty years of practicing law, Attorney Spencer E. Farris has worked tirelessly to become one of the most well regarded personal injury attorneys in Missouri. Some of his accomplishments include:
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The National Board of Trial Advocacy is a professional organization, recognized by the American Bar Association and in opinions by the United States Supreme Court for their rigorous certification procedures.

Spencer is a member of The Justice Roundtable, a prestigious and exclusive invitation-only group limited to 100 of the top personal injury attorneys in the nation. Each...

With more than 25 years of experience pursuing justice through injury claims, attorney William K. Holland is well-prepared to handle any legal challenges involving car accidents, explosions and other serious injury cases.

William K. Holland has taken 43 jury trials to verdict. He has recovered 24 settlements of more than $1 million - many of those multimillion-dollar outcomes. Altogether, he has collected more than $100 million for injured clients.

Yes, numbers talk. More importantly, William has helped bring a sense of justice to clients who had suffered harms and losses through others' negligence.

Areas of Practice
Motor Vehicle Accidents

Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to...

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...

Lindsay Rakers is a personal injury attorney located in St. Louis, Missouri. She handles injury cases all over the State of Missouri and in Metro-East Illinois. Lindsay handles the following cases: automobile accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus and taxi accidents, dangerous property, burn injuries, animal attacks, defective products, dangerous drugs, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect.

Rachna introduces herself as a lawyer, but still a nice person. She is dedicated to helping people access the tools the legal system has to offer in settling disputes and overcoming challenges. Rachna proudly offers her professional guidance and assistance to those needing a lawyer who is compassionate, flexible, and experienced.

Rachna has seen first hand how the legal system can help in difficult life situations. She has also seen how a lack of competent legal help can lead to undesirable results that no one deserves to face. Her background includes work with survivors of sexual violence, particularly in family court....

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...

Jalesia F. McQueen Gadberry (Jasha) is owner and attorney of the St. Louis-based law firm, McQueen Gadberry LLC. Her practice areas focus on general corporate law, immigration and international law. Jasha advises small to mid-sized companies, "start-up" entities, entrepreneurs, foreign entrepreneurs, entertainers, immigrants, nonimmigrants and employers of immigrants and nonimmigrants. Owning McQueen Gadberry LLC allows Jasha to bring high-quality service to clients while establishing unique relationships where she is able to provide full commitment and offer flexible arrangements. You are invited to contact Jasha. jalesia@mcqueengadberry.com or by phone 314-238-1368

State Bar of Missouri, Federal Bar-Eastern District of Missouri. Brain Injury Association- Missouri, Past Offices Held: Treasurer, Finance Committee-Chairman, Alpha Epsilon Pi Social Fraternity, Chapter Past Board Member. University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Earned A. B. Degree, History. Earned additional credit hours in Accounting and Business Management areas. Alpha Epsilon Pi Social Fraternity Officer. University Tutor. St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri Earned Masters Degree, Hospital and Health Care Administration. Course work included areas of Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Corporation Finance, Financial Management, Staff Management. St. Marys University, San Antonio, Texas Earned J. D. Degree. Course work included areas of Tort Law, Commercial Law and Corporate...

Wendell limits his practice to consumer bankruptcy and debt-related issues. He has previously represented bankruptcy trustees and creditors in large and small cases. He recently served for two-years on a national commission to recommend reforms to consumer bankruptcy law. He currently focuses on representing consumers trying to take back control of their financial lives. He is married to Rebecca and they have a rescue dog named Romeo.

MY FIRM'S MISSION STATEMENT - IT IS DIFFERENT THAN THE USUAL STANDARD STATEMENTS BY MANY PERSONAL INJURY FIRMS OR LAWYERS. We all see statements such as: "We care about you" Do you really think any law firm would advertize or have a mission statement that they don't care! Here is another interest tag line. "Experienced and Professional" I have never seen an ad or mission statement that we have no experience and we are unprofessional. For Pete's sake, lawyers are all professionals licensed by the Missouri Bar. Likewise you will see words such as "aggressive", "compassionate" "serious" or statements...

Attorney Mark Hammer has worked in the legal field for many years. With professional experience as a criminal prosecutor, he provides innovative criminal defense representation to the accused in St. Louis and the surrounding area. At the Hammer Law Firm, Mark works alongside Attorney Nicole Chiravollatti to produce superior legal results in every case that he handles. Mark’s criminal defense representation is characterized by skill and a passion for justice. He believes that the best approach to defense is results-oriented. With a clear vision for the outcome of each case he handles, Mark provides each of his clients with the...

Jaclyn Zimmermann dedicates her practice to helping people who need a voice against big businesses and stingy insurance companies. She represents people in all areas of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination, as well as helping people with personal injuries. She knows how difficult it can be for individuals to fight against large corporations and insurance companies, who often have large legal teams defending them, because she spent several years prior to founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC defending insurance companies and businesses. This experience gives Jaclyn a unique perspective on how to successfully fight against these entities to protect...

9/10 AVVO rated St Louis Bankruptcy Lawyer, call (314) 802-8328 now for a fresh start with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It's time to get your 'greener' future today with a free consultation from a truly experienced attorney.He can also help you out with Fair Debt protection when you are getting harassed by debt collectors - you may get up to $1000 for a successful claim against a proven violation!

Karl J. Wulff, (BA ’93, JD ’96) is the firm’s principal attorney. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Webster University in 1993. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1996. Prior to attending university Mr. Wulff served in the United States Navy on board the amphibious assault aircraft carrier U.S.S. Tripoli (LPH-10) in the air department from 1987 to 1989 and later on board the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60) as a reservist, earning the Sea Service Ribbon and the National Defense Medal. Mr. Wulff is a member of the National...

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Record setting $14.2 million dollar jury veridct. 100s of millions in verdicts and settlements. Awarded and named among "The Top Trial Lawyers in America" by the Trial Lawyer organization and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

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.

James G. Onder and his team at OnderLaw, LLC view personal injury law a little differently. Ask Jim about his most important accomplishments in his three decades of practicing law and he won’t tell you about the more than $4 billion he’s won for clients, or the impressive list of awards and honors he’s earned. He’ll talk instead about how he and his clients have worked together to force miniblind manufacturers to stop making products that result in children’s deaths; how he’s worked hard to get cancer-causing talcum powder off of store shelves; how he has helped victims of horrific...

I help people across Illinois in personal injury, worker's compensation, and bankruptcy matters. I am licensed to practice in Illinois, am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, and am admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana, and the Eastern District of Missouri. I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Eureka College where I also minored in Spanish. I then received my law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law....

Seth A. Albin focuses his practice on the areas of Bankruptcy, including representing individuals and businesses, Creditor’s Rights, Family Law, including all aspects of divorce and adoption, including child custody, child support, maintenance, spousal support, and modifications, Enforcement and Collection of Judgments including replevin, garnishments and executions, Secured Transactions, Arbitration, Litigation, and Municipal Law.

Before joining Summers Compton Wells, Seth worked at one of the largest law firms in St. Louis and served as in-house counsel for a commercial lender. He has represented secured and unsecured creditors and debtors in all aspects of the debtor-creditor relationship, including work outs, debt...

Justin is a partner in the law firm of Butler & Tomko, LLC which opened for business in October 2015. He focuses on representing corporate, municipal, homeowners'? associations on wide range of matters including formation, purchases/sales, general counsel duties and litigation. His other primary practices areas include general civil litigation, collections, personal injury and estate planning. Justin is committed to providing legal strategy that fits each client’s situation. Justin attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he obtained a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science. He continued his education at the University of...

Bruce A. Morrison is past chair of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Small Business Compliance Advisory Committee and a former Region 7 Representative to US EPA's Small Business National Compliance Advisory Panel. He is recognized for environmental litigation in Best Lawyers in America and in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers.

Attorney Michael J. Maloney is a managing partner with Watton Law Group’s bankruptcy department. In addition to his consumer bankruptcy practice, Mr. Maloney has successfully held debt collectors, payday lenders, and banks accountable for consumer law violations in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts. Mr. Maloney received his law degree from Marquette University in 2004 and is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Utah, and Missouri state courts and federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, District of Utah, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Southern District of Illinois, District of Colorado, and the District of Kansas. To...

Rick Cornfeld spent 31 years with the finest general practice law firm in the Midwest, defending some of the largest and most scientifically complex lawsuits ever brought, including the longest jury trial ever held, Kemner et al. v. Monsanto Co., and the largest lawsuit in dollar terms ever tried, United States v. Philip Morris USA, Inc., et al. His work at that firm earned him selection in The Best Lawyers in America (Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants), Missouri Super Lawyers, and Who's Who in America, as well as a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating, signifying the highest level of professional...

Bob is a biologist with undergraduate and graduate training in endocrinology from Virginia Tech. Bob spent over 10 years in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries working with respiratory drugs, in-vitro diagnostics, and associated methods and instrumentation. Earlier this decade, while working with business development on matters related to acquisition of new IP as well as protection of existing IP, Bob became very interested to pursue intellectual property law in a personal and intimate capacity. Bob graduated from SLU Law in May 2016 and was sworn in to the Missouri Bar on September 30th, 2016.

Doug Ponder's practice is centered around the representation of individuals who have been wrongfully terminated by their employer or injured by the conduct of another. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trials, mediations, and appeals. Over the course of his career, Doug has tried over forty cases to successful conclusion. In addition, Doug has successfully pursued appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals and Missouri Supreme Court.

Before founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC, Doug spent years as a civil defense lawyer representing hospitals and insurance companies in complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He handled a wide...

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.

Choosing the best St. Louis Criminal Defense lawyer, St. Louis DWI lawyer, or St. Louis Personal Injury lawyer for your case is the first and most important decision for you to make. Our St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer is skilled in the courtroom and skilled in discovery. Our St. Louis DWI Lawyer is an expert in defending your rights against DWI charges. We have the knowledge and experience to keep one terrible decision from ruining your life. We will fight to mitigate DWI consequences, and a DWI conviction is not a given. ...

Nadezhda “Nadia” Liberg is an immigration and personal injury lawyer and the founder of Liberg & Associates and of New York Immigration Center. After obtaining her J.D. equivalent law degree at Pacific National University in Russia, Nadia attended St. John’s University School of Law in New York where she graduated with an L.L.M Degree. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. Nadia focuses her legal practice on helping individuals, families, working professionals, persons with extraordinary abilities, entrepreneurs, and investors to obtain visas, green cards, and citizenship to the United States. She also represents US employers sponsoring foreign workers...

Mr. Henderson focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and driving while intoxicated cases. He practices regularly in courts in St. Louis and the surrounding counties and also handles appeals.

My practice focuses on general business law, health care law, taxation, estate planning and real estate. I have experience in representing financial institutions in legal and compliance matters. I also advise clients on legal, tax and compliance issues on transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions, licensing, restructurings, change of ownership issues and compliance with the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA and HITECH. In the area of real estate, I assist clients with the acquisition, sale, and leasing of residential and commercial real estate.

Andrew specializes in helping people who have been injured. He focuses on medical malpractice, automobile and truck accidents, product liability, premise liability, wrongful death, and work accidents, and also has extensive experience representing clients in stockbroker liability claims and wrongful discharge/discrimination claims. Andrew is the managing partner in BWO's St. Louis office. Andrew (along with the other attorneys and staff at BWO) focuses on personal service for his clients. Clients have Andrew’s personal cell phone and can call him anytime with questions or concerns. Andrew started his law career with Lewis Rice & Fingersh, LC, which is one...

Brian E. Roskin is a graduate of the St. Louis University School of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University. His areas of practice include MO workers' compensation, car accidents, class action lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, DWI's, felony and misdemeanors, and contract disputes. Mr. Roskin has been a past member of a condo association in charge of budgeting and allocating almost $1,000,000.00 annually. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Roskin was a MO high school wrestling state champion, scholarship wrestler in the Big Ten and he currently coaches high school wrestling. At Roskin & Hoffmann, our St....

Charles Huber graduated from the Law School of the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1979. Charles has been in private practice for over 30 years. He is a member of the Missouri State Bar Association and admitted to practice law in all State, County, and Municipal courts in the State of Missouri. Charles is also a member of the Federal Bar of the Eastern District of Missouri. This allows him to practice in the Federal courts in the Eastern District of Missouri, and, specifically, bankruptcy court. Charles still prepares wills and durable powers of attorney. He...

Eli Roberts focuses on the bold and aggressive representation of Criminal Defendants in Southern Illinois. If you are facing a DUI or any other criminal or traffic charge in St. Clair County, Madison County or Monroe County he is here to fight for you. Eli and JCS Law offer free consultations, accept credit cards and offer affordable payment plans. Call him today to discuss your case.