Shelby County Lawyers

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...

I have been practicing law since 1996. I have owned and operated my own Firm since 1998. I have practiced primarily in the area of family law (divorce, child custody/support, contempt, adoptions, guardianships and juvenile). I have expanded my practice to include Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation and Veterans Benefits. For the past 16 years I have also been retained by the St. Louis County Juvenile Courts to represent children in cases involving abuse and neglect. While practicing law I have also worked in the Fire Service for 13 years. In doing so,...

Gabe Crocker is a St. Louis based Attorney and Owner of the The Crocker Law Firm, LLC. Attorney Gabe Crocker is a former Police Officer & Detective and practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, auto accidents, workers compensation, child victim advocacy/civil recovery, and unique services for St. Louis area First Responders. You have serious questions. Get serious answers at The Crocker Law Firm, LLC. Attorney Gabe Crocker has an extensive educational and employment background centered on criminal justice and the legal system. Attorney Crocker is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Missouri...

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...

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.

Jacob "Jake" Doleshal has 22 years of experience and has tried hundreds of cases. He is licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Jake has expertise in construction disputes, mechanic's liens, bond claims, construction defect claims, construction delay claims, work comp claims, employment litigation, and commercial litigation. Jake is the former Chair of the Commercial Litigation Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, was designated as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers (2018) and has been awarded the SuperLawyers designation many times (2019 to present). Feel free to contact Jake for a consultation...

Estate Planning for Missouri Families.

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Do you worry that estate planning will be time-consuming, confusing and expensive?

Advance Directive, Buy-Sell Agreement, Durable Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Irrevocable Trust, Living Will, Revocable Trust, Will – these are all different types of tools you may need for your estate plan depending on your personal situation. And because your family is unique, a one-size-fits-all plan doesn’t work.

But how do you know if a lawyer is experienced in handling your unique needs, how the process will work...

Douglas L. Healy is a 2000 graduate of the University of Arkansas law school. After completing law school, he practiced law in his hometown before moving to Springfield to serve as a Greene County Prosecutor, where he was a Senior Trial Attorney. In 2004, Douglas L. Healy moved to Jefferson City, where he served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission. In 2007, Doug and Dave formed the law firm of Healy & Healy, now Healy Law Offices, with the goal to provide clients high quality legal services with a...

Mr. Sanford is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law and joined the law offices of Peterson & Associates in 2013. With a focus in the area of Social Security Disability Insurance claims and also in Supplemental Security Income claims, Kyle is a welcome addition to our legal team.

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...

Providing Legal Services in Compliance with Missouri's new Medical Cannabis Law and Regulations.

It’s a historical time in our country as Missouri became the 33rd state to legalize medical cannabis. We are proud to play an important role in the implementation of Article XIV the way Missouri voters intended…ensuring Patients’ Right to Access Medical Cannabis.

Amendment 2 passed by an overwhelming 65% of the voters in November 2018 making Missouri the 33rd state to legalize medicinal use. As advocates for patient access to medicinal cannabis, we have been involved from the beginning by participating in the historic public forums, industry events, educating...

John G. Gromowsky of The Gromowsky Law Firm, LLC is a criminal defense lawyer representing people in federal and state courts throughout the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area. John is a former prosecutor who now uses that experience to help people being investigated for or charged with such offenses as murder, assault, robbery, drug distribution, drug possession, stealing, fraud, computer crime, and white collar crime.

As a personal injury attorney and one of the founders of Fowler Pickert Eisenmenger Norfleet in Kansas City, I promise to stand by your side and provide you with the advice and guidance you deserve so that insurance companies and hospitals realize that you have someone on your side and are not alone.

Thomas Dickerson is a founding partner of Dickerson Oxton, LLC, a full service personal injury firm handling serious injury cases. Thomas practices in State and Federal Courts across Kansas and Missouri and is a member of the Kansas State Bar and the Missouri State Bar.

In his appellate practice, Anthony Bonuchi handles appeals for trial lawyers and their clients across all practice areas. He is often called on to provide appellate-related services before and during trial, including serving as embedded appellate counsel at trial. Bonuchi also maintains an active general litigation practice. His cases usually involve business or contract disputes, fiduciary and professional liability, personal injury, employment, and class and mass actions.

Casey Meek defends individuals facing municipal, state, and federal criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri. He represents clients in felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug and alcohol offenses, DUIs, property crimes, violent crimes, probation crimes, and expungements. His practice extends throughout the Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City metro areas.

Matthew rejoined The Sims Law Firm in March of 2013. As a former insurance defense attorney, Matthew understands what insurance companies are looking for. Matthew's practice includes: Personal Injury; Car Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Trucking Accidents; Work Place Accidents; Slip and Falls; Amputations; Brain Injuries; Catastrophic Accidents; Burn Injuries; Insurance Claims; and, Bad Faith Claims.

Taylor Moore is an Ozarks business attorney with large firm pedigree and local values. He has experience working for some of the top law firms in the country, including ones listed in The AM Law 100. Having previously worked in large cities like New Orleans and Kansas City, Mr. Moore has high quality experience and has worked with, and against, some of the best in the business. He has been the lead trial attorney for national businesses and Fortune 500 companies, and has worked on multi-million dollar real estate transactions across the country.

During his 12+ years of practicing law,...

Adam Woody is among the most experienced, credentialed, and court-tested criminal defense attorneys in southwest Missouri. He brings the full scope of his expertise to every case that he takes, garnering a record that includes hundreds of dismissals and not-guilty trial verdicts for all crimes up to 1st-degree murder.

Despite his national stature, Adam has remained focused solely on criminal defense here in the Ozarks. As such, he knows every aspect of our local criminal court system, and has a reputation for his thorough preparation and courtroom demeanor. He is the President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and...

In 2016, Attorney Benjamin A. McBride established McBride Law (formerly The Law Office of Benjamin A. McBride, LLC) to focus his practice solely on criminal defense. With 10 years’ experience on both sides of the aisle, Attorney McBride sees the need for a qualified and experienced criminal defense attorney and fills that need by protecting the rights of the accused in Springfield, Greene County, and surrounding southwest Missouri.

In 2018, Mr. McBride recognized a desperate need for qualified and affordable immigration services in southwest Missouri. To serve that need, McBride Law is committed to providing aggressive and professional legal representation...

Bailey Privette pursued her passion for law by completing her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance and Information Technology from the State University of New York at Albany. She later moved to Missouri to pursue her law degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, where she served as a board member of UMKC Law Review, participated in Moot Court, and was recognized by the American College of Bankruptcy for her outstanding knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code. Before graduating, Bailey worked at two law firms in the Kansas City area, specializing in...

Erin Graf is a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri. She attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield and Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas. She became a member of the Missouri Bar in 2006. Erin has six years of criminal experience, including five years at the Missouri Public Defender's office. Being a mother, she is very interested in domestic issues but has a keen interest in all areas of law. Spending time camping at the lake with her family is a favorite pastime.

Jim James, JD Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri and obtained his Law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 1987. In law school Jim was a member of the school's regional trial competition team coached by former Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice, the Honorable Michael Wolff. Jim has tried countless civil jury trials in State and Federal Courts in many counties in Missouri. He has prepared and argued appeals before all three Missouri Courts of Appeal and the Missouri Supreme Court. In 1998 Jim, with his wife and three children, moved to Springfield where...

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...

Paul Blake Ozbun maintains a general law practice, primarily focusing on estate planning, transactional drafting, real estate law, and business litigation. Paul is licensed in Missouri State Court and Missouri Federal Court for the Eastern District.

Paul received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 2015. Paul went on to obtain his law degree from St. Louis University in 2018, where he served as a student attorney in the civil advocacy clinic as well as the entrepreneurship and community development clinic. For his hard work and excellence in the SLU Legal Clinics, Paul was...

I maintain a practice that focuses on family law, estate planning, bankruptcy, and general litigation. Additionally, I serve as the Municipal Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Cape Girardeau and practice criminal defense, primarily handling DWI matters, in counties outside of Cape Girardeau. I am admitted to practice in the State of Missouri and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a law degree from the University of Mississippi, where I graduated with cum laude honors and served as an editor on the Mississippi Law Review. Before entering...

Michael Taylor is a premier criminal defense attorney, defending your rights in criminal cases in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area and surrounding counties. As a former prosecuting attorney with almost 30 years of experience, Michael is knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal prosecution and uses that insight to the benefit of his clients. Michael utilizes his extensive knowledge to defend clients accused of DUI/DWI, Sex Crimes, Drug Offenses, Possession, Traffic, Homicide, and other crimes.

Attorney at Law Our goal is to provide our clients with complete legal services. We deal with problems involving individuals, as well as businesses. Most of all, we have been there for our clients and have made a difference from them, in good times, as well as the bad times. We have tried many types of criminal cases, ranging from major felonies, such as homicides, to misdemeanors and traffic offenses. We have taken personal injury cases and product cases through trial and have received verdicts in the seven figure range. Additionally, we have handled business litigation involving millions of dollars. We...

Norman E. Rouse has lived in the Joplin area all of his life. He received his law and bachelor's degrees from Missouri universities. An experienced bankruptcy lawyer in Joplin, he is a partner at Collins, Webster & Rouse, P.C. Practice Areas Consumer Bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code Business Bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code Farmer and Farming Business Bankruptcy under Chapter 12 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code Home Foreclosures

My practice is limited to estate and business planning and asset protection. Having 42 years of experience as a CPA, attorney and financial planner has allowed me the privilege of assisting small business owners, farmers and professionals plan for the protection and transfer of their assets. I have also owned and operated a number of businesses so I bring a knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by business owners. Whether how to properly structure operating entities, draft buy-sell agreements, provide for succession to a second or third generation or a myriad of other situations confronting...

Simone started her own law firm nearly 30 years ago with a specific mission – to provide competent, strong legal representation that is affordable and supports the individual, not only in making the legal decisions required, but in moving through an often confusing and difficult transition. We know that our approach and our relationships with each client separates us from other lawyers. We try to understand who each client is; hear and identify their unique needs and concerns; and guide them in developing reasonable goals that can help us develop both a vision for...

James Roswold has been in practice since 1990. James is a graduate of University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis, MN, graduating magna cum laude, and University of Iowa Law School in Iowa City, IA, receiving his law degree and graduating with distinction, and he is admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in Missouri and Kansas. James started his legal career working for a defense litigation firm, where he litigated personal injury, insurance, FELA, and asbestos cases. After gaining valuable insight into "the other side's" preparation for a civil case, James...

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Family law attorney, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, divorce, dissolution of marriage. Traffic, wills, criminal.