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Allen Moss, Attorney at Law
“Allen Moss is a great criminal defense attorney with reasonable rates.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cape Girardeau, MO
19 firms listed · 5 in Cape Girardeau · 2 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Bertrand Law Firm
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“I recently found myself in a challenging legal situation, and I am immensely grateful to have had the support and expertise of Bertrand,Trae by my side.”
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Curtis O. Poore
“The negative review is from a person who was adverse in a case I handled.”
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Zimmerman Law
“Zimmerman, There nothing I can't say bad about this man he Do The Best he could do and he is very respectful and very understanding and and he let me know what's going on and what to look forward to he keeps me updated on everything and I respect th...”
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Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane
“She helped me get guardianship of a minor with no issues.”
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The Lichtenegger Law Firm
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“He got my case taken care of quickly and efficiently and his communication was frequent, to keep me updated on what was going on with my divorce proceedings.”
The 19 firms listed for Cape Girardeau, MO defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Cape Girardeau, MO
5 of the 19 firms we list are based in Cape Girardeau; the other 14 serve Cape Girardeau from towns including Carbondale, IL (34 mi), Marion, IL (44 mi) and Jackson (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 544 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (70%). 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (6), criminal defense (4), criminal law (3), estate planning (3) and family law (3). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 90 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 16 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Cape Girardeau offer free consultations?
6 of the 19 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
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Law Office of Keith Allen
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“Very informative and professional”
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Olson & Reeves, Attorneys at Law
“Very professional, would recommend to anyone.”
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Bigler Law Office
“Would recommend”
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Southern Illinois Law Center
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“Attorney Michael Burke represented our family member in Johnson County and was successful in giving them the best shot at becoming a productive member of society and for that we are grateful!”
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Lawler Brown Law Firm
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“After months of winning my case David Lawler found out a close friend of mine had passed and actually got in contact with me to ask how I was doing and to give his condolences.”
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Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law
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“He is a consummate professional, I will not hesitate to retain his services in the future should the forces of evil rise again, and I highly recommended his practice if you are in need of a talented family law attorney.”
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Lauterjung Law Office
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“He even offered recommendations about a lawyer in my area that he would trust to represent me and also told me about my options to avoid awful consequences of my case.”
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Roberts Law Firm
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“Very experienced attorney!”
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Christine Heins, Attorney At Law
“I was impressed because not yet even having spent a dollar or even committing to spend a dollar, the team answered a question on the phone and offered advice, which tells me the level of competence and moral integrity is very high at this Law Firm.”
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Ed Dorsey, Attorney At Law
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“Some lawyers just treat u like a money sign while Ed Dorsey is the kind of attorney who actually cares about his clients and truly makes you feel like hes truly decated to your case.”
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Liszewski Law Firm
“Very good at his job and very professional”
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Mayer Law Office
“Very nice people.”
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James W. Kelley, Attorney at Law
“Best attorney we just love them all”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Cape Girardeau, MO Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1500
Maximum cost
$18000
National Average
$5500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$350
$3500
$6000
Typical price range is based on 454 cost profiles
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