Joseph A Morrey
“Hiring Joe Morrey doesn't just get you legal representation; you obtain an advocate for justice, a champion for your cause and an honest, highly ethical warrior of the law!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Joseph, MO
24 firms listed · 10 in St. Joseph · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Johnson Law Firm
“Nathan Johnson is the best lawyer I have ever came in contact with.”
Kiske Law Office
“She dropped everything to help me and within 2 hours, I got an even better outcome than expected because of her legal intervention on my behalf.”
Peppard Law Office
“He worked with me to understand my situation, and offered representation that was well above what I expected.”
Todd W. Griffee, Attorney at Law
“Very down to earth man with mad skills”
Kranitz, Sadoun & Carpenter
“I admire your passion on how you put your heart, soul, and energy into what you do to help your clients win their case!”
The 24 firms listed for St. Joseph, 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: St. Joseph, MO
10 of the 24 firms we list are based in St. Joseph; the other 14 serve St. Joseph from towns including Kansas City (46 mi), Platte City (30 mi) and Liberty (41 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,769 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (78%) and responsiveness (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), car accidents (3), motorcycle accidents (3), slip and fall (3) and truck accidents (3). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.
Why are firms outside St. Joseph shown on this page?
10 of the 24 firms are based in St. Joseph; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
Briles Law Office
“I highly recommend if you need a great attorney in NW Mo!!”
Tieman Spencer and Hicks
“He explained every move to me and the expected outcomes.”
James A Nadolski
“He combines his legal expertise with a very human demeanor: he is a gentleman , and he actually listened to me.”
Law Office of Jason C. Soper
Campbell Legal
“His level of professionalism and urgency to “get things done” is outstanding.”
Campbell Law Office PA
“Because my lawyer is up to date on the laws and he is very sharp dresser and communicates very easily and I found out that he is very Honorable in all things.”
Puckett & Horsman
“Michelle and her team were clear concise and fast for what we needed.”
The Quitmeier Law Firm
“Very reasonable fees for the legal services I need and quick turnaround.”
Law Offices Of James P. Deffet
“I would recommend James to fight to any person, if you're in trouble with the law they're the ones that can help.”
The Murphy Law Office
“Hands down the only attourney I will ever use, he treats clients with respect and has been able to work miracles with the cases he represented me in.”
Tipton Law Office
“Great law staff helpful and friendly”
Scott L. Campbell Law Offices
“Scott is great, If you're in Platte County don't think twice about calling his office first.”
Lyle L Odo Law Firm
Solomon & Peter
“He helped knock a felony down to a misdemeanor, he was great at communicating and always responded within 24 hours.”
Aramjoo Law Firm
“They have been amazing through my entire experience and I would never hesitate to recommend them.”
KC Defense Counsel
“I realize this feedback isn't what everyone is looking for or will appreciate but, I certainly appreciated his time and information shared as it helped me better understand the approach I need to take moving forward.”
The Law Firm of Kenneth L. Jamison
“If you're looking for a reliable, knowledgeable and attentive lawyer I highly suggest Kenneth Jamison.”
Cornerstone Law Firm
“I had a good experience with Cornerstone”
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