Miller & Hine - Saint Louis
“I'm so happy with the outcome and that I chose Paul to represent me during the hardest time of my life.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Louis, MO
23 firms listed · all 23 in St. Louis · 8 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Grant, Miller & Smith
“She will help you navigate your family law case with skill and kindness.”
Rose Legal Services
“With the help of everyone at Rose Legal Services, I can finally put all my legal issues in the past and move on with my life.”
Rudman & Smith Law
“Served my son well , very informative made the most difficult part of my life bearable,, Anytime you need someone to fight for you I suggest the Rudman firm”
The Law Office of Jason A. Korner
“He answered quickly and promptly and made sure all my needs are met”
Rosenblum Schwartz Fry & Johnson
“We are immensely grateful for the exceptional representation provided by Scott Rosenblum and TJ (Timothy) Hunsaker (Rosenblum Schwartz Fry & Johnson)”
The 23 firms listed for St. Louis, 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. Louis, MO
All 23 firms we list here are in St. Louis itself. We have 53 firms in St. Louis on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,886 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 8 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), drug crimes (4), juvenile crimes (4), car accidents (3) and misdemeanors (3). 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 60 years. 8 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for St. Louis offer free consultations?
12 of the 23 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.
Combs Waterkotte
“Facing a DWI charge, Chris had spent several hours talking with me over the phone about what to expect, and never charged me for his time.”
Krupp Law Firm
“Krupp Law firm did a Great job if you need a great defense lawyer Go there Mc”
Law Office of Douglas Richards
“He communicates clearly on what to expect and diligently advocates for the best possible outcome.”
JCS Law - John C Schleiffarth
“John and his team were very swift and aggressive with assisting me in taking care of this because I couldn't come back to fight it.”
Frank, Juengel & Radefeld
“After a quick consultation with Danielle I felt comfortable with going with them to help me with my case.”
The Morris Firm
“Morris definitely help me out great customer service and communication was a A+ thank you again”
The Law Offices of Brian J. Cooke
“He is your man if you are looking for affordable, professional and competent legal representation.”
Law Offices of Michelle M. Funkenbusch
“She is great , very sweet ,helpful ,gets everything done the first time.”
Cavanagh & Associates
“All my calls and e-mails were responded to in a quick and friendly manner.”
Law Office of Patrick E. Kennedy
“He has helped us a few times and everything is communicated well and done in a timely manner.”
Rogers Sevastianos & Bante
“From the start, Noel took the time to get to know us as a client, research the facts of the dispute, and worked hard to resolve the conflict successfully in a very professional manner.”
Worman Law
“But Edward and Worman Law put my mind at ease by providing me with compassionate support and expert legal advice every step of the way.”
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The Fauss Law Firm
“Excellent job in a timely manner.”
Anthony Muhlenkamp
“I appreciated his transparency and the fact that he's just really easy to work with.”
Niehoff Peterson & Cortez
“I am so glad to see an attorney helping out the poor, and u will have good results for me it was Definitely five stars”
Sindel Noble: Stephanie A. Howlett-Fortus
“She is honest with her clients, and I trust her more than anyone.”
MGM LAW
“He truly cares about people, and takes the time to go over your case and explain everything to you.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in St. Louis
- “They have helped me on multiple engagements and are true professionals, ethical, honest, reliable, responsive, reasonable and a pleasure to do business with.” — client of Rudman & Smith Law
- “My lawyer was very helpful and made sure everything was taken care of, he was able to get my charges reduced and one of them completely dropped.” — client of Rose Legal Services
- “I called Combs law firm and they not only handled my case efficiently and effectively, they did so with a friendly pleasant attitude.” — client of Combs Waterkotte
- “They achieved the best possible outcome. We are very pleased with how our case was handled.” — client of JCS Law - John C Schleiffarth
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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