Criminal Defense

You or a loved one has been arrested. You’re devastated. You think your life is ruined.

But it doesn’t have to be.

Firm principal Michael Lowry is a former assistant prosecutor. He knows how to protect your rights. He has a thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system, how prosecutors operate and how best to defend each case. With this expertise, he has guided the firm’s criminal defense team in obtaining solid results for clients in thousands of state, county and municipal cases throughout eastern Missouri.

Our criminal defense attorneys understand the embarrassment and anxiety that comes with an arrest. We put clients at ease and deftly handle every stage of your defense without passing judgment.

Our mission is to provide you with high-quality legal defense. We do this armed with a thorough knowledge of case law and the court system. We aim to reduce or eliminate bail so you can remain free while we prepare your case. Our attorneys spend crucial time on a case and gather information from prosecution and defense witnesses, and, when necessary, hire investigators and experts. We are up front about the risks of trial and explain the pros and cons of any offered plea bargain. In the event of a conviction, we work to reduce sentences.

Above all, we keep you informed of the status of your case and all available options. We regularly meet one-on-one with you (not just for a few seconds in the court hallway prior to your hearing). You will have no unanswered questions before you go to court.

When your future and your freedom are at stake, you need a team of EXPERIENCED criminal defense attorneys who will put you first.

Our firm handles criminal matters including: