FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
UPDATE: In 2016 I've taught 2 different Continuing Legal Education courses for lawyers. I continue to emphasize CLE courses and completed over 30 hours again this year. Every lawyer in Missouri is required to complete 17 hours of Continuing Legal Education each year. Over the last 3 years I have averaged closer to 30 hours, including completing the Inn of Court trial program. Additionally, I teach mock trial to local high school students and stay abreast of daily developments in firearms law.
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
UPDATE:There are a number of cases I'm proud of. For obvious reasons it is difficult to share details about them on the internet. As of August 2016, I've represented clients in 16 counties this year. I'm proud of several results including: I won a bond hearing for a man incarcerated for numerous probation violations and several new charges. The judge and prosecutor both complimented me on the record. The prosecutor changed his mind mid argument and ended up agreeing with my recommendation (which the court adopted). I've convinced a court in a difficult venue to not accept my client's 13 prior DWI convictions - this is the difference between a B felony (maximum 15 years, minimum 5) and an A misdemeanor (maximum 1 year...my client's punishment was measured in days). I've had numerous DWI cases outright dismissed. Felony fraud/forgery cases reduced to misdemeanors and numerous others. My clients are getting below average sentences, or winning outright, even in venues that traditionally sentence harshly. (2014)In the last 60 days I have: successfully appealed an assault conviction where the defendant was sentenced to 180 days and negotiated a new sentence of probation Forced two used car dealers to fully refund consumers who were sold lemons Won two trials Negotiated a plea deal of probation for a business owner facing 14 years in state prison Negotiated a plea deal of probation for a 19 year old facing 7 years and had numerous cases dismissed outright. *Remember, past results are not always indicative of future performance. Every case and situation is different and the choice of a lawyer is an important decision. You should not rely on advertisements alone. Ask your friends and relatives for advice (but don't talk about the details of your case), call me and ask me questions, consult with other lawyers.