Criminal Defense Law Practice in St. Louis
Aggressive and effective legal representation in Missouri and Illinois
The Welby Law Firm defends those accused of nearly all types of criminal charges. Our attorneys have handled over 500 federal cases and have more than 20 years of combined experience in criminal law in Saint Louis and throughout Missouri and Illinois. We build our defenses meticulously, using exhaustive research, investigation and creative strategizing. When it comes time to enter the courtroom, we litigate fearlessly.
Our attorneys are qualified in all aspects of the criminal laws in Saint Louis and throughout the region to help you defend against any criminal charges, including:
We defend clients in a wide range of Saint Louis criminal law charges, including matters related to child abuse, neglect and exploitation as well as computer-related crimes like identity theft and credit card fraud.
Theft and other property crimes
Our law firm defends clients against charges of theft and property invasion. These often include shoplifting, forgery, robbery, burglary and trespassing.
Violent crimes
Our criminal defense lawyers defend you against charges of violent crimes. Common instances of violent crimes include assault and battery, domestic violence, sex crimes and murder.
Additionally, our attorneys help clients fight other charges of violations of Saint Louis criminal laws, including weapons charges, and the additional penalties that are applied to crimes committed while in possession of a weapon.
Nuisance crimes
Our Saint Louis criminal law attorneys work hard to keep your record clean. If you are arrested and charged with a nuisance offense, you may be pressured by a public defender to plead guilty and accept a sentence of probation and community service. We believe a criminal law attorney in Saint Louis should fight to prevent clients from taking a plea and blemishing their criminal records.
Nuisance charges include disorderly conduct, loitering, disturbing the peace and vagrancy.
1221 Locust Street 
