Saint Louis Criminal Defense Attorney
Stephen R. Welby

Experienced criminal defense fighter for Missouri and Illinois

I have built a solid reputation through hard work and effective communication with my clients. I take the time necessary to research each case, investigate the evidence, and advocate strongly for my clients. My aggressive defense strategies have served my clients well. I am known by Saint Louis area prosecutors as a lawyer who is prepared to defend the most challenging criminal cases.

A former federal prosecutor now defending accused individuals

My experience as a federal prosecuting attorney gave me valuable insight into the tactics used by prosecutors, and helped me develop counter-strategies for my work as a criminal defense lawyer.

Practice areas

Practice history

• Thompson Couburn, LLP, 1991–1996
• Green, Schaaf, & Jacobson, 1996–1997
• United States Attorney's Office—Eastern District of Missouri, 1997–2003
• Rosenblum, Schwartz, Rogers, & Glass, PC, 2003–2004

Admitted

• Missouri and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
• Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eighth Circuits
• United States Supreme Court

Education

• Washington University, J.D., 1991
• St. Mary's University of San Antonio, B.A. summa cum laude, 1987

Memberships

• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• The Missouri Bar
• Illinois State Bar Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Order of the Coif
• Order of the Barristers
• Washington University Law Quarterly
• Panel of lead attorneys, Eastern District of Missouri and Southern District of Illinois Criminal Justice Defense Bar

Born

• St. Louis, Missouri, 1965

Individual supervision of your Missouri or Illinois criminal case

I personally oversee all practice areas handled by the firm. For a free consultation with a Saint Louis criminal defense lawyer, contact me, Stephen R. Welby.