The People’s Counsel Practice Areas
The People’s Counsel has some of the best criminal defense lawyers in St. Louis. The firm’s lawyers are trial tested on the most serious of cases and are recognized as top lawyers in Missouri with a reputation for winning. In our criminal justice system, a jury trial is your last line of defense if you or a loved one has been accused of a crime. Our top attorneys will work vigorously on your case; putting our years of experience, skill and winning reputation instantly in your corner.
Most criminal defense lawyers go years and sometimes their whole careers without taking a single case to jury trial. In other words, those lawyers’ clients have one choice, “plead guilty.” Why would you hire a lawyer who is basically requiring you to plead guilty the minute you walk in the office door? At The People’s Counsel, our top lawyers have built their reputations on not only taking cases to trial; but winning at trial. This winning reputation is what sets The People’s Counsel apart from other criminal defense attorneys. Although it is true that most criminal defense cases do not end in a trial, we are still able to leverage our winning reputation as top criminal lawyers to negotiate better plea deals for our clients and sometimes obtaining outright dismissals. Inevitably some cases will require a trial, and when that day should come, who do you want fighting for you? A respected criminal defense law firm with a legitimate track record of winning at trial; like The People’s Counsel? Or some other lawyer?
The People’s Counsel, St. Louis Defense Attorneys, handles various drug-related charges. We’re experienced in handling charges ranging from possession to distribution.
We are experienced in working with charges related to violent crimes. Violent crimes include assault, armed criminal action, manslaughter, and murder. We target not guilty verdicts and reduced sentences.
The People’s Counsel has worked with clients to achieve numerous not guilty verdicts and reduced sentences. We’re experienced in 1st and 2nd-degree murder as well as manslaughter charges.
Assault charges include misdemeanor assault, felony assault, and armed criminal action. Though armed criminal action carries a minimum jail sentence, we’ve worked with clients to ensure plea deals and not guilty verdicts.
The People’s Counsel is experienced in ensuring our clients receive the lowest sentence possible. In the case of a DUI/DWI, we work with clients to avoid license suspension, fines, and jail time.
Driver’s License Reinstatement
Following DUI/DWI charges, driver’s license is typically revoked or driving privileges are limited. The People’s Counsel works with clients to have driver’s license reinstated and driving privileges restored.
Burglary charges include simply being in possession of tools used for burglaries, 2nd, and 1st-degree burglary. We work with our clients to limit sentences and ensure not guilty verdicts.
The People’s Counsel has years of experience in working with clients charged with stealing. Stealing charges will be determined by the value of the goods. We work toward getting our clients’ limited sentences and not guilty verdicts.
The People’s Counsel is well versed in handling a variety of other federal crimes. From drug crimes, violent crimes, to a variety of other charges, we work to get our clients reduced sentences and not guilty verdicts.