Wittner, Spewak & Maylack, P.C. represent clients throughout Missouri, including but not limited to the St. Louis metropolitan counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin and Lincoln. We are also licensed to practice law in Illinois and Texas. Our lawyers defend clients arrested, accused, or otherwise charged with a variety of misdemeanor and felony charges in courts throughout Missouri and Illinois. We provide superb legal representation and peace of mind, helping clients:

• Cope with the stress and anxiety associated with criminal charges

• Understand the charge, minimum and maximum penalties, and likely outcome

• Prepare a defense and challenge the prosecution on all aspects of the case

• Negotiate and arrange for reduced charges and lesser sentencing

• Tailor a sentence to the specific needs of clients and families

Personal Attention
Whether dealing with a violent felony offense or a misdemeanor traffic citation, every one of our clients receives personal attention along with experienced legal representation. Our criminal defense practice areas encompass the following:

• Criminal Appeals – post-conviction relief, appeals, and appellate law

• Domestic Abuse - domestic assault and battery, harassment, restraining orders, sexual assault, and stalking

• Sex Offenses – sexual assault, rape, child molestation, prostitution, child pornography, indecent exposure, and Internet sex crimes

• Drugs & Narcotics – drug possession, drug manufacturing, drug cultivation, drug trafficking, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, heroin, ecstasy, and other controlled substances

• Drunk Driving & DUI-DWI – driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, and other alcohol or drug-related driving offenses

• Firearms and Gun Offenses - assault weapons, concealed weapons, felon in possession, school zones, unlawful sales, and unlawful discharge

• Juvenile Crimes and Juvenile Delinquency – gang activities, curfew violations, sex crimes, runaways, truancy, drugs, theft, underage alcohol, and violent crimes

• Probation and Parole - revocation proceedings and post-conviction motions

• Theft and Property Crimes – auto theft, burglary, fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, receipt of stolen property, shoplifting, and dealing in stolen property

• Traffic Offenses – speeding, reckless driving, driving with a suspended or revoked driver license, traffic tickets, and traffic warrants

• Violent Crimes – arson, robbery, homicide, murder, manslaughter, terrorist threats,assault, battery, domestic assault, domestic violence, and carjacking

• White Collar Crimes – bribery, fraud, extortion, identity theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, larceny, perjury, and money laundering

Experience Matters
Our lawyers have decades of combined experience defending the rights of people suspected of criminal activity as well as those arrested and formally charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes. We also have experience handling negotiations with prosecutors before charges are even filed, as well as arraignments, preliminary hearings, suppression motions, jury trials, and post-trial proceedings. We stress active and aggressive involvement at the pre-charging stage all the way through trial and post-trial proceedings if necessary. For further information about state and federal criminal charges in Missouri and Illinois, please contact the criminal defense lawyers at Wittner, Spewak & Maylack, P.C. today. We offer:

• Broad legal experience in diverse areas of the law

• AV rated lawyers who practice law with honesty and integrity

• Lawyers licensed in Missouri, Illinois and Texas

• Emergency service and flexible office hours

• Personal care and attention by experienced trial attorneys