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JCS Law is an exclusively criminal practice at 120 S Central Ave, Suite 1550, in Clayton (63105), founded by John C. Schleiffarth. Schleiffarth is a member of the NACDL, the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College for DUI Defense, and his published honors include National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Star and St. Louis Magazine Best Lawyers 2013–2016. The roster around him is heavy on the other side of the courtroom: Leigh McLinden Hawk and Heidi Leopold (30+ years of trial experience, AV Preeminent) are both former prosecutors, Anthony J. Muhlenkamp brings 22 years of criminal defense experience, and Jen Kusmer practices in state and federal court.

The firm’s published practice covers DWI and felony DWI, drug crimes and marijuana charges, domestic violence, violent crimes, white collar crimes, stealing, sex crimes, murder and manslaughter, and federal cases including drug conspiracy, firearms charges and fraud. The firm offers a free, no-obligation case review, lists its hours as 24/7, and publishes flexible payment terms.

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Criminal defenseDUISt. Louis area

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Office
120 S Central Ave #1550, St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone
314-561-9690
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Highlights

Exclusively criminal. Name correction: the founder is John C. Schleiffarth — a lead attributing the firm to “James C. Swetz” is disproven by the firm’s own site. Schleiffarth: NACDL, MACDL, National College for DUI Defense, BAMSL member; National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Missouri), Super Lawyers Rising Star, St. Louis Magazine Best Lawyers 2013–2016. Hawk: former prosecutor, NCDD member. Muhlenkamp: 22 years of criminal defense experience. Leopold: 30+ years trial experience, former prosecutor, AV Preeminent. Free, no-obligation case review; site lists hours 24/7; flexible payment terms.

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