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20+ years experience providing honest straight answers to emotional legal questions, with the fight to follow through in the courtroom.. I attended the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Psychology in 1992.  I attended the University of Missouri at Columbia Law School earning my Juris Doctorate in 1995. I was licensed to practice law in October of 1995.. On December 28, 1995, I was appointed an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of St. Francois County, Missouri becoming First Assistant in 1998.  During my time as an assistant prosecuting attorney I volunteered to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council, helped form a family violence task force, and was a guest lecturer at the Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy.. On August 21, 1998, I joined the Ramshur Law Office of Piedmont, Missouri, where I learned and provided the solid, practical legal representation essential to my country based clients.. On May 14, 2001, I returned to Farmington to join the Law Office of Kenneth Seufert.. In May of 2013, I established the Law Office of Blake Dudley located on Jackson Street in Farmington, Missouri, a mere two blocks from the St. Francois County Courthouse. We provide solid, competent and experienced legal representation to individuals and families throughout the Southeast Missouri area, and in particular the counties of St. Francois, Washington, Madison, Ste. Genevieve, Iron, Reynolds, Wayne and Crawford.

I am in Washington Missouri, near the Missouri river. I meet with clients * By Appointment Only * For over 25 years I have served my clients in State Courts in approximately 70 counties and in numerous Municipalities throughout the state. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you resolve your issues.

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Taylon Sumners-Schwartz is an award winning attorney who handles criminal matters ranging from complex litigation to minor traffic offenses. Sumners-Schwartz Law, founded by Taylon in April of 2024 is a locally owned law firm serving Mt. Vernon, Missouri and surrounding areas in the 417. Taylon previously spent 9 years working for Dee Wampler and Joseph Passanise at Wampler & Passanise, before starting her own law practice near her hometown to give back to her community. She is known for her compassion, communication, and credibility in the courtroom. Shefiercely advocates to achieve justice for her clients from start to finish and is a member of a number of professional organizations including the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Recently voted "Best Attorney in Callaway County" for the second year in a row by the readers of the Fulton Sun newspaper!!!. Attorney W. Derek Hux serves the good folks of Fulton, Callaway County, and all of central Missouri. Focusing on criminal defense and personal injury law. Hux believes it is important for each client to understand their legal options so that they are empowered to make the decision that is best for themselves and their families. If you have a legal problem or just a legal question, Hux is happy to take a few minutes to see if he can help.. Hux is a 2011 graduate of the University of Missouri Law School in Columbia, Missouri, where he received a Juris Doctor degree with a Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Hux also has a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, making him a powerful and persuasive speaker that can clearly communicate your side of the story to the judge and jury.. Call Attorney Hux today at and schedule an appointment.

I am David M. Lurie, a Kansas City criminal defense attorney with more than 40 years of experience. I know how to structure an argument and a case to put my client in the best light possible. I build relationships that allow me to work more efficiently and more effectively for my clients. I also know exactly what it takes to analyze a case and the weaknesses and strengths of the prosecutor's case to custom-craft a result for each client.. Whatever you are being charged with, chances are good that I've helped someone in a similar situation before. I will draw on this experience, as well as the facts of your specific situation, to help the authorities see you as the good person you are so we can minimize the punishment you may face.

Denise is licensed to practise in Missouri, Kansas and England.  Her entire career has been devoted to criminal defense and personal injury. She has handled numerous high profile cases across the world. Now practising in Lees Summit, Missouri, she handles all types of criminal and traffic offences, including stealing, shoplifting, possession, drug charges, DWI/DUI, and domestic assault or domestic violence cases.

Stephanie’s legal career has been exclusively focused in the practice of criminal law. In the criminal justice system, courtroom experience is a valuable commodity. Stephanie has spent nearly every day of her legal career inside the courtroom as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor. As a former prosecutor, she has first-hand knowledge and insight into criminal cases from the prosecution’s perspective enabling her to efficiently recognize weaknesses in the Government’s case. Additionally, as a prosecutor, she worked closely with law enforcement. She is uniquely familiar with law enforcement policy and procedure regarding proper report writing, searches and seizures, witness interviews, interrogations, crime-scene processing and the preservation of evidence. This inside knowledge allows her to effectively scrutinize each case for police error and aggressively protect the rights of her clients. Stephanie is a fierce advocate, who can always be counted on to fight tirelessly for her clients!

In addition to practicing law for over 25 years, I am also a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and have great experience dealing with nursing home matters, professional licensing matters for nurses and other professionals and worker's compensation matters.

My wife Michelle and I practice law in Lee's Summit, MO.  We have a combined 37 years experience!  I practice in the areas of Criminal and Traffic in the courts in Missouri and Kansas at the Federal, State and Local levels.  Michelle practices in the areas of Civil, Domestic and Probate, as well as Personal Injury lLtigation.  We are in Court every day!  With the exception of Personal Injury, we have flat fee arrangements with our clients!  We would be happy to discuss your case with you at no charge!