Jefferson City · Cole County, Missouri
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Jefferson City
Charged in Jefferson City or Cole County? Vindex Law, PC is right here, across the street from the Cole County Courthouse, defending people accused of state and federal crimes.
Jefferson City is our home. Our office sits on High Street, steps from the Cole County Courthouse and minutes from the federal courthouse, and we prepare every case for trial from the very first day.
Charges we defend
State and federal defense in the capital
We represent people in Jefferson City and Cole County against charges including:
- DWI & DUI defense, including license consequences and repeat-offense cases.
- Drug offenses, from simple possession to distribution and trafficking.
- Assault & domestic assault, including matters involving orders of protection.
- Felony theft & property crimes under Missouri law.
- Weapons & firearm charges.
- Sex offenses, handled discreetly and thoroughly.
- State felonies of every class, heard in the 19th Judicial Circuit.
- Federal charges, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, whose Central Division sits in Jefferson City.
- Pre-charge & investigation representation, for people under investigation before charges are filed.
- Appeals & post-conviction relief before the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Missouri.
We defend all felony charges. At the misdemeanor level, our focus is DUI and assault.
Our home court
Across the street from the Cole County Courthouse
Cole County criminal cases are heard in the 19th Judicial Circuit at the Cole County Courthouse on East High Street, directly across from our office. Federal matters for this region are heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, whose Central Division sits here in Jefferson City. Being steps from both courthouses means we are in these courtrooms constantly, and we know the judges, prosecutors, and clerks who will handle your case.
Because Jefferson City is where we practice every day, a Cole County client is not hiring a firm from out of town. You get a trial lawyer who is already down the block, by appointment, and reachable by phone around the clock.
Why clients choose Vindex Law
A hometown defense
Steps from the courthouse
Our office is across High Street from the Cole County Courthouse, so we are in these courtrooms constantly and know how they work.
Trial-ready, every case
We prepare each case as if it is going to trial, which strengthens your position at every step before it.
Straightforward billing
Flat fees where feasible, so you understand what your defense costs from the start.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Where is your office in Jefferson City?
On East High Street in downtown Jefferson City, directly across from the Cole County Courthouse. The office is by appointment only, and we answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Which courts handle criminal cases in Cole County?
State cases are heard in the 19th Judicial Circuit at the Cole County Courthouse. Federal cases are heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, whose Central Division sits in Jefferson City.
What should I do if I am arrested in Jefferson City?
Politely decline to answer questions and ask for a lawyer. What you say can be used against you. Then call us at 573-638-8529 so we can protect your rights before you speak with police or prosecutors.
Do you handle appeals?
Yes. We handle direct appeals and post-conviction motions (including Rules 29.15 and 24.035) before Missouri’s appellate courts.
Talk to a Jefferson City criminal defense lawyer
We are right across the street.
The sooner we are involved, the more we can do. Call or request a consultation online for a confidential case review.
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