Steven A. Waterkotte
Leading St. Louis, Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney
Steven A. Waterkotte is a Managing Partner and founding member of Combs Waterkotte. Steven A. Waterkotte focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal defense. He defends the rights of the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Mr. Waterkotte has a reputation as a passionate and relentless fighter for his clients. Steve Waterkotte has jury-tried many cases in courtrooms across Missouri. He has obtained not guilty verdicts on cases ranging from murder to rape to misdemeanors. He has been widely recognized in the criminal defense industry by his peers as demonstrated by a number of awards such as Best of the Best – Top 10, Lawyers of Distinction, National Trial Lawyer – Top 100, and Missouri Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney.
In addition to his criminal defense practice, Steven A. Waterkotte has successfully defended hundreds of clients in order of protection cases. He is known as one of the leading advocates in Missouri for respondents in order of protection cases. Many attorneys throughout the state consult and hire Steve Waterkotte to represent their clients who have been served with an order of protection. Steven Waterkotte also has successfully appealed numerous order of protection cases to appellate courts in Missouri. Mr. Waterkotte was even chosen to sit on a committee in St. Louis County to advise judges on ways to improve the order of protection process.
Steve Waterkotte also represents college students facing disciplinary action. He has achieved favorable results for many students throughout the Missouri area facing disciplinary action by his or her university or college.
Steven A. Waterkotte is very involved in the St. Louis Community. He is active volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization and also a member of Attorneys for Amachi Missouri, which is a program that addresses the needs of children with at least one parent in prison. In his free time, Steve Waterkotte enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.
- Webster University
- B.S. | Education & English
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- Oklahoma City University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Attorney & Managing Partner
- Combs Waterkotte
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- Attorney
- Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C.
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- Defending the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Cases include: DWI, assault, drug crimes, homicide, sex offenses, violent crimes, robbery, burglary, among others.
- Associate Attorney
- The Schnaare Law Firm, P.C.
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- Missouri
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Personal Injury
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- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Car Accidents
- English: Spoken, Written