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St. Louis Felony DWI Defense Lawyer

In Missouri, you could be facing felony DWI charges if you are convicted of a third or subsequent driving while intoxicated (DWI) or if you were drunk driving and got into an accident that involved injuries or death.

A felony DWI is serious charge and could result in mandatory jail time, probation and loss of your driving privileges. Additionally, having a felony on your criminal record could cost you your job or educational opportunities now and in the future.

The Hammer Law Firm represents people throughout Missouri who are facing felony DWI charges and loss of license. We are committed to aggressively protecting your rights and helping you retain or reinstate your driving privileges.

Strong Felony DUI Defense

If you have been charged with a felony DWI, you may feel there is little you can do to defend yourself. As a former prosecutor and skilled lawyer, our firm's founding attorney Mark A. Hammer understands both sides of the criminal justice system and knows how to create a strong defense for you. He will explore all available options to help you sidestep a conviction, including alternative sentencing.

DWI court is an option to help you avoid jail and a criminal conviction while receiving treatment for substance abuse. Following your graduation from DWI court, you may be granted limited driving privileges.

Mr. Hammer will thoroughly review your case, including the circumstances of your traffic stop and arrest. He will ensure that law enforcement officers performed their jobs correctly and notified you of your rights. If any of the evidence against you was obtained illegally, we will file motions to have it suppressed.

Even if the state has a strong case against you, we will diligently pursue the best result. Through negotiations with the prosecutor, we will attempt to arrange a plea agreement that minimizes the consequences of the charges against you. As a St. Louis felony DWI defense attorney with more than 100 trials to his credit, Mr. Hammer will not shy away from a jury trial if it is in your best interests.

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A felony DWI is a serious charge with serious consequences. To discuss your case with one of our attorneys during a free consultation, contact us online or call the firm at 314-266-7821.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Missouri.

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The Hammer Law Firm

The Hammer Law Firm, LLC
7710 Carondelet Suite 200
St. Louis Area, MO 63105
Phone: 314-266-7821
Toll Free: 888-848-3565
Fax: 314-725-8443
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    On behalf of The Hammer Law Firm, LLC posted in DWI/DUI on February 21, 2012.

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