when the stakes are highest
A criminal charge can affect your freedom, your livelihood, and your reputation — and it deserves an attorney who has seen the courtroom from every angle.
Catherine represents clients facing DUI and traffic-related charges, misdemeanor offenses, drug-related charges, theft and property crimes, and serious felony allegations. She also handles probation violations and post-conviction matters.
Whether this is a first encounter with the criminal justice system or a complicated case with a long history, the work begins the same way — by understanding exactly what you're facing and what realistic outcomes look like from here.
strategic, deliberate
Effective criminal defense is more than showing up in court. It's the careful review of police reports, the questioning of evidence and procedure, the negotiation with prosecutors, and the willingness to take a case to trial when that's what your interests require.
Catherine began her career exclusively in criminal defense. Two decades later, that foundation continues to inform every case — with the courtroom instincts that only come from years of experience.
A misdemeanor isn't trivial, and a felony isn't unwinnable. Both deserve the same careful, strategic defense.
DUI, simple assault, petty theft — misdemeanor convictions can still affect employment, immigration status, security clearances, and your record for years to come. We treat every charge with the seriousness it deserves.
Felony allegations call for thorough investigation, careful motion practice, and the willingness to take a case to trial when that's what's needed. We approach each one with the preparation it requires.
We review every report, every witness statement, and every piece of evidence the state intends to use. We file motions where the law supports them, and we negotiate from a position of preparation — not desperation.
Throughout, we keep you informed about what's happening, what your options are, and what each one realistically means for your case. No false promises. No surprises.
Catherine regularly appears in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and the surrounding municipal courts — including Webster Groves, Richmond Heights, Clayton, Ladue, and Ferguson.
That familiarity matters. Knowing the local court culture, the prosecutors, and the judges helps us anticipate how a case is likely to unfold and prepare accordingly.
Each court has its own rhythms and expectations. Local experience helps us frame your case in the way most likely to be heard — and gives us the relationships needed to negotiate effectively when that's the right path.
Whatever court your case is in, we come prepared.
thorough, attentive
We begin with a private conversation about exactly what you're facing — the charge, the facts, and what realistic outcomes look like.
We obtain and review every police report, witness statement, and piece of evidence the state intends to use against you.
Where the law supports it, we challenge evidence, file motions, and negotiate with prosecutors from a position of preparation.
When the right outcome requires a trial, we're prepared to advocate for you in court — clearly, thoroughly, and without hesitation.
We see the case through to resolution and help you understand what comes next, including expungement options when available.
Catherine began her legal career exclusively in criminal defense — and has continued handling these cases ever since. That depth of experience matters when you're trying to understand what's actually likely to happen in court.
Every case is different. Catherine treats yours that way — with focused attention, honest advice, and a willingness to fight when fighting is what your situation calls for.
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