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Your intelligent use of the internet has led you here. I believe I can assist you in solving your legal issues.
For over 30 years, I, Robert A. Ciuffa, Attorney at Law, have offered knowledgeable and professional legal representation to individuals and families in the greater Saint Louis, Missouri area. My legal practice is built upon an honest approach and a dedication to obtaining the best possible outcome for my clients. My clients have ready access to me and can expect a patient explanation of every step in their legal journey. My lengthy career provides my with a familiarity with individual courts, opposing attorneys, prosecutors, insurance companies, and social science professionals and agencies.
"I represent people in both Missouri and Federal criminal cases as well as Family Law and personal injury (auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents)."
If you have a legal problem involving criminal charges, auto accidents or family law, I would like to speak with you. Call me today at 314-219-1906 or contact me by e-mail to schedule your consultation. My office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment. Jail consultations are also available for clients with criminal defense needs. In most instances the initial consultation is free.
Criminal Defense in Missouri and Federal Charges
I provide knowledgeable defense to adults and juveniles facing criminal charges brought by the state of Missouri or the federal government. As a St. Louis criminal defense lawyer, I defend the rights of those accused of virtually any Missouri or federal criminal charge, including:
- DWI/DUI/Impaired Driving
I been trained in forensics by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.I have extensive training in handling scientific evidence, which means I am able to independently analyze blood tests, drug tests and other technical evidence in order to build a strong defense.
- Drug charges
- Sex offenses including child sex offenses and child porn
- Sex offender registration violations
- Environmental crimes including Clean Water Act cases and illegal dumping
- Theft and property crimes
- Murder including capital crimes
- Violent crimes and domestic abuse
- White collar crimes including forgery, embezzlement, money laundering, public corruption and bribery
- Fraud including federal benefits fraud, Internet fraud and casino marker fraud
- Robbery, burglary, armed robbery and bank robbery
- Missouri and federal firearms offenses
- Juvenile offenses
- Parole and probation violations
- Traffic Violations
Missouri Family Law and Divorce
Many issues involving domestic relations are emotionally complex — particularly in divorce-related situations. I provide communicative client services and am available to answer any of your questions. My divorce clients include civilians as well as military servicemen and women. I am also a trained guardian ad litem, representing the interests of the children.
Family law and divorce issues I handle include:
- Division of marital property: I can handle virtually any type of property division and can bring in experts as needed. I handle pension plans, 401(k) plans, QDROs, military benefits, intellectual property and shared businesses.
- Spousal maintenance
- Child custody and visitation: I handle initial determination, modification, enforcement and relocation. In Missouri, certain notification standards and alternate parenting plans must be provided to relocate a child's residence, including relocations within the state.
- Child support: I handle initial determinations, modification and enforcement issues. I also represent parents who have been charged with the crime of Non-Support
- Paternity and parental rights
- Prenuptial agreements
- Adult abuse (domestic violence) and child abuse: I handle various types of domestic abuse and ex parte restraining orders. In addition to these civil court actions, I have and continue to represent those charged with the related criminal offense such as Domestic Assault.
- Contempt and Show Cause Orders
Personal Injury
I also handle personal injury matters, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents and achieving financial settlements that meet my client's needs. Should you have concerns about legal issues in areas not listed here namely, medical malpractice, product liability, military issues, and workers compensation, I can review your concerns and refer you to very capable lawyers in those areas.
For a phone consultation about your criminal law or family law issue, please call 314-219-1906 or contact me by e-mail.
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