St. Louis Criminal Defense and Family Law Lawyer
For more than 30 years, I, Robert A. Ciuffa, Attorney at Law, have offered knowledgeable and compassionate legal representation to individuals and families in the greater St. Louis, Missouri, area. My legal practice is built upon an honest approach and a dedication to obtaining the best possible results on behalf of my clients. I represent people in both Missouri state and federal criminal cases as well as in family law.
If you have a legal need involving criminal charges 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 free 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.
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. I defend the rights of those accused of virtually any Missouri or federal criminal charge, including:
- DWI/DUI/Impaired Driving
I am certified through the American Academy of Forensic Sciences as a medical-legal investigator.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
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.
- 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.
For a free phone consultation about your criminal law or family law issue, please call 314-219-1906 or contact me by e-mail.