Combs Law Group

St. Louis Assault Charges Attorney

First Degree Assault Offenses Are No Joke

If you’re facing first-degree assault charges in Missouri, you’re going to need legal representation from a reputable St. Louis criminal defense lawyer.  Unfortunately, a first-degree assault charge in Missouri is a felony charge and carries some serious penalties and fines. By working with an experienced St. Louis assault in the 1st-degree lawyer you increase the likelihood of avoiding jail or prison and substantially reduce your fines. So if you’ve been arrested or expecting 1st-degree assault charges in St. Louis, don’t wait or hesitate to call us for a free case evaluation.

Protect Your Rights By Hiring An Effective St. Louis 1st Degree Assault Attorney

Chris Combs, our St. Louis 1st degree assault attorney has experience with successfully handling 1st degree assault cases.  He will work with you personally to develop a criminal defense strategy that minimizes the overall impact of the case on your life and future. Chris will work hard to formulate a strategy that looks to diminish any evidence the police have gathered against you.  He will pursue an aggressive plan to get the charges thrown out if at all possible.  If the evidence against you is substantial, he will work to develop a negotiation strategy that is designed to get a favorable plea offer from the prosecutor.  Once all the information is gathered, Chris will present you with all the options of going to trial or taking a plea offer.

About Assault in the 1st degree St. Louis

What constitutes an assault in the first degree in St. Louis?  In many instances, assault in the first degree is a result of a situation gone bad.  In the state of Missouri, an assault in the first degree can be charged as a class A or class B felony. A class A felony assault in the first degree is when someone is actually seriously injured or hurt from the assault.  In a class B felony, the first degree assault doesn’t result in a serious injury.  A class A felony also requires that the individual knew that the assault would cause serious injury to the other party.  This stipulation leaves a substantial amount of wiggle room for a St. Louis criminal defense attorney like Chris Combs.  Take, for instance, two people are out drinking at the bar on a Friday night.  They end up getting into a fight over a pool game and one of the parties is hit over the head with a beer bottle.  The bottle cracks open his head and he has to go to the emergency room for his injuries.  The law enforcement might arrest and charge the other party with a first degree assault and class A felony.  However, in this case, a good St. Louis 1st degree assault attorney would argue that the defendant didn’t know the glass would cause such serious injuries.  So in cases like this, you will want to seek legal representation to get good outcomes to your legal case.  Therefore, we urge you to contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Assault Charges St. Louis Attorney

Chris Combs will commit his time and energy to build an effective criminal defense strategy against the assault charges. He will look at all the case and evidence files and even meet with any eyewitnesses to understand the series of events before the alleged assault occurred. Will will prepare and craft a strategy that is unique to your particular circumstances and will give your case the personal attention it needs.

We will also highlight any weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence and any false statements from the plaintiff.  If it’s appropriate, we will hire psychologists and psychiatrist to testify on the plaintiff’s state of mind and create questions about his or her character. Assault defense attorney Chris Combs will analyze the case from all angles and will find a solution to your problem quickly.

Please contact us to learn more about how you can hire Combs Law Group as your dedicated criminal assault attorney.

  • This was my first time dealing with a court case (Restraining Order filed against me) and this was definitely the Law Firm to go with. Christopher Combs sat down and discussed with me the details and reassured me that he will do everything he can to get the case dismissed. He worked with Steve Waterkotte, who was very professional and reassuring as well. Obviously the outcome went exactly as they predicted and I couldn't be happier to pick Combs Law Group. Would strongly recommend to friends and family and will for sure be using his services again if ever needed.

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    Andriy Palchak
    9/04/2019

  • Mr. Combs was professional and attentive. I received prompt updates on the status of my case. Mr. Combs was able to get me cleared of all charges for a nominal fee and only one appearance. I will definitely recommend him to my friends.

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    AJ Benga
    6/12/2019

  • Chris Combs is an excellent lawyer. He has great and consistent communication with his clients and he makes sure that he can give them the best possible outcome for their individual situations. Chris also shows compassion and integrity as he works in detail on ones case. I would recommend Attorney Chris Combs to anyone who needs a lawyer who is honest, punctual, and full of criminal justice knowledge.

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    Victoria Nabual
    5/19/2019

  • Mr. Combs was very fair, competitively priced, listened to all of our concerns and delivered us the best outcome we could hope for!! I am grateful for his service! He did everything he said he would and kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks Chris.

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    My Fair Lady
    4/27/2019

  • Recently, I called on Chris and he got me the best possible outcome. Chris has always had my best interests at heart. I’ve called on him in the past and would do so in the future. No hesitation, Chris is my go to guy.

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    Sunil Solanki
    4/24/2019

  • Chris is AMAZING!!!! He is very reasonable and worked with me on payment! He saved me from a very grim situation and had it reduced to littering! Chris is very easy to get a hold of and responds very quickly if he doesn’t answer the phone directly! He is a miracle worker and I highly recommend him for all your legal needs!

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    Lisa Buehler
    4/19/2019

  • Chris was very professional and very responsive. Our outcome was better than we could have expected. I would recommend Chris and would use his services again if necessary.

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    Ann VanderKraats
    2/11/2019

  • I cannot stress the importance of this 5-star review. I was an out-of-state client of Chris’ and he went above and beyond for my case. Chris Combs, along his assistant, Steve Waterkotte, were excellent in handling my case with extreme care, timeliness, and precision. The outcome of the case exceeded my expectations.

    Chris Combs and his firm stood beside me 150% and I felt in good hands throughout the whole process. Before consulting with Chris, I chose to call him based on the reviews I read; now I understand why there are nothing but 5-star reviews for his firm and I am glad to be a contributor to that statistic... it is the least I could do for what Chris and his firm did for me.

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    yev_atl
    1/16/2019

  • Mr. Combs provided me with the up most legal advice and stood by my side through the entire case. He not only responded to every phone call but responded to every text as well never left me hanging and most importantly kept up to date with everything that was going on.

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    Corey Pruett
    1/07/2019

  • Chris and his team were terrific! I had a few speeding tickets that were well over the speed limit and Chris was able to work his magic to get them reduced to a non-moving, no point violation and without it costing me an absorbent amount of money!

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    Brad Jundt
    11/23/2018

  • I can’t say enough about Chris and his outstanding work he did for me. He asked me to trust him and I did and it was the best choice I could have made. Not only did he do what he was going to do he went above and beyond more than what he had to do to make sure everything was gonna work out. He saved my butt and I wouldn’t go to any other lawyer in St. Louis after seeing what he did for me . Thanks Chris . God bless u and your team

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    nicholas kanevsky
    11/23/2018

  • He is best what i found. And I will suggest you please work with him and you will see positive result for sure. You might get late reply like one or two days late because he is really busy and working with lots of cases but he will reply you for sure. Thank you Christopher for your help....!!!!

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    Vicky Desai
    11/19/2018

  • We thoroughly researched lawyers for a criminal case and decided on Chris for his professionalism, track record, and fair pricing. Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good, but you get MORE than what you pay for with Chris Combs and his staff. He was available to answer calls and texts with any questions at all times - he was always helpful in explaining everything and stayed on top of the game throughout the entire case. Chris will work hard for you and he puts his clients first always. He does not shy away from a challenge and delivers on everything 110%. We will always recommend Combs Law Group and are very happy with our decision to hire him to represent our case.

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    Alex Feldewerth
    11/05/2018

  • I hired Chris Combs when St. Louis City police falsely arrested and charged. Chris truly went the extra mile to defend me against a false arrest. Chris combs will fight to defend you every step of the way through the legal process. After Chris Combs and the St. Louis City Prosecutor cross examination against the arresting officer the judge agreed my rights were violated by the officer, and dismissed charges. Chris always answered my calls or text no matter what!! Chris gave me a very fair and competitive price!! I’m very happy with the outcome of my situation, and would highly recommended him to family and friends.

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    Matt Feldewerth
    11/02/2018

  • I hired Chris Combs when St. Louis City police falsely arrested and charged. Chris truly went the extra mile to defend me against a false arrest. After Chris Combs and the St. Louis City Prosecutor cross examination against the arresting officer the judge agreed my rights were violated by the officer, and dismissed charges. Chris combs will fight to defend you every step of the way through the legal process. Chris always answered my calls or text no matter what!! Chris gave me a very fair and competitive price!! I’m very happy with the outcome of my situation, and would highly recommended him to family and friends.

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    Matt Feldewerth
    11/02/2018
5201 Hampton Ave.
St. Louis 63109
Phone: (314) 578-1465
Email: contact@combslawstl.com
8820 Ladue Rd STE 201,
St. Louis 63124
Phone: (314) 578-1465
Email: contact@combslawstl.com

Areas Served

We proudly represent clients throughout the St. Louis Metro area including the following municipalities and counties: Affton, Florissant, Chesterfield, University City, Oakville, Wildwood, Ballwin, Mehlville, Kirkwood, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights, Webster Groves, Ferguson, Spanish Lake, Manchester, Lemay, Overlan, Concord, Creve Coeur, Clayton, Bridgton, Jennings, St. Ann, Crestwood, Bellenfontaine, Town and Country, Berkley, Richmond Heights, Maplewood, Ellisville, Ladue, Des Peres, Sunset Hills, Brentwood, Eureka, Olivette, Sappington, St. John, Black Jac, Shrewsbury, St. Charles County, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, Lincoln County, and Warren County, Ste. Genevieve County

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