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Criminal Defense Attorneys in Columbia, MO

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Missouri’s Most Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys


Kay, Jeffrey and Jessica are lawyers that are aggressive and thorough. We know that we cannot rely on the police investigation, because police miss things. We need to conduct our own investigation. That means visiting the scene of the alleged crime and re-interviewing witnesses to sift through half-truths that may have been told to the police. We will bring in private investigators and legal experts to ensure that we have every fact at our disposal. Once we have gathered the facts, we use them to build a strong criminal defense case to protect you.

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We will review your criminal case free of charge. If we accept your case, we are only paid if we recover compensation for you. Call us at 573-442-1660 or send us an email to schedule a meeting with one of our experienced lawyers.

At the law firm of Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer, you will find lawyers who truly know criminal law. Our team includes former public defenders, former prosecutors and a former judge with more than 100 years of combined experience defending people in Columbia, Springfield, and throughout central Missouri. We understand how to build strong defense strategies, taking into account how the other side puts its case together. We have the passion to get a positive outcome, even in the most challenging cases.

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Why Clients Trust Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer For Criminal Defense


We will meet with you immediately. We do not believe you should have to wait for a meeting with an attorney while time is passing and bills are piling up. After we find out about your situation, we will start building your case. We move fast, because evidence needs to be preserved. The facts may be gone tomorrow; we get them today and use them to build a strong case designed to get the results you need.

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One-On-One Approach

Commitment To The Community

A Passion For Results

10 Decades Of Experience

Over 250 Five-Star Google Reviews

Our Missouri Attorneys Are Experienced In Criminal Trials


Prosecutors are more likely to take a criminal defense attorney seriously if they know and respect that attorney's ability to go to trial. Prosecutors throughout central Missouri recognize that we will never settle a case to avoid the courtroom. That is a big part of why we have been so successful in these cases. We are trial attorneys, and when it is the best option for your case, we go to trial and fight for the best possible outcome.


We defend people of all ages, handling juvenile offenses and representing college students at the University of Missouri. Our attorneys also handle all post-conviction matters, including expungements and probation violations.


From our experience, there are various reasons to avoid speaking to a law enforcement officer whenever possible. We encourage all citizens to know their rights and to contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers of Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer before answering questions or being interviewed by the police.

Skilled Criminal Defense In State & Federal Court


Our attorneys defend against all charges in municipal court, state court and federal court. We can defend against the most serious charges and have defended against no less than 30 homicide cases. Crimes we frequently defend against include:

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