
Criminal Defense
Getting the Results You Deserve-
Assault and Armed Criminal Action Case Dismissed
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Manslaughter and Three Counts of Assault by DWI Sentence Significantly Reduced
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Murder in the 1st Degree Life Sentence Vacated
A man convicted of murder to the 1st degree hired Ms. Bernsen to represent his appeal. They fought for a post-conviction relief and she was able to get his murder 1st conviction and vacated his sentence. He has a second chance at life now.
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Property Damage Charges Charge Dismissed
A man that broke down a door to his own home was facing misdemeanor property damage charges. Mr. Mulenkamp filed legal pretrial motions on his behalf, which convinced the Court that no crime was committed. The State dismissed the charges before trial.
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Several Counts of Felony Possession of Child Pornography Charges Dismissed
A man charged with possession of child pornography on his computer had all of his charges dismissed after Mr. Mulenkamp proved the defendant never saw or downloaded any of the images. The State dismissed all charges.
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Statutory Sodomy Not Guilty
A man facing statutory sodomy charges which carried a 10 year minimum sentence and sex offender registration was declared not guilty at trial in less than one hour.
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Stealing a Motor Vehicle Charges Dismissed
A man was charged with a felony for stealing a motor vehicle. The state waited two years to file the charges and Mr. Muhlenkamp filed a motion to dismiss the charges due to a new law that reclassifies this as a misdemeanor instead of a felony. The state also missed the one-year statute of limitations. which means they had no choice but to dismiss the charges.
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Stealing Thousand Dollars Worth of Goods Charges Dismissed
Felony stealing charges were found as a misunderstood business transaction after Mr. Muhlenkamp filed numerous discovery motions showing the charges were going nowhere. The State dismissed the case.
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Transportation of Drugs No Jail Time. Probation Continued.
A man on felony probation was found with possession of controlled substances. He was convicted of transporting 16 pounds of marijuana in another state. Mr. Mulenkamp kept the man out of jail and probation continued as normal.
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Two Counts of Robbery in the First Degree Case Dismissed
A St. Louis County man was charged with two counts of robbery in the first degree and armed criminal action, felonies that carried a potential sentence of life in prison. The alleged victim’s prior identification of Mr. Muhlenkamp’s client was only the product of a Facebook search on his friend’s cellphone that proved to be completely unreliable. The judge dismissed the case and the State agreed not to reissue charges.

St. Louis Criminal Defense Attorney
Free Consultations to Help You Get Started
If you have been charged with a crime, the first step in the right direction is to contact a qualified attorney. The St. Louis criminal defense attorneys of Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law have the extensive experience needed to represent you and protect your freedom.
Schedule your free consultation today by calling (314) 347-3313 or contacting Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law online.
When you are faced with the difficult and frightening challenge of fighting a criminal charge, Anthony Muhlenkamp and Tory Bernsen can personally guide you through every step of the process so you know exactly what to expect. As your advocate, we will continually fight for you and your freedom even in the toughest jury trial situations, when retaining a lawyer dedicated to criminal defense matters most.
Cases We Handle
Both Tony and Tory have represented clients of all situations and backgrounds who have faced all kinds of criminal charges in Missouri and Illinois.
Federal, state, and local charges represented include but are not limited to the following:
- DWI/DUI
- Minor in Possession
- Suspended driver's licenses
- Federal offenses
- Drug Charges
- Sex offenses
- Child pornography
- Sex offender registration
- Murder/homicide
- Assault and violent crimes
- Theft/fraud
- Three strikes crimes/multiple offenses
- Weapon and gun charges
Additionally, our attorneys can help you with a variety of other legal needs that don’t necessarily include a current criminal charge, including:
- Probation revocations and early terminations of probation
- Appeals/post-conviction relief
- Warrants/wanted for questioning
- Traffic tickets and municipal offenses
- Expunging criminal records
Criminal charges are a big deal, and they can severely disrupt your life. That’s why we always focus on getting everything back to normal as soon as possible to help you and your family put this difficult time behind you and get back to living the way you should. We have the experience of a large firm with the accessibility of a small firm, meaning you will always get prompt answers and personal attention on your case to go with the professional experience needed to secure a favorable criminal judgment.
If you are facing criminal charges or if you are in need of other related legal services, call (314) 347-3313 to contact the attorneys at Muhlenkamp & Bernsen for a free case evaluation.

High-Quality Defense
6 Reasons to Choose Us-
Exclusive Focus on Criminal Defense
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Over 25 Years of Combined Experience
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Personalized Representation
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Extensive Experience with Appellate & DWI Cases
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Available 24/7
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Free Initial Consultations

A strong defense begins with a strong offense. At Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law, we will scrupulously evaluate all angles of your case in an effort to achieve the best possible outcome and to help you restore your freedom and reputation.

Leverage Our Experience
Meet Your Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorneys-
Anthony Muhlenkamp
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Tory Bernsen