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Criminal Defense

Getting the Results You Deserve
  • Manslaughter and Three Counts of Assault by DWI Sentence Significantly Reduced
  • Assault and Armed Criminal Action Case Dismissed
  • Child Molestation Not Guilty

    A man from South County was charged with child molestation in the City of St. Louis for allegedly fondling his stepdaughter.Attorney Muhlenkamp highlighted the inconsistencies in the disclosures, her motive to fabricate the allegation in the first place, and the overall lack of reasonableness/common sense that surrounded each allegation.

  • Federal Wire Fraud No Prison Time

    A woman charged with fraud in violation of federal law was facing prison time. Attorney Muhlenkamp was able to convince the court to sentence her to probation without prison time.

  • 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.

  • Domestic Assault in the Second Degree Charges Dismissed

    A wrongfully accused domestic violence case was dismissed within a month of the charges being filed.

  • 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.

  • Felony Theft Charges Dismissed

    A man charged with stealing unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in 2010 was unaware of this charge until 2016. He was caught off guard and hired Attorney Muhlenkamp. Mr. Muhlenkamp filed a motion to dismiss and the state dismissed the charges two days later.

  • Felony Offense of Writing a Bad Check Charges Dismissed

    A woman charged with a felony offense of writing a bad check over 20 years ago was recently facing prosecution. Mr. Muhlenkamp filed a motion to dismiss charges due to her speedy trial rights being violated along with the state failing to meet the proper statute of limitations. The court granted Muhlenkamp’s motion and dismissed the case.

  • Class D Felony of Unlawful Use of a Weapon Case Dismissed

    A South County man was wrongfully charged with a class D felony of Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Attorney Muhlenkamp was able to convince the complaining witness that the Defendant, in fact, never threatened anyone. The hearing lasted approximately 20 minutes, after which the Court dismissed the case.

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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:

Additionally, our attorneys can help you with a variety of other legal needs that don’t necessarily include a current criminal charge, including:

  • 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
  • Over 25 Years of Combined Experience
  • Personalized Representation
  • Extensive Experience with Appellate & DWI Cases
  • Available 24/7
  • Free Initial Consultations
Let's Devise a Plan

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
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    Anthony Muhlenkamp
    Anthony Muhlenkamp (feel free to call him Tony) has been practicing law since 2003. He graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 2000 with a business degree, then headed west to Los Angeles, California where he graduated from Southwestern University School of Law. Although he thoroughly enjoyed his law school experience—especially criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy—he could not stand the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. There was something about spending four ...
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    Tory Bernsen
    Tory Dowd Bernsen is a partner at Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law. She focuses on criminal defense, DWI, and appellate advocacy. Tony Muhlenkamp and Tory first began working together at a large criminal defense firm in St. Louis in 2008. They represented clients for several years on numerous matters, ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. During that time, they developed a trusted relationship which enabled them to work well together and advocate effectively for their ...
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  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 40
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • America's Top 100
  • NCDD
  • Super Lawyers

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