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MissouriFederal Crimes Lawyers in West Plains, Missouri

While most criminal offenses are prosecuted in state court, the United States federal courts also have jurisdictions over certain types of criminal offenses.


In the federal courts in and around Missouri, the prosecuting attorneys with the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) prosecute criminal offenses.


Jurisdiction to prosecute the case within the federal criminal justice system can occur because the crime impacts interstate commerce, the crime occurred on land owned by the federal government or an Indian reservation, or the allegations involve a loss or harm to the federal government.


Criminal defense attorneys in federal court fight serious felony charges, minor federal offenses, petty felony offenses, and infractions.


Cases in the federal criminal justice system can include everything from tax evasion to drug or firearm charges, to civil rights violations.

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Rick Farrow

Rick Farrow
Farrow Law Office, LLC
10 Court Square Suite 30
West Plains, MO 65775
Licensed for 24 years, Rick Farrow is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Missouri - Kansas City... read more >

Jacob Yadon Garrett

Jacob Yadon Garrett
Garrett & Silvey
311 West Main St
West Plains, MO 65775
Jacob Yadon Garrett is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Raymond Earl Williams

Raymond Earl Williams
Williams Law Offices, LLC
213 E Main Street
West Plains, MO 65775
Raymond Earl Williams is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MACDL is a not for profit corporation formed in 1978. With offices in Jefferson City, Missouri, MACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law and protect the rights of the accused. Members of the MACDL include many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Missouri.


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