A domestic assault charge turns your life upside down overnight: you may be ordered out of your own home, cut off from your children, and stripped of your firearm rights — all before any finding of guilt. And here's what most people don't understand: the alleged victim cannot drop the charges. Once the State files, the prosecutor controls the case.

How Mike Defends Domestic Cases

The full story. Domestic incidents are rarely one-sided. Self-defense, mutual combat, and false allegations arising from custody disputes or breakups are real — and provable.
Recanting and reluctant witnesses. When an accuser won't cooperate, the State's case often collapses without hearsay shortcuts that Mike knows how to block.
The collateral consequences. Gun rights, professional licenses, immigration status, and custody cases all hang on the outcome. The defense strategy has to account for all of it.

Don't Violate the Order — Even If You're Invited

If a no-contact order is in place, a single text message — even one the other party asks for — can land you back in jail with a new charge. Talk to Mike before you respond to anything.

Key Missouri Law

RSMo §§ 565.072–.076Domestic assault, first through fourth degree

RSMo Chapter 455Orders of protection

18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)Federal firearm prohibition after conviction

Charged? Here's Your Next Move.

Do not give a statement. Do not consent to a search. Do not plead at your first appearance just to make it stop. Call or text (636)940-7771 — any hour, any day — or send the free case evaluation form and we'll get back to you fast.

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Domestic Violence & Domestic Assault Defense

How Mike Defends Domestic Cases

Don't Violate the Order — Even If You're Invited

Key Missouri Law

Charged? Here's Your Next Move.