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"TJ is hands-down the best attorney I have ever had represent me or met.
I have had TJ represent me for a couple years now in multiple court cases.
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Meschelle Magnuson
02:13 03 May 26
A young family member was falsely accused. T.J. got the desired outcome. He is professional, yet approachable and down-to-earth, honest, communicated clearly, and responded promptly when questions arose. I would highly recommend T.J. Kirsch!
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maddox Tharp
13:25 01 May 26
Super great guy to work with!
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S Tharp
12:38 01 May 26
I HIGHLY recommend TJ Kirsch & his firm! Being around the criminal legal system for many years taught me that choosing the right attorney is crucial & can greatly impact the outcome of a criminal case! Needless to say.....when my young family member had an unfortunate run-in with the law, I did my research & was VERY selective. TJ Kirsch handled this youngster's case from start to disposition. The first time I called his office, TJ took the call! He quoted me a reasonable fee, up front, I paid it, that was it. No nickel & diming throughout the process. TJ understands that a criminal misdemeanor to a young person who has never been in trouble IS a big deal! I appreciate how he gave this misdemeanor as much priority as a higher level charge. TJ has knowledge of potential future repercussions, explained them to us, then fought hard to ensure that this "unfortunate run-in" would not compromise future goals and successes for this young man. He has exceptional knowledge of criminal case law, defendant rights, & CDL defense. TJ has local court expertise and familiarity in Linn, & his communication skills are above average. He answered our calls, responded to emails, informed us of court dates, & we knew exactly what was going to take place on those court dates....no surprises! AFTER a thorough review of all case discovery, TJ provided an honest assessment....no false hope. TJ became a relentless advocate for this young person in the courtroom, for that I am thankful! His pragmatic approach to our case worked and the "advice" at departure to my young family member was a bonus and very much appreciated ;)
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Justin Doherty
21:58 24 Apr 26
Mr. Kirsch was an amazing lawyer and truly a pleasure to work with. He is extremely professional, kind, and works harder than anyone I know. He genuinely cares about his clients and the outcome of their cases, and it shows in everything he does.His staff is just as wonderful. They were supportive, responsive, and made it clear that clients truly matter to them. The entire team made a difficult process much easier. I am very grateful for their dedication and would highly recommend Mr. Kirsch to anyone in need of a great attorney.
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JoDe Layton-Brinker
15:19 22 Apr 26
TJ is amazing. He is personable, responsive, and professional!
He is aggressive and fights for the best results for his clients. I work in the legal field and if someone calls looking for a defense attorney, TJ is the only attorney I refer. I can't say enough good things about TJ Kirsch. Except he is phenomenal! Call his office for help when you need a defense attorney; you won't be disappointed.
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Jenifer Seaver
02:10 14 Dec 25
TJ and his firm will always be our first recommendation! After two day of waiting for a return call from another attorney recommended to us, I went to Google and found TJ. He took my call, listened, advised, and assured us, then went to work. We cannot thank him enough for being in our corner through some pretty trying times. Forever grateful.
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Amanda
15:57 05 Nov 25
TJ was amazing and I could not have asked for better representation! I hired him at 12pm and he was filing motions on my behalf by 2:30pm. Everyone I interacted with were respectful and extremely helpful with all my questions! I hope I never need TJ’s services again but I would call him without hesitation if I did and I highly recommend him to anyone in need!
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Aleksey Salaz
21:34 30 Sep 25
This review is long overdue. TJ and Erin were hired at the worst time in my life - a criminal accusation. Throughout the process, TJ always visited me and answered all my questions. He was always available for a phone call or called me back in a timely fashion. The case was arduous but after an ACTUAL investigation and STELLAR depositions (by TJ and Erin), the state dismissed the case. TJ and Erin are amazing attorneys. Highly personable, friendly, and most importantly, good at their jobs. If you're looking for an attorney that combines character and skill, TJ is the guy for you. Once again, thank you. My hats off to you, sir.
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Semaj
03:37 19 Aug 25
T.J is the best defense attorney i’ve ever met in my life, he fought 7 long exhausting years for my case, and was always positive, strong and confident. His arguments were bold and straightforward to the facts. T.J never gave up on me or my case. After all the fighting for all those years we got the outcome we wanted. He is not only a lawyer but a true friend in my eyes. If you are EVER in a legal situation, T.J Kirsch should be the first lawyer you call!!…..
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S Chapa
18:08 27 Jun 25
They did a great job with my traffic violation! Kirsch & Kirsch handled everything with incredible efficiency and expertise. They turned what could have been a headache into a smooth process, and I'm thrilled with the outcome. Highly recommend them for any traffic-related issues – they get results!

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Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Controlled Substances

If you’re arrested for a drug crime, your whole life can be turned upside down. Even a minor offense can lead to jail, fines, loss of licensure, and an embarrassing criminal record.

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DUI

Getting charged with a DWI can seriously impact your life, whether or not you are ultimately convicted. From the moment you are arrested, a series of events goes into motion with time-sensitive consequences.

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Theft Crimes

If you’re arrested for a drug crime, your whole life can be turned upside down. Even a minor offense can lead to jail, fines, loss of licensure, and an embarrassing criminal record.

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Rape and Sexual Assault

If you’ve been accused of sexual misconduct, you must immediately speak with an attorney.

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Domestic Violence

If you’ve been accused of a domestic violence crime, it’s a serious accusation. Domestic crimes can be based on claims of emotional abuse, economic restriction, and verbal threat.

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Crimes Against Children

Crimes against children include some of the most serious charges one can face. The law, prosecutors, and the courts take each of these charges very seriously.

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Homicide

It is never too soon to hire an attorney for murder charges. Whether the police are only suspicious or charges have been filed, you need a lawyer.

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Assault

Assault and related offenses are found in Chapter 565 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, titled “Offenses Against the Person.” You don’t need a criminal defense lawyer to tell you that charges of assault and offenses against the person are serious charges.

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Results for Clients

Recent Successful Outcomes

Child Abuse

Client reunited with three children after the court dismisses claims of neglect

Sex Crimes

Forcible rape, defense investigation revealed rape accusation was a set-up; case dismissed

Domestic Assault

​Felony domestic assault jury trial, client found not guilty

Child Crimes

Child sex crimes accusation, judge ruled for defense on pretrial motions that led to dismissal of all charges

1st Degree Murder

Murder 1st degree jury trial, client found not guilty of murder

Sex Crimes

Forcible rape jury trial, client found not guilty

Drug Crimes

Possession of controlled substance, evidence suppressed and case dismissed

Drug Crimes

Possession of controlled substance, evidence should have been suppressed, client acquitted on appeal

Drug Crimes

Possession of controlled substance, evidence suppressed and case dismissed

Assault

Weapons offense and shooting allegation, case dismissed at preliminary hearing

Assault

Assault, client found not guilty

Domestic Assault

Felony domestic assault jury trial, client found not guilty

Drug Crimes

Drug possession and distribution, client’s Miranda rights violated, case dismissed

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Criminal Defense Attorney Jefferson City MO

Being charged with a crime, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, can seriously impact your life. A conviction will have even more serious consequences. Working with an experienced criminal defense attorney Jefferson City MO is the most important decision you can make following your arrest.

The Missouri criminal courts are extremely difficult for a defendant to navigate independently, and the prosecutors who will be pushing to convict you have years of experience in this area.

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Work With An Experienced Attorney

Without an attorney, it can feel impossible to achieve a fair outcome. The criminal defense lawyers at Kirsch & Kirsch, LLC are here to help. Whether charged with DWI, drug offenses, or more, contact us to speak with our Missouri criminal defense lawyers about your situation.

Contact Us For Your Initial Consultation

Our criminal defense lawyers have years of experience defending criminal cases, and we will be happy to help you as well.

We can discuss your charges during your initial consultation, give you examples of similar cases we have successfully defended, and provide you with legal advice. Call us today.

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The Importance Of Working With a Defense Attorney

Missouri prosecutors are focused on convictions and will work to convince the jury that you are guilty on all counts.

You need someone to ensure that all angles are explored and that the jury remembers that a charge is not a conviction. Your defense starts on day one, so working with an attorney early is extremely important.

Your attorney will guide you through the process and advise you whether it is convenient or not to submit a guilty plea.

Our Criminal Defense Practice Areas

The following are some of our criminal defense practice areas:

Being arrested for possession of controlled substances—whether for personal use, intent to distribute, or trafficking—can have serious consequences that may impact the rest of your life.

However, being caught with a controlled substance or illegal drug does not mean that you will need to face the maximum penalties in the state law or the sentencing guidelines.

Contact us to discuss your case and understand how we can help you move forward to improve your chances of a positive outcome. Possession of a drug can significantly impact your life, and we are here to help you with your Missouri drug charges today.

Being arrested and charged with DWI or DUI (driving under the influence) can severely impact your life, whether or not you are ultimately convicted. In fact, from the moment you are arrested for Missouri DWI, you will have 15 days to appeal to the Department of Revenue before your license is automatically suspended – completely separate from your criminal case.

This is one of the many things that will begin immediately upon your arrest, all of which our lawyers will be able to help you with. We will ensure you take all appropriate steps to work towards a dismissal or sentencing alternative to minimize the impacts on your life.

Theft charges are some of the most common, but this does not mean that it is less important to take a unique approach with each client we defend.

Context is essential in all criminal charges. We will work to ensure the judge and jury also understand it. We will work towards a dismissal or reduced sentencing whenever possible.

Even a misdemeanor theft charge can have serious, long-term impacts on your life, so while it may seem like submitting a guilty plea can be a good idea to get through the process, make sure that you do not do this without consulting with one of our criminal defense lawyers.

Whether or not you see your own Missouri crimes mentioned above, contact us to request an initial consultation and understand how we can help you through this stressful and complicated process.

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T.J. Kirsch

T.J. Kirsch

Founding Partner and Criminal Defense Attorney

Erin Kirsch

Erin Kirsch

Founding Partner and Criminal Defense Attorney

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Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Lawyers

If you have been charged with a crime in Missouri, you will have many questions. Remember that your criminal charges are unique to your situation, and the following should not be interpreted as specific legal advice. To answer your legal issues, contact us now to speak with an attorney.

Several factors determine whether or not certain offenses, whether misdemeanor or felony, will result in incarceration. First of all, you are not guilty until the courts rule so, meaning that your attorney will work to find a way to have your charges reduced or dismissed.

If that is not possible, the next step is to build a strong defense that works towards a fair and reasonable outcome.

Contact the criminal lawyers at our law firm to speak with an experienced professional about your criminal law offenses and get a better sense of how we have handled cases similar to your own.

After being charged with DWI/DUI in Jefferson City, MO, you need a criminal defense lawyer to ensure that you do not miss any important deadlines following your criminal law charges. One of these deadlines is applying for an administrative hearing to retain your driver’s license after a DWI arrest.

The police will take your license at the time of your arrest. Within 15 days, you must schedule an administrative hearing to avoid having your license suspended through an administrative process of the Missouri Department of Revenue. This action runs separately from the criminal law processes that are also in motion.

Should you fail to schedule the administrative hearing, you may lose your license for an extended period regardless of what happens with your criminal law charges.

After being charged with a crime, you must submit a plea at your arraignment, whether guilty or innocent. You may be offered a way to expedite the legal process if you plead guilty, but you should work with your attorney to determine whether a plea bargain is the way to go.

After being charged with a crime in Jefferson City, MO, you should get in touch with an attorney. Call us for a consultation if you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, to discuss the specifics of your case and understand how to move forward.

From the moment you enter a plea at your arraignment, things are set in motion that you may not be able to change. It is best to show up to the Missouri courts for your arraignment with a clear plan in mind.

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How to Act During Your Arrest

During your arrest, stay silent and polite. Only offer basic information like identifying details without sharing information about your alleged crimes. As the police will remind you during your arrest, “you have the right to remain silent,” and “anything you say can and will be used against you.”

Many people will attempt to talk their way out of an arrest or bargain with police, but this often just provides them with more evidence to secure a conviction. Keep quiet and call our law firm as soon as you can use a phone.

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After being charged with a crime, the following days and weeks can be very confusing. Before your arraignment, contact our firm to discuss your situation and understand how we can work together.

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When you go to your arraignment represented by an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney, you can stand in front of the judge with confidence, knowing that you have the support that will help you navigate the complicated world of the Missouri criminal courts.

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