Down Highway 55.
Same firm.
Jefferson County stretches south of St. Louis along the Mississippi — Arnold, Imperial, Festus, Crystal City, all the way down to De Soto. We've represented Jefferson County families in personal injury, criminal defense, DWI, and estate matters for forty-nine years. The Hillsboro courthouse, the Arnold municipal court, and every river town in between.
The whole county,
not just the interstate.
From Arnold's I-55 corridor down to De Soto, Festus, and Crystal City along the river, our Jefferson County caseload spans every major town. The Florissant office is a 35-50 minute drive depending on which part of the county you're in.
One Hillsboro
courthouse.
Jefferson County concentrates Circuit and Probate work in a single Hillsboro courthouse, with municipal benches scattered through Arnold, Festus, Crystal City, and the smaller river towns.
Jefferson County Circuit Court
300 Main Street · Hillsboro, MO 63050
Every Jefferson County felony, dissolution, contested civil matter, and probate filing. About thirty-five to fifty minutes south of our Florissant office via I-270 and I-55.
Jefferson County Probate Division
300 Main Street · Hillsboro, MO 63050
Estate administration, conservatorships, guardianships, will contests. Same Hillsboro building as the Circuit Court.
Jefferson County Municipal Courts
Countywide
Arnold, Festus, Crystal City, Herculaneum, Pevely, De Soto, and the smaller river towns. Traffic and ordinance matters resolve at the city level.
Verify Before Relying Court addresses, hours, and procedural information above are believed accurate but may change. Verify current details with the court directly — addresses, dockets, filing windows, and clerk hours can change without notice. Statute citations and procedural references on this page were believed accurate at the time of writing; Missouri law changes regularly.
Eight practice areas.
One firm. No handoffs.
Most Jefferson County matters fall into one of these. Each has its own depth — click through to read more.
Personal Injury
Crashes on I-55, Highway 67, Highway 21, and Highway 30. No fee unless we recover. Learn more →
Car Accidents
Rear-end, intersection, hit-and-run, distracted, drunk driving cases throughout Jefferson County. Learn more →
Criminal Defense
Felony arraignments and trials at Hillsboro Circuit Court; misdemeanors and ordinance cases countywide. Learn more →
DWI Defense
First-offense and repeat DWI, breath/blood challenges, and the Missouri 15-day administrative hearing. 15-day rule guide →
Estate Planning
Wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and probate in Jefferson County Probate Court. Will vs. trust guide →
Jefferson County
FAQ.
Specific to Jefferson County practice and procedure.
Where is the Jefferson County Circuit Court?
300 Main Street in Hillsboro, Missouri 63050. All Jefferson County felony, divorce, and significant civil cases are heard there. The Probate Division is in the same building.
Which Jefferson County cities do you serve?
All of them. Arnold, Imperial, Festus, Crystal City, Herculaneum, Pevely, Hillsboro, De Soto, House Springs, Cedar Hill, Barnhart, Byrnes Mill, High Ridge, Mapaville — and the unincorporated parts of the county.
How far is your Florissant office from Jefferson County?
About 35-50 minutes via I-270 south to I-55 south, depending on which part of the county you're in. We frequently meet Jefferson County clients at our Florissant office, but we also travel to Arnold, Festus, and Hillsboro for in-person consultations.
Do you handle Jefferson County personal injury cases?
Yes — and they're a major part of our caseload. Jefferson County sees frequent car and trucking collisions on I-55, Highway 67, Highway 21, and Highway 30. Read our full personal injury overview.
Jefferson County legal FAQ —
straight answers.
The questions Jefferson County residents and businesses ask most often. General information; specific facts always change the analysis.
What court handles felony cases for Jefferson County residents?
Felony charges originating in Jefferson County are filed in the Jefferson County Circuit Court at 300 Main Street, Hillsboro. Initial appearances, preliminary hearings, and bond review are heard there before the case is assigned to a trial division. We appear in Jefferson County regularly.
Where are ordinance violations heard in Jefferson County?
The municipal courts in Arnold, Festus, De Soto, and Hillsboro handle ordinance violations. Routine traffic citations, careless-driving tickets, and minor city-code matters are decided at the municipal level rather than at the Jefferson County Circuit Court.
How far is your office from Jefferson County?
Our office at 580 N. U.S. Highway 67, Suite 4 in Florissant is about 30 to 60 minutes south of Florissant via I-55. Many Jefferson County clients meet us in person; others handle the entire matter by phone and video, with in-home signings available for estate planning.
What is the statute of limitations for a Missouri car accident?
Five years from the date of the accident for injury to a person (RSMo §516.120). Wrongful death is three years from the date of death (RSMo §537.100). Earlier action almost always produces a better result — evidence and witness memory fade.
Do you accept Jefferson County injury cases on a contingency-fee basis?
Yes. Personal injury and wrongful death cases are handled on contingency — you pay a fee only if we recover money on your behalf. The initial consultation is free.