Joseph G. Whitener
Bio:
My practice is concentrated in state and federal criminal defense. I began my career as an Assistant Public Defender with the Missouri State Public Defender's Office. I have handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious and complex felonies. I have successfully tried over two dozen cases to a jury, and have consistently obtained favorable results, including not guilty verdicts for clients charged with murder, rape, assault, armed criminal action, robbery, and DWI, among others.
I am one of the only lawyers in Missouri to have successfully represented a client in an SVP civil commitment trial before a jury. I have also represented businesses, governmental entities, and law enforcement officers in criminal investigations and various civil proceedings. I approach each case with the same unwavering commitment to my client's best interest. And my objective is always to obtain the best possible result for my client.
Education:
J.D. St. Louis University (2012)
B.A. St. Louis University (2007), summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa
License and Organizations:
Missouri (2012)
Missouri Bar Association
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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