Joseph G. Whitener

Bio

Joseph Whitener is a criminal defense trial lawyer. He began his career with the Missouri State Public Defender's Office, where he handled thousands of criminal cases — from misdemeanors to the most serious and complex felonies — and learned to try cases against experienced prosecutors, often with a client's liberty on the line.

He has successfully tried more than two dozen cases to a jury, consistently obtaining favorable results, including not-guilty verdicts for clients charged with murder, rape, assault, armed criminal action, robbery, and DWI. He is also one of only a few attorneys in Missouri to have successfully represented a client in a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) civil-commitment trial before a jury — among the most difficult cases a defense lawyer can take to verdict.

Today Joseph represents clients in both state and federal criminal matters, at every stage from pre-charge investigation and bond hearings through trial, appeal, and post-conviction relief. He has also represented businesses, governmental entities, and law enforcement agencies in connection with criminal investigations and related civil proceedings.

Joe approaches every case with an unwavering commitment to his client's best interest. His objective is always the same — to obtain the best possible result for the person who has put their trust in him.

Education

J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, 2012
B.A., Saint Louis University, 2007 — summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa

Licenses & Organizations

Licensed in Missouri, 2012
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Member, The Missouri Bar

Practice Areas

Case Results & Contact

You can review a sample of Joseph's trial outcomes on our Case Results page. To discuss a criminal matter confidentially, call (314) 227-1014.

Past results are not a guarantee of future outcomes. Every case is different and depends on its own facts.