Joel J Schwartz

Mr. Schwartz received a B.A. in 1984 and his J.D. in 1987 from the University of Texas at Austin.

He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1989 and has been practicing in the area of criminal defense for 20 years. He is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, the Southern District of Iowa and the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. Mr. Schwartz has represented individuals in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan, Kansas, Arizona, Texas, Colorado and California.

Mr. Schwartz is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell. He is a life member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice. Joel has been a lecturer for several legal educational institutions and has appeared as a legal commentator for several news outlets.

Mr. Schwartz's practice concentrates exclusively in the area of Federal and State criminal defense.

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1989
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan

Education

  • The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas - 1987
  • University of Texas, Austin, Texas
    • B.A. - 1984

Honors and Awards

  • AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
  • American Trial Lawyers Association – Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Member

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
  • Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
  • American Association for Justice, Member

Featured Reviews

By Allen for Firm | Hired Firm

★★★★★ (April 29, 2021)

Joel was a super hero in my case. I was wrongfully charged with a felony and walked out with a fine and a misdemeanor. World class attorney. This man is the best at his profession and if you have Him on your side your in good hands

Toni Gones

★★★★★ (January 20, 2018)

After being represented by Joel Schwartz, I will never go to another lawyer for any legal matters. I don’t care if he decides to retire today I would have to drag him out of retirement. Obviously, It would be an understatement to say that I am satisfied with his legal services. Without discussing any details of my case; lets just say I have a second chance at life and I owe this to Joel. If you're reading this right now because you are looking for a lawyer to hire, I hope you listen to my advice and hire Joel! Nathan Swanson, thank you for all your help as well!