Atty. David Michael Hocking
David Michael Hocking is a lawyer practicing business and corporations, business and corporations - general business, criminal law and 11 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Business And Corporations & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO · 39+ Years Experience
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About David Michael Hocking at a Glance
David Michael Hocking is a dui/dwi, car accidents, trusts, probate, and personal injury attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1987). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Kansas State University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis St, and Louis County Bar Association The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Michael Hocking
- David Michael Hocking is a lawyer practicing business and corporations, business and corporations - general business, criminal law and 11 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- David practices in St. Louis, MO
Practice Areas Explained
David Michael Hocking's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Hocking handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
DUI / DWI Defense in St. Louis
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Car Accidents in St. Louis
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Trusts in St. Louis
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Probate in St. Louis
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Personal Injury in St. Louis
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Louis Choose David Michael Hocking
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Michael Hocking's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, trusts, probate, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Michael Hocking brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and trusts, David Michael Hocking can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means David Michael Hocking attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Michael Hocking Handles in St. Louis
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