Atty. John Clayton Schaeffer

Atty. John Clayton Schaeffer

John Clayton Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, criminal defense, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. John has been licensed for 12 years.

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About John Clayton Schaeffer at a glance

John Clayton Schaeffer is a wrongful termination, criminal defense, employment, and workers comp attorney based in Clayton, Missouri. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2014). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (JD, 2012). Serands clients in Clayton, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Clayton Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, criminal defense, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
  • John has been licensed for 12 years
  • John practices in Clayton, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Clayton Schaeffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Clayton Schaeffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

John Clayton Schaeffer is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Missouri →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Clayton Schaeffer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Clayton Schaeffer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Clayton Schaeffer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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 Clayton 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Clayton Schaeffer

Where is John Clayton Schaeffer's law office located?
John Clayton Schaeffer's law practice is located in Clayton, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Clayton Schaeffer handle?
John Clayton Schaeffer focuses on wrongful termination, criminal defense, employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Clayton Schaeffer practiced law?
John Clayton Schaeffer has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did John Clayton Schaeffer go to law school?
John Clayton Schaeffer earned their education at (JD, 2012).
How can I contact John Clayton Schaeffer for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Dayton School of Law
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2014

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