Atty. Melissa Anne Custer

Atty. Melissa Anne Custer

Melissa Anne Custer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Melissa Anne Custer at a glance

Melissa Anne Custer is an Asst. Pub. Def. based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1997). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1995) and University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Anne Custer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Melissa practices in St. Louis, MO

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Melissa Anne Custer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Anne Custer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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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 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 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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Where is Melissa Anne Custer's law office located?
Melissa Anne Custer's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Anne Custer handle?
Melissa Anne Custer focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Melissa Anne Custer practiced law?
Melissa Anne Custer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Melissa Anne Custer go to law school?
Melissa Anne Custer earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Wisconsin at Madison
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1997

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