Atty. Peter B. Ries
Peter B. Ries is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, criminal.
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Peter B. Ries is a criminal defense, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Ballwin, Missouri. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1990), U.S. Court of Military Review (1990), Illinois (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and St. Louis University (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Ballwin, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter B. Ries is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, criminal
- Peter received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Peter practices in Ballwin, MO
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Peter B. Ries's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Ries handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Peter B. Ries is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Peter B. Ries is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter B. Ries is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
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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 Ballwin 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.
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