Atty. Peter B. Ries

Atty. Peter B. Ries

Peter B. Ries is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, criminal.

Ballwin Ballwin 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (314) 492-0121

Profile Summary

About Peter B. Ries at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

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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Estate Planning & Probate

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

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter B. Ries

Where is Peter B. Ries's law office located?
Peter B. Ries's law practice is located in Ballwin, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter B. Ries handle?
Peter B. Ries focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Peter B. Ries practiced law?
Peter B. Ries has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Peter B. Ries go to law school?
Peter B. Ries earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Peter B. Ries for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
St. Louis University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Military Review
Admitted: 1990
Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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