Atty. Robert T. Haar

Atty. Robert T. Haar

Robert T. Haar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Call (314) 241-2224 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Robert T. Haar at a glance

Robert T. Haar is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and appellate attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Haar & Woods LLP. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert T. Haar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Robert T., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2011
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Robert T. Haar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert T. Haar 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.

Robert T. Haar is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert T. Haar is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

White Collar Crimes

Robert T. Haar is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert T. Haar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Robert T. Haar is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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.

Looking for additional Missouri attorneys? Browse all attorneys in St. Louis or all attorneys in Missouri.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert T. Haar

Where is Robert T. Haar's law office located?
Robert T. Haar's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Haar & Woods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert T. Haar handle?
Robert T. Haar focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did Robert T. Haar go to law school?
Robert T. Haar earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Robert T. Haar for a consultation?
You can contact Robert T. Haar directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert T. Haar received?
Robert T. Haar's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (St. Louis)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (St. Louis)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (St. Louis)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (St. Louis)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (St. Louis)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (St. Louis)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (St. Louis)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (St. Louis)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (St. Louis)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (St. Louis)
- 2012

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.