Combs Waterkotte is Missouri's Leading Criminal Defense & DWI Law Firm.
Whether you are being accused of serious criminal charges or are dealing with a DWI charge, the consequences of a conviction can significantly change your life. You want to work with attorneys who will fight fiercely for your interests and understand your unique situation. We defend our clients' rights and freedoms with vigor and intelligence, while maintaining an unmatched level of open communication and honesty. Our clients can rest assured that they will receive not only the finest in representation, but also be cared for and listened to throughout the legal process.
About Combs Waterkotte - St. Louis
Founded in 2024
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Christopher M. Combs is the founder and principal of Combs Waterkotte. A top-rated criminal defense lawyer with over a decade of experience defending the accused, Mr. Combs provides invaluable counsel and support to clients across Greater St. Louis and the surrounding area who face charges for DWI/DUI, drug crimes, violent crimes, federal crimes, and all other types of felonies and misdemeanors. Mr. Combs has successfully defended numerous clients on charges ranging from murder to assault, drug conspiracy, robbery, and fraud. Mr. Combs also represents college students facing Title IX disciplinary action by their university and has achieved favorable results on behalf of the accused students.

Steven A. Waterkotte is the founder and principal of Combs Waterkotte. Prior to the formation of Combs Waterkotte, Mr. Waterkotte was the managing partner of his own criminal defense firm for over 13 years before joining forces with Mr. Combs.
Mr. Waterkotte focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal defense. He defends the rights of the accused in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Mr. Waterkotte has a reputation as a passionate and relentless fighter for his clients. Mr. Waterkotte has jury-tried many cases in courtrooms across Missouri. He has obtained not guilty verdicts on cases ranging from murder to rape to misdemeanors. Mr. Waterkotte has been widely recognized in the criminal defense industry by his peers as demonstrated by a number of awards such as Best of the Best – Top 10, Lawyers of Distinction, National Trial Lawyer – Top 100, and Missouri Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney.