Saint Charles Criminal Defense Lawyers
Last updated on October 14, 2025
Whether it’s a minor infraction or a serious offense, accusations that you were involved in a crime cause significant stress and anxiety. Criminal charges also have a big impact on your life, job and family. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can help you understand your legal options and protect your rights.
At The Law Office of Baerveldt & Boedefeld, LLC, our attorneys bring 60 years of combined experience to your case. From our offices in Saint Charles, we represent clients throughout the surrounding communities. We know that every case is different. We offer a customized and straightforward approach to provide you with the personalized guidance you deserve.
Comprehensive Criminal Defense Representation
When you have been accused of a crime, an experienced attorney is invaluable, no matter how minor the charge seems. Our St. Charles criminal defense attorneys provide legal representation for a wide range of charges, from misdemeanors to felonies, including:
- DUI/DWI: We represent clients facing drunk driving charges and try to help them keep their drivers’ licenses.
- Drug crimes: Our team defends clients against drug crimes, including possession, distribution and manufacturing of controlled substances.
- Assault and battery: We handle cases involving allegations of physical harm or the threat of violence.
- Theft and property crimes: We defend against various theft charges, from shoplifting and petty theft to more serious grand larceny.
- Sex offenses: We represent people who have been accused of any type of sex crime, especially those that could result in registration on the sex offender registry.
Our criminal defense lawyers are prepared to tackle serious charges. We will fight tirelessly on your behalf to ensure your rights are respected at every stage of the legal process. We understand that your future is on the line and you need clear advice and strong guidance.
Schedule A Free Consultation With A Criminal Defense Lawyer
We offer free 30-minute initial consultations to help you understand your situation and walk you through your options. To schedule your free appointment, you can call us at The Law Office of Baerveldt & Boedefeld, LLC. You can also send us a message through our website.
Our defense attorneys make themselves available every hour of the day, seven days a week. We are flexible and offer evening and weekend appointments because we know legal issues don’t keep a nine-to-five schedule. We accept credit cards for your convenience, and we can provide a Spanish interpreter if necessary.