Practice Areas

St. Louis and Eastern Missouri Lawyers

The attorneys at the law office of Diekman & Leightner offer more than 20 years of legal experience handling high conflict family law and traffic-related cases. We understand what is at stake for our clients and we provide an aggressive defense to protect their rights, interests, and future.

Learn more about divorce in Missouri. To schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced divorce and property division attorneys, contact our St. Louis County law firm today.

We have the knowledge, compassion, and comprehensive skill to handle strenuously contested matters involving child custody and complex divorce matters. Our family law practice includes:

Property division Tax considerations Spousal maintenance Child custody Modifications

Paternity Prenuptial agreements Same-sex family issues Guardianships Other family law issues

Traffic Tickets and Criminal Defense

Our defense lawyers have skillfully represented thousands of clients in the St. Louis area. We work to minimize or avoid consequences resulting from traffic violations and other criminal charges. We handle various traffic ticket amendments and criminal matters, such as:

Driver's license suspension hearings Speeding tickets Moving violations Driving under suspension or revocation

DWI/DUI Theft Assault Minor drug possession Other criminal defense

Contact an Experienced Attorney

We provide skilled legal counsel focused on your needs, goals, and future. For dedicated family law or criminal defense representation, contact us today.

Diekman & Leightner, Attorneys at Law
230 South Bemiston Avenue
Suite 600
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-725-9850

The law office of Diekman & Leightner provides experienced legal representation to clients in communities such as St. Louis City, Clayton, Des Peres, Creve Coeur, St Charles, Wildwood, Chesterfield, Ballwin, Manchester, University City, Shrewsbury, Town & Country, Bel-Ridge, Sunset Hills, Overland, Hazelwood, Ferguson, Berkeley, and Pine Lawn, Missouri. The firm also represents clients throughout the Central West End, North County, West County, and South County.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

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