COMBS WATERKOTTE - Key Persons


A Cedar Hill

Job Titles:
  • MO DWI Lawyer Who Wins
If you've recently faced arrest and DWI charges in Cedar Hill, MO, you likely understand the urgency surrounding your case. The sooner you can get a skilled Cedar Hill, MO DWI lawyer to review documents, amass evidence, and build your case, the better the odds are that the consequences resulting from your DWI arrest in Cedar Hill will be significantly reduced, if not eliminated. Combs Waterkotte has helped hundreds of Cedar Hill, MO-area residents from all walks of life take on DWI charges. Our firm blends top-notch legal expertise and assertive advocacy with a commitment to personalized service and communication that stands out among DWI law firms near Cedar Hill, MO and throughout Missouri. Our DWI lawyers assure you that, regardless of the time, location, or situation, they will promptly answer your call to discuss your case or any other legal concerns. This is part of our commitment to complete client satisfaction, as affirmed by our satisfied clients. After you have been pulled over and arrested for DWI in the Cedar Hill, MO area, make (314) 900-HELP your first call to schedule a free initial case review and put the experienced Cedar Hill, MO DWI lawyers at Combs Waterkotte to work for you.

Breaja Waterkotte


Christopher M. Combs - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Partner
  • Principal
  • Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Member of the St. Louis
Christopher M. Combs is the founder and principal of Combs Waterkotte. An award-winning criminal defense attorney, Mr. Combs is devoted to delivering positive outcomes for all clients. 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. Honored for his outstanding advocacy for those in need, Mr. Combs has been widely recognized by his peers as demonstrated by several awards he has won, such as Super Lawyers- Missouri and Kansas Rising Star, Top 10 Under 40 from the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys and 10 Best Attorneys-Missouri from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, as well as numerous client testimonials and referrals from those he has served over the years. He has also earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers and has quickly established himself among the leading lawyers in the St. Louis region for criminal defense. Born and raised in St. Louis, Mr. Combs graduated from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School before receiving his Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Operations Management from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2008. Following graduation, Mr. Combs then attended Saint Louis University School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2012. Following law school graduation, Mr. Combs honed his legal skills at another prominent criminal defense firm in St. Louis before establishing his own private criminal defense practice in 2015. While in law school, Mr. Combs served as a teaching assistant, and he was an active participant in the Undergraduate Mock Trial Team initiative. He also studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and The Hague, Holland, through the law school's International Law Study Abroad Program. Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, Mr. Combs is also active in the legal community as a member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the St. Louis County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the American Bar Association and the National College for DUI Defense. Christopher Combs is an active and passionate member of the St. Louis community, maintaining involvement in causes and organizations that are important to him. Chief among those is the National Peer Recovery Alliance, a national organization that serves and supports individuals with substance use disorders by mobilizing peer support specialists through advocacy and education. A pervasive challenge to the St. Louis area, the state of Missouri, and people everywhere across the country, Christopher Combs and Combs Waterkotte believe that taking action in support of those battling addiction and mental health conditions is critical. Countless lives and the future of our communities depend on it. In his free time, Mr. Combs enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with his wife, who is also an attorney, and their two children and three dogs. He avidly enjoys the St. Louis Blues and the St. Louis Cardinals.

DWI Lawyer

Job Titles:
  • Criminal Defense Lawyer / Personal Injury Lawyer
DWI Lawyer in Park Hills, MO. Facing allegations of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a frightening experience, especially considering the potential repercussions for Park Hills, MO drivers. Beyond the immediate consequences of a minimum 60-day suspension of your driving privileges, hefty fines, elevated insurance expenses, and enduring points on your license, the aftermath extends to enduring damage to your reputation within your Park Hills community or your professional sphere. Also, international travel prospects may be constrained, with countries like Canada prohibiting entry for people with a DWI conviction on their record. If you find yourself in the challenging situation of facing DWI charges after being pulled over in the Park Hills, MO area, it's critical to enlist the support of a highly skilled DWI lawyer in Park Hills. Waste no time; call Combs Waterkotte immediately at (314) 900-HELP or through our online contact form to initiate the process of crafting a robust defense for your case. Take advantage of our attorneys' expertise through a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss the details of your situation and your next steps. DWI Lawyer in Bowling Green, MO. Getting pulled over and accused of driving while intoxicated is potentially one of the worst fears a Bowling Green, MO-area driver can have. Not only will you be stripped of your driver's license for a minimum of 60 days, you will have to pay a substantial fine, face increased insurance costs, and have points on your license for years to come. Even worse, your reputation in the Bowling Green, MO community or your workplace could take a substantial hit, and your ability to potentially travel out of the United States could be limited, as countries such as Canada prohibit travelers with DWI convictions on their record from entering. If you have been pulled over and are facing DWI charges, you need a top-tier Bowling Green, MO DWI lawyer on your side right now. Call Combs Waterkotte as soon as possible at (314) 900-HELP or contact us online so that we can get to work building your defense right away. Our attorneys are available for free, no-obligation consultations where they can discuss the specifics of your case with you and plan your next steps.

Jennifer Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Paralegal
Jennifer is the head paralegal at Combs Waterkotte and has been a member of our team for several years. Jennifer is responsible for client intake, maintaining the firm's calendar, drafting motions, and communicating with our clients along with the many other tasks that she does. Jennifer understands the importance of each case and is always ready and willing to assist Combs Waterkotte clients any way she can.

Matthew Brown

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Attorney

Steven Waterkotte

Job Titles:
  • Partner