Faber Law Firm - Columbia, MO

Tenacious Criminal Defense and DWI Legal Advocacy in Columbia, Missouri

Facing criminal charges or an arrest in Missouri puts your freedom, reputation, and livelihood at risk. Having a determined courtroom advocate on your side is essential. Faber Law Firm, located on Broadway Bluffs Drive in Columbia, provides aggressive legal defense for individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges across Mid-Missouri. Established in 2013 by attorney Benjamin Sidney Faber, a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law, the practice centers exclusively on criminal defense and rights protection. Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2017 to 2026 and honored on the Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, attorney Ben Faber delivers personalized trial advocacy. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer who will challenge state evidence and pursue dismissals, Faber Law Firm is ready to defend you.

Strategic DWI and DUI Defense in Boone County

A driving while intoxicated arrest in Missouri brings severe statutory penalties, license suspensions, and potential jail time. Attorney Ben Faber, a member of the National College for DUI Defense, scrutinizes state evidence to safeguard your driving record. Key defense areas include:

• Challenging traffic stops: Reviewing police dashcam and bodycam footage to identify whether law enforcement had reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop.
• Field sobriety testing errors: Exposing improper administration of standardized field sobriety evaluations that fail to adhere to NHTSA guidelines.
• Breathalyzer and blood test accuracy: Contesting the maintenance history, calibration records, and chain of custody for chemical testing devices.
• Administrative license hearings: Representing motorists in Missouri Department of Revenue administrative suspension hearings to prevent revocation of driving privileges.
• Underage drinking and MIP offenses: Defending college students from the University of Missouri, Columbia College, and Stephens College against minor in possession charges and fake ID summonses.

Vigorous Defense for Drug, Weapons, and Violent Crime Charges

Felony charges demand assertive pre-trial motions and rigorous evidence analysis. Faber Law Firm has defended clients facing high-stakes allegations, including manslaughter, federal drug conspiracy, and weapons violations. Attorney Faber investigates police conduct to challenge Fourth Amendment violations and suppress unlawfully obtained evidence. Whether facing assault, domestic violence, or drug distribution charges, the firm prepares every case for trial.

Traffic Ticket Violations and Criminal Record Expungements

Even minor traffic summonses can accumulate points, leading to insurance rate spikes and eventual license suspensions. Faber Law Firm helps drivers resolve speeding citations, reckless driving charges, and driving while suspended summonses in municipal courts throughout Boone and Callaway counties. In addition, the firm helps eligible Missouri residents clear their past criminal records through statutory expungements, enabling individuals to remove eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions from public background checks to restore employment and housing opportunities.

Direct Attorney Access and Free Initial Consultations

Unlike high-volume firms where clients are relegated to case managers, clients at Faber Law Firm work directly with attorney Ben Faber. The firm maintains responsive communication through phone, text, and email, keeping defendants informed of every development in their case. Prospective clients benefit from a confidential, free consultation to discuss their legal options and defense strategy. When you need a defense lawyer urgently in Columbia to protect your liberties against state or federal charges, Faber Law Firm delivers aggressive advocacy and proven courtroom trial results.