O'Brien Law Office - Columbia, MO

Seasoned Criminal Defense Advocacy in Columbia, Missouri

Conveniently located at 28 North 8th Street in the historic Guitar Building in downtown Columbia, The Law Office of Kevin O'Brien delivers formidable legal representation to individuals facing serious state and federal criminal charges across mid-Missouri. Founding attorney Kevin P. O'Brien brings more than two decades of rigorous courtroom experience, including distinguished service as District Defender for the Missouri State Public Defender system in Boone County. Having first-chaired more than thirty felony jury trials to verdict, Mr. O'Brien has secured not-guilty acquittals in challenging cases involving armed robbery, felony assault, drug distribution, grand larceny, and driving while intoxicated. Confronting law enforcement investigations, formal indictments, or grand jury proceedings is an intimidating experience that threatens personal liberty, professional licensing, and family stability. When you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer with verified trial acumen and deep familiarity with local judges and prosecutors, Kevin O'Brien provides strategic, fearless courtroom advocacy.

Comprehensive State and Federal Criminal Defense Practice Areas

The practice concentrates exclusively on defending individuals against misdemeanor, felony, and federal charges under Missouri law:

• DWI defense and driver license reinstatements: Strategic dui/dwi defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers challenge traffic stops, field sobriety testing procedures, breathalyzer maintenance logs, and represent motorists in Department of Revenue administrative suspension hearings and limited driving privilege applications.
• State and federal narcotics offenses: Aggressive drug crime defense lawyers scrutinize Fourth Amendment search warrants, contest vehicle searches, and defend individuals facing felony possession, manufacturing, and interstate drug distribution conspiracy charges.
• Violent crimes and domestic allegations: Dedicated violent crime defense lawyers and domestic violence lawyers represent clients in felony assault, armed robbery, weapons offenses, manslaughter, and protective order violation proceedings in Boone County Circuit Court.
• Property, fraud, and financial crimes: Experienced theft and burglary defense lawyers safeguard clients against severe penalties in commercial burglary, receiving stolen property, embezzlement, forgery, and federal wire fraud prosecutions.
• College student violations and disciplinary hearings: Diligent criminal defense lawyers represent students from the University of Missouri, Columbia College, and Stephens College facing criminal citations, underage drinking violations, and university disciplinary proceedings.

Recognized Legal Authority and Bar Leadership

Kevin O'Brien is widely regarded as a knowledgeable authority in Missouri criminal jurisprudence. He has served as longtime chair of the criminal law subcommittee of the Boone County Bar Association and active member of the Missouri Bar Criminal Law Committee. Mr. O'Brien has authored respected legal treatises on criminal practice published by the Missouri Bar and served on the legislative review subcommittee evaluating pending criminal statutory revisions. In addition to active membership in the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he practices before the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Clients benefit from direct attorney communication, thorough evidence examination, and relentless defense strategies.

Protect Your Freedom with Immediate Legal Representation

The earliest moments following an arrest or police interrogation are critical to preserving your legal rights and preventing self-incrimination. If you or a family member is facing criminal charges or needs to find an attorney with extensive felony trial experience in Columbia, Boone County, or central Missouri, contact The Law Office of Kevin O'Brien at (573) 442-5944. Schedule a prompt case assessment to discuss your options and construct an assertive defense plan.