St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer With A Lifelong Passion For Justice

From an early age, I have had an interest in the law and a passion for justice. I loved reading and watching TV shows and movies that centered on justice, and by the time I graduated from high school, I knew that I wanted to find a way to enter the legal profession.

I decided to attend Blackburn College, a smaller school located near my hometown, so that I could study political science and begin to pave a path toward law school. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2002, I began applying for law school and was quickly accepted into the Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois. I jumped at the chance to study law in my home state and begin my journey toward becoming an attorney.

You can read more about my background here: attorney Justin Summary

A Start As A Public Defender

After three years of studying and hard work, I received my Juris Doctor degree in 2005. I decided to waste no time and quickly passed the bar exam for the state of Missouri shortly after graduating from law school. Armed with my degree and a license to practice law, I decided to begin by working as a public defender. I knew that working at the public defender’s office would allow me to get the courtroom experience that I would need and allow me to focus on an area of the law that I felt suited my interests the most – criminal defense.

Moving Into Private Practice

I would spend the next three years working as a public defender, learning the intricacies of the criminal justice system and picking up valuable experience defending individuals from a wide variety of criminal charges. After a few years of working as a public defender, I was recruited to be a partner at a small local firm which I decided to accept.

This allowed me to have a little more control over my caseload and provided me with some exposure to more serious criminal offenses, such as federal crimes and major drug charges. Shortly after my time as a partner, I decided that I wanted to strike out on my own so that I could run my own firm and completely manage my own caseload.

Helping Personal Injury Clients In Missouri And Illinois

At The Summary Law Firm, as a personal injury attorney, I understand the impact that an injury can have on your life. That’s why I am here to do everything I can to help seek fair compensation. I can help with:

• Personal injury claims such as car and motorcycle accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Premises liability
• Distracted driving accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Wrongful death

I have an extensive track record of successfully helping clients build strong personal injury cases. With my support, you may secure the compensation you need to recover.

Protecting Your Rights As A Defendant

I also help clients facing DUI/DWI, assault, weapons charges and more. Since opening my own firm, I have helped countless clients fight a wide variety of charges, from misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charges to serious federal drug manufacturing charges – and everything in between.

I have also helped a number of clients by providing legal counsel when they were wanted for questioning or when faced with the prospect of being charged with a crime. If charges have already been filed, I can help outline an aggressive defense strategy, and if your case should go to trial, I have extensive trial experience, conducting numerous bench and jury trials in courts across Illinois and Missouri.

At the end of the day, I realize how scary criminal charges can be and the impact they can have on your life as you move forward. I am proud to represent my clients and help them fight to protect their rights and defend their names. If you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense, don’t feel like you have to face this challenge alone.

Let Me Help You File A Personal Injury Claim Or Defend You In Criminal Court

Put my knowledge and experience on your side and call my St. Louis office today for a free consultation. With my help, you can start your journey to recovery after a devastating injury. Contact me using this email form or call me at 314-673-1475.