Family Law

We have experience in a variety of Family law matters.  Whether you need assistance in a Divorce, Custody and Support, Maintenance, Motion to Modify, Motion for Contempt, Show Cause Orders or a Name Change we can assist you. It is important to choose a law firm who can handle your family law matter while giving you the personal attention you need.  Family law cases can be the most emotionally charged of any case because it revolves around your personal life, finances and most importantly, family. Our goal is to give you realistic expectations of potential outcomes by taking the time to answer your questions and explain the legal process to you.  We have handled cases ranging from quick uncontested divorces to extended litigation involving trials and post-trial motions. We regularly appear in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson County, St. Charles and surrounding areas.  Call us today to discuss your case and how we can help you.

Civil Litigation

Whether you have been in a car accident, were injured as a result of the negligence of another, have a problem with your landlord or have entered into a contract which has been breached, we can help you.  We handle a wide variety of cases including personal injury, contract, landlord tenant, fraud, vexatious refusal to pay an insurance claim, premises liability and many more.  Civil litigation has many different phases beginning with investigating a claim and filing suit through discovery and finally to trial and possibly an appeal if a favorable outcome is not reached.

The Law Office of Matthew T. Singer can advise you of your legal remedies and likely outcomes as well as real world application of the law as it applies to your situation.  Our office represents clients all over the state of Missouri advising them of their rights.  In civil litigation time management is critical because if a party misses a deadline or statute of limitations they can lose their right to sue forever.  If you are being sued or have a claim and aren’t sure what to do you should contact a competent attorney who can advise you of your rights. Call us today to set up an appointment to speak to an attorney about your potential claim.

Criminal Defense

When you have been accused of a crime it is important that you know all of your rights and understand how the criminal justice system works before making any decisions.  Once you have been arrested or charged you need to speak to an attorney as soon as possible to make sure that your rights are protected and that you are adequately represented in the court proceedings against you.  We handle criminal charges brought by the Federal Government (Federal Cases), County (State Cases) or by Municipalities (Municipal Cases).

Some charges while relatively minor in nature can have serious and long lasting effects on your life including: your right to vote, own a gun, employment or having to register as a sex offender.  It is important to know this information before you proceed.  We have experience in handling criminal cases all over the state of Missouri and can use our experience to help you obtain the best possible outcome in your case.  When your freedom is on the line you want someone who is prompt, responsive and thorough.  Call our office today to discuss your case with us and make sure your rights are protected.

DBA (Defense Base Act)

The Law Office of Matthew T. Singer handles DBA Claims on behalf of injured contractors who serve overseas under contract from the United States Government.  The DBA is a small niche area of law that few people know about yet it covers civilian and security contractors who go to Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries for the United States Government.

It is important to choose an experienced DBA attorney who knows the tricks of the trade and is used to dealing with the insurance companies, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Administrative Law Judges.  Mr. Singer has represented contractors from all over the world and has tried cases and won at the Office of Administrative Law Judges headquarters in Washington D.C. among other places.  As a DBA attorney Mr. Singer knows the importance of communicating with clients and preparing them for what can be a difficult process.  As a DBA attorney Mr. Singer enjoys fighting for benefits for those who risk their lives for the safety and security of our country.  If you have been injured overseas contact us today to find out if your claim falls under the DBA. Our client’s satisfaction with our services speaks louder than any statement we could make on our own behalf and is our end goal.  To find out more information about the DBA (Defense Base Act) please visit our site dedicated to this area of law www.Overseas-Contractors.com.

Traffic Law

The Law Office of Matthew T. Singer handles traffic tickets or citations all over the state of Missouri in Municipal and Circuit Courts.  It is important to contact us right away once you have been issued a citation because you are only allowed a limited amount of time to respond or a warrant may be issued for your arrest and you may lose your right to appeal.

We handle cases ranging from Felony and Federal DWI to speeding and no proof of insurance.   We have successfully defended client’s driving privileges after wrongfully being charged with DWI.  Although past results in no way guarantee future outcomes of cases it is important to choose an attorney who knows what it takes to win a case of this nature both criminally and administratively.  Whether you are charged with rolling a stop sign or DWI it is important that you contact our office immediately when you are issued a citation to find out your rights. Some people are not aware that you can fight a traffic ticket and in many cases have it amended or “fixed.”  There are many reasons to have a traffic ticket fixed including not letting your parent/child/spouse know you were speeding again but the three main reasons people choose to have their tickets fixed are:

1.To avoid points on their license-In the State of Missouri if you accumulate too many points in a set period of time your license may be revoked.  Points accumulate much quicker than you would think and you can lose your license in as little as one traffic stop so it is important to keep points off of your license as much as possible.

2.To keep insurance costs down-If your insurance company finds out you have been convicted of or have plead guilty to a traffic violation they will likely raise your monthly or yearly rates.  Additional premiums from the insurance company can often be avoided by having the ticket fixed.

3.Keeping a clean driving record-Having a ticket fixed can keep your driving record clean of moving violations which is important if you have a CDL or drive for a living.  It is also important because future employers and others can use a negative driving record to imply recklessness or irresponsibility on the part of the driver.