James Joseph Briscoe

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About James Joseph Briscoe

James Joseph Briscoe is a distinguished attorney concentrating on criminal defense in both state and municipal courts. His practice encompasses a comprehensive array of legal issues, such as assault, burglary, domestic assault, driver's license suspensions, drug possession, drug distribution and manufacture, DWI, murder, sex offenses, stealing, tampering with a motor vehicle, traffic tickets, and weapons/firearms violations.

James frequently practices in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, Lincoln County, Pike County, and Warren County. Born and raised in St. Charles, Missouri, he graduated from Duchesne High School in 1986. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton in 1990 and received his law degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana in 1993.

His professional journey includes serving as the Past President of the St. Charles County Bar Association and as a former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Lake Saint Louis. James is also a member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Notably, he appeared on the Today Show on December 4, 2007, representing a client.

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Practice Areas

Car Accidents

Personal Injury

Missouri Car Accident Laws

Understanding Missouri's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

5 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

pure comparative fault

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$25K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does James Joseph Briscoe handle?

James Joseph Briscoe handles a wide range of criminal defense cases, including assault, burglary, drug offenses, DWI, and more.

Where does James Joseph Briscoe practice law?

He frequently practices in St. Charles, St. Louis, Lincoln, Pike, and Warren counties in Missouri.

What is James Joseph Briscoe's educational background?

He graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton and earned his law degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana.

Has James Joseph Briscoe held any notable positions?

Yes, he is the Past President of the St. Charles County Bar Association and a former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Lake Saint Louis.

Has James Joseph Briscoe appeared in any media outlets?

He appeared on the Today Show on December 4, 2007, representing a client.