Richard H. Sindel, Inc. is a St. Louis, Missouri, law firm with a longstanding focus on criminal defense. Established in 1937 by attorneys William Sindel and Tebbs Forgey Jr., the practice represents individuals facing serious state and federal criminal charges. Its attorneys defend clients in trial courts, pursue appeals, and challenge convictions through post-conviction proceedings. The firm handles matters ranging from DWI and drug offenses to homicide and complex white-collar charges, with particular experience in cases carrying severe penalties.
Richard H. Sindel, Inc. builds defenses through close examination of evidence, witness statements, police procedures, and the government's legal arguments. Its attorneys assess trial risks and available motions while keeping clients informed about potential outcomes. When a conviction has already occurred, the firm studies trial records and constitutional issues to identify grounds for appeal or other relief. The team also handles difficult cases referred by other lawyers and has represented defendants in high-stakes proceedings beyond Missouri.
Richard H. Sindel, Inc. represents clients accused of violent crimes, sex offenses, drug crimes, fraud, financial crimes, and DWI. Its practice includes federal and state trials, appellate litigation, and post-conviction challenges. Richard H. Sindel has argued matters before Missouri appellate courts and federal circuit courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court. The firm's wider legal services include personal injury matters, but criminal litigation and the protection of constitutional rights remain central to its work.
Richard H. Sindel, Inc. has handled notable wrongful-conviction and death-penalty cases. Its published matters include a successful challenge to a death sentence based on prosecutorial misconduct and work that helped clear a woman who had spent 18 years in prison for a murder she did not commit. Richard H. Sindel also secured reversals in two cases before the United States Supreme Court. These matters reflect the firm's long history of challenging flawed prosecutions and seeking relief for people facing serious criminal penalties.
