About
Anthony J. Muhlenkamp is a criminal defense attorney with JCS Law who has focused exclusively on criminal defense since 2003. Muhlenkamp represents people facing DWI and traffic offenses, drug charges, assault and violent crime allegations, theft and property crimes, and related trial matters. His work includes suppression hearings and other contested proceedings where detailed preparation, organization, and direct client communication are central to developing an effective defense strategy.
Muhlenkamp earned a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in 2003 and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in 2000. His education combines legal training with a business foundation that supports structured problem solving and careful evaluation of complex records. That background is useful in criminal cases involving disputed facts, procedural questions, evidence, and strategic choices that require clear analysis from the beginning of a case through resolution.
Muhlenkamp has worked for the state, practiced at a large St. Louis defense firm, and operated his own firm before joining JCS Law in 2024. He brings experience from multiple sides of the criminal justice system while maintaining a defense-focused practice. He is admitted in Missouri, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and the US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, supporting representation in state and federal criminal matters.
Anthony J. Muhlenkamp is recognized for a courtroom-centered practice built on preparation, organization, and direct communication with clients. His criminal defense work spans DWI, controlled substance cases, violent crime allegations, property offenses, and trial litigation. He has received repeated Super Lawyers recognition and remains active in a practice that requires careful case planning and responsive advocacy. Clients benefit from an approach designed to identify problems early and build a defense around the specific facts and legal issues involved.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, JCS Law
- Member, The Missouri Bar
Licensed State
- Missouri
Education
- Southwestern University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration
Awards & Badges

- Assault & Battery
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Federal Crime
- Lawsuits & Disputes
- Litigation
- Sex Crimes
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets
- Violent Crime
- White Collar Crime





