Bradley S. Dede

Bradley S. Dede is a Clayton criminal defense lawye and at Bradley S. Dede LLC, the attorney’s practice centers on federal and state criminal defense. Dede handles DWI and DUI matters, drug offenses, probation violations, and general trial work, with additional experience in personal injury cases. His practice extends across Missouri state courts and federal court, giving him a litigation background suited to cases involving criminal charges, contested evidence, courtroom procedure, and the practical decisions required before trial.

Dede earned a B.A. in English and Political Science in 1980 and an M.A. with honors in English in 1983 from Southeast Missouri State University. He received a J.D. from Saint Louis University in 1986. His academic background combines writing-intensive study with formal legal training, supporting work that depends on close legal research, persuasive briefing, witness examination, and clear courtroom presentation in criminal and other contested matters.

Dede has practiced extensively in criminal defense, including federal and state cases involving DWI, DUI, and drug offenses. He serves on the lead panel of Criminal Justice Act attorneys in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. His professional background includes teaching mock trial as an adjunct assistant professor and authoring a chapter on federal DWI for the Missouri Bar continuing legal education series, reflecting sustained involvement in trial advocacy and criminal law education.

Bradley S. Dede brings decades of courtroom and teaching experience to criminal defense representation in Clayton and surrounding jurisdictions. His work combines case preparation, trial practice, and familiarity with federal and state criminal procedure. He has taught advocacy skills, lectured on DWI-related subjects, and contributed to professional legal education. That background supports a practical defense approach focused on the evidence, legal issues, procedural options, and courtroom strategy that shape each criminal case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bradley S. Dede, LLC
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Lead Panel Member, Criminal Justice Act, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
• Member, Nat’l Ass’n of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Missouri Ass’n of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Associate
• Chief Executive Officer, Babies Born Addicted

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• St. Louis University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southeast Missouri State University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Southeast Missouri State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Political Science

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