Jeffrey A. Goldfarb

Jeffrey A. Goldfarb is a Clayton criminal defense lawyer and owner of Goldfarb Law Group, LLC. He represents clients facing serious state and federal criminal charges and brings decades of courtroom experience to contested matters. His practice includes violent offenses, drug cases, white collar allegations, DWI matters, weapons charges, sex offenses, and other complex prosecutions where careful case analysis and strong trial preparation are central to the defense.

Jeffrey earned a J.D. from St. Louis University School of Law and a B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University. His legal education was followed by work as a Missouri public defender, where he developed substantial jury-trial experience representing accused individuals. That early defense background continues to inform his approach to evidence, constitutional issues, witness examination, negotiation, and strategic decision-making in serious criminal cases.

Jeffrey has tried and obtained acquittals in cases involving serious felony allegations, including assault, weapons offenses, and other high-stakes charges. He has represented clients in Missouri state courts and federal courts and has handled complex federal matters involving drug conspiracies and wiretap evidence. His experience also includes service on the Criminal Justice Act panel and prior work as a municipal or provisional judge and arbitration judge.

Jeffrey A. Goldfarb has been selected to Super Lawyers and holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating. He is admitted in Missouri and in multiple federal courts, including the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. His professional background combines public defense, private criminal practice, judicial service, and federal appointments, giving clients an experienced advocate for investigations, negotiations, trials, and other critical stages of criminal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Goldfarb Law Group
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL)

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• St. Louis University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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