Richard P. Hereford

Richard P. Hereford is a Clayton criminal defense lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in local, state, and federal criminal matters. His practice covers sex crimes, robbery, assault, stealing, burglary, DWI and DUI, juvenile offenses, probation revocations, expungements, drug cases, and domestic assault. He focuses on protecting client interests, explaining the legal process, and developing a defense strategy tailored to the specific charge.

Richard completed his undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University and attended law school at Washington University in St. Louis. His academic background provided a foundation for a career centered on criminal law, courtroom procedure, and individual defense. That training, combined with his later work in the Missouri Public Defender’s Office, supports his ability to analyze charges, evaluate evidence, and guide clients through the procedural demands of criminal cases.

Richard worked for six years with the Missouri Public Defender’s Office before continuing in criminal defense practice. That experience gave him direct exposure to representing accused individuals and navigating the criminal justice system on behalf of clients who needed courtroom advocacy. His later practice has continued across a broad range of criminal allegations in local, state, and federal settings, including serious felony and misdemeanor matters.

Richard P. Hereford maintains a criminal defense practice in Clayton and represents clients through investigations, charging decisions, negotiations, and court proceedings. His long experience and public-defense background support a practical understanding of criminal procedure and the pressures clients face when accused of an offense. He helps individuals evaluate their legal options, respond to the government’s case, and protect their rights throughout each stage of a criminal matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Richard P. Hereford, Attorney at Law
• Member, The Missouri Bar

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor’s degree

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