Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  My name is Steve Dioneda. I grew up in Granite City, Illinois and have lived in the St. Louis area my entire life. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Law, I handled primarily criminal defense matters where I had 18 jury trials within my first two years winning all but two of them. Of the two I lost, I “beat” the recommendation on one of them and the other was reversed when I took it to the Missouri Court of Appeals. Fighting for criminal defendants, many of whom had been wrongly accused, prepared me for what it’s like to represent a client who has been seriously injured by another’s recklessness and has nowhere to turn as the odds are stacked against them by the insurance industry and those that would do away with our jury trial system. With my partners, Gary and Andy, for over 20 years, I am proud to be a St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney fighting the good fight. I would love the opportunity to fight for you.
• DUI/DWI
  The NTSB proposal is in response to a catastrophic crash that occurred near St. Louis in 2010 involving texting while driving that killed two young people and injured 38 additional people. Distracted driving is becoming as dangerous as drunk driving and it is the NTSB’s mission to enforce the ban throughout the country.
• Wrongful Death
  Wrongful death generally refers to a suit brought against a person for the death of another person. The person or persons filing the claim often are close relatives of the deceased. In

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  If a worker is killed by a construction injury, their heirs are entitled to file a workers compensation claim. The heirs or faimly of a worker killed due to construction injury may also have recourse through the civil system. In some cases, the worker’s family or heirs may be able to file claims in both systems.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Beware of Child Drowning Deaths in Residential Swimming Pools It’s the time of year for outdoor BBQs, sunshine, heat and FUN! What goes better with summer time than a dip in a nice, clear swimming pool? There is no better way to beat the heat than with a swim. Let us discuss premises liability and what dangers to look for...

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Lawsuit Filed in Tragic Duck Boat Incident The tragedy that occurred in Branson, Missouri recently has resulted in a $100 Million lawsuit being filed by personal injury attorneys in Springfield, Missouri. There were 31 passengers aboard the Ride the Duck ride on July 19, 2018. Reports state there was a severe...
• Medical Malpractice
  If you have been seriously hurt in an accident of any kind, you may need a lawyer. To ensure youare compensated for your serious injury such as medical malpractice, defective product injury, boating accident or ATV accident, c all a Workers’ Compensation or personal injury lawyer in our office now at 314-862-7222.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is, unfortunately, a long and complicated one. But that does not mean you have to go through it alone. Having a professional St. Louis Social Security lawyer on your side will take the burden of paperwork off your shoulders and greatly increase the chance of your application being accepted.
• Dog Bites
  Many municipalities also have other protective measures in place such as leash laws or even breed specific legislation. Leash laws in particular can help prevent St. Louis dog bites from occurring and reinforce the responsibility an owner has for his or her dog.