St. Louis, MO Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Attorney John M. Lynch comes from a strong law enforcement background with a decade of experience as a police investigator and federal drug task force agent. Paired with his legal degree from St. Louis University School of Law, Mr. Lynch provides a unique and candid perspective for people charged with a full range of criminal activities.

Our firm founder John M. Lynch is a proven trial lawyer with a record of success in state and federal courts. His former service as a police investigator and federal drug task force agent enable him to see a case from all sides.  His practice includes federal criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, drug possession defense, white-collar crime defense, personal injury and general trial litigation.

With over 20 years experience in his field, Mr. Lynch has achieved unparalleled success as an attorney known for candid, honest advice and a top gun record as a trial lawyer all over the country. Accordingly, Mr. Lynch has been honored as a Super Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers Association- Top 100, Top One Percent – National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and the highest rating available for attorney ethics and ability – AV Preeminent- with Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Lynch's law enforcement experience has also allowed him to expand into other areas of law where he strives to provide only professional and effective legal representation. Contact us today to see how we can help with your case. Your initial consultation is free.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is continuing to implement the June 28, 2018, Policy Memorandum (PM), Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens (PDF, 140 KB).

USCIS may issue NTAs as described below based on denials of I-914/I-914A, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status; I-918/I-918A, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status; I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Violence Against Women Act self-petitions and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status petitions); I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petitions when the beneficiary is present in the US; I-929, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant; and I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (with the underlying form types listed above).

If applicants, beneficiaries, or self-petitioners who are denied are no longer in a period of authorized stay and do not depart the United States, USCIS may issue an NTA. USCIS will continue to send denial letters for these applications and petitions to ensure adequate notice regarding period of authorized stay, checking travel compliance, or validating departure from the United States.