John R. Fenley - St. Louis, MO
Attorney at Reinker Hamilton & Fenley, LLC
Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Louis, MO
2016 S. Big Bend Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63117
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Estate and Probate Matters
- Juvenile Law
Attorney Information
Overview
John R. Fenley practices in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense. He received his bachelor’s degree in communication and political science from DePauw University and his law degree from St. Louis University. While in law school John served as a staff member and editor for the St. Louis University Law Journal. He also interned with the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, and was a law clerk with Robert Hamilton and Jennifer Piper for over a year as well as spending time as a law clerk with insurance defense firm Hennessey & Roach.
John is admitted to practice in Missouri State Courts and is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the St. Louis County Bar Association. He is also actively involved in the local community. John regularly volunteers with Join Hands East St. Louis and is also a board member for the local DePauw University Alumni Association.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Missouri Super Lawyers, 2014 - 2018
Other Sources of Feedback About John R. Fenley
Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Saint Louis University School of Law,
St. Louis,
Missouri, 2011
J.D.
Law Journal: Saint Louis University Law Journal, Staff Member and Editor
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Saint Louis University School of Law,
St. Louis,
Missouri, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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DePauw University,
Greencastle,
Indiana, 2008
B.A.
Major: Communication and Political Science
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DePauw University,
Greencastle,
Indiana, 2008
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, Intern
Pro Bono Activities
- Join Hands East St. Louis, Volunteer
- DePauw University Alumni Association, Board Member
Representative Cases
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Gardner v. Gardner 425 S.W.3rd 193 (Mo Ct. App 2014)
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RS. v. CMH 539 S.W.3rd 54 (Mo Ct. App 2017)
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State v. Johnson 456 S.W.3rd 497 (Mo Ct. App 2015)
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In Re M.C.H. 409 S.W.3rd 582 (Mo Ct. App 2013)
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 2011
- Illinois, 2012
Other Affiliations
- The Missouri Bar Association (Member)
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- St. Louis County Bar Association
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2020-2021Mr. Fenley made me feel extremely comfortable and put me at ease in a hurry. As a person that can be a bit on the high maintenance side, he did everything in his powers to make things right, and was an extremely understanding, professional, and laid back. I highly recommend his services for all your legal needs
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Hired Attorney 2020I highly recommend John Fenley for your legal needs. He is both knowledgeable and responsive and will make you feel like you're case is the most important case he is working on.
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Contact
2016 S. Big Bend Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63117
Phone: 314-333-4140
Fax: 314-754-2685
Email: Send a message
Website: https://rhflegal.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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