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Fenley, John R.

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®
  • 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

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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John R. Fenley included in a Super Lawyers® list

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

  • Legal Education

    • Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 2011
      J.D.
      Law Journal: Saint Louis University Law Journal, Staff Member and Editor
  • Non Legal Education

    • DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 2008
      B.A.
      Major: Communication and Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • 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

  • Gardner v. Gardner 425 S.W.3rd 193 (Mo Ct. App 2014)
  • RS. v. CMH 539 S.W.3rd 54 (Mo Ct. App 2017)
  • State v. Johnson 456 S.W.3rd 497 (Mo Ct. App 2015)
  • 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

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  • By Andrew M. on Jun. 24, 2021
    Hired Attorney 2020-2021
    Recommends this Attorney
    Mr. 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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  • By Anonymous on Sep. 21, 2020
    Hired Attorney 2020
    Recommends this Attorney
    I 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.
    Value: 5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5
    Professional Competence: 5.0 out of 5

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St. Louis, MO

2016 S. Big Bend Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63117

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Phone: 314-333-4140

Fax: 314-754-2685

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Website: https://rhflegal.com/

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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