Carl J. Civella - Clayton, MO
Attorney at The Civella Law Firm
DWI & Drug Defense 80% Lawyers in Clayton, MO
107 S Meramec Ave Clayton, MO 63105
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Clayton DWI & Drug Defense 80% Lawyer
Updated: 09/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- DWI & Drug Defense 80%
- Auto Accidents - Personal Injury 20%
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Attended St. Louis Priory high school in Creve Coeur, Missouri before moving onto college at St. Louis University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree from St. Louis University in Finance in 1988.
After taking a year off to explore an occupation in the Finance field, I decided to listen to the advice from my grandfather and seek my lifelong passion of becoming a lawyer. I graduated St. Louis University School of Law in 1993. I immediately obtained a license to practice in both Missouri and Illinois. Due to my experience with criminal defense during my summers in law school, I decided to open my own criminal defense practice with a focus on DWI and Drug Offenses in 1994.
In 2007, I became a municipal prosecutor, which gave me a unique advantage in the courtroom when defending criminal cases. I was better able to see a criminal case from both sides. Additionally, I have regularly attended DWI seminars nationwide, giving me the latest strategies in DWI defense, and up-to- date knowledge of breath instrument technology
I've been happily married for 22 years and have two boys, ages 18 and 21. I was very involved with them growing up, teaching them the importance of family, faith and an education. I thoroughly enjoyed acting as their baseball coach for many of those years.
With 33 years of experience in DWI/DUI, I will safeguard your future. Servicing St. Louis, Clayton, and surrounding areas.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2021 - 2026
Other Sources of Feedback About Carl J. Civella
Included on the 2026 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 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
Education
Legal Education
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Saint Louis University School of Law,
St. Louis,
Missouri, 1993
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
Non Legal Education
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St. Louis University,
St. Louis,
Missouri, 1988
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: President of the Executive Business Club of St. Louis University
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Finance
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Bradford Kessler, PC, Law Intern, 1990 - 1993
Languages
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer work for Incarnate Word Parish, 2005 - 2016
- Youth Baseball Coach, 2007 - 2016
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 1993
- Illinois, 1994
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2018 - Present
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, 2000 - 2010
- American Bar Association, 2000 - 2010
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Contact
107 S Meramec Ave
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone Number: 314-492-8840
Fax Number: 314-727-2855
Email: Send a message
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