Criminal defense attorney Chris Combs was recently featured on TIME.com in an article highlighting his approach to criminal defense, client advocacy, and the growth of Combs Waterkotte. The feature explores how Chris built his practice around the belief that a criminal charge can affect far more than the outcome of a court case, putting a person’s freedom, career, reputation, family, and future at risk.

It also highlights the firm’s emphasis on thorough preparation, clear communication, and individualized defense strategies for clients facing criminal charges throughout Missouri and Illinois. From explaining what comes next to challenging the prosecution’s case and preparing for trial, Combs Waterkotte approaches each case with an understanding of what is truly at stake for the person behind it.