Attorney Christopher Combs, founder and principal of Combs Waterkotte in St. Louis, MO, is a highly regarded trial lawyer with over seven years of legal experience. He provides invaluable counsel and support to clients in Greater St. Louis and surrounding areas who are facing charges for DWI, drug crimes, violent crimes, federal crimes, and various other felonies and misdemeanors.

In addition to his expertise in criminal defense, Mr. Combs also handles personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from car and truck accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, defective products, and other preventable tragedies caused by negligence or wrongdoing. Known for his tenacity and dedication to his clients, he fiercely advocates for their rights at every stage while aggressively pursuing the favorable outcomes they deserve.

Recognized for his exceptional advocacy on behalf of those in need, Mr. Combs has received an "Excellent" client rating on Lawyergist and has garnered numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients. He has also consistently achieved top rankings and endorsements from his peers, establishing himself as one of the leading lawyers in the region for criminal defense and personal injury cases.

Born and raised in St. Louis, Mr. Combs attended Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School before earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2009. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2012. The Missouri Bar admitted him to practice the following year, and he further honed his legal skills at a prominent local law firm before establishing his own private practice in 2015.

During his time in law school, Mr. Combs served as a teaching assistant and actively participated in the Undergraduate Mock Trial Team initiative. He also pursued international legal studies in Madrid, Spain, and Den Haag, Holland through the law school's International Law Study Abroad Program.

In addition to his thriving legal practice, Mr. Combs remains actively engaged in the community. He is a member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the St. Louis County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the National College for DUI Defense.