299 Theresa Street
Cuba, MO 65453
Phone: (573) 885-2202
Fax: (573) 885-2002

Criminal Law

Missouri Criminal Law Lawyers

DUI/DWI attorneys ● drug possession lawyers ● traffic ticket attorneys

Being arrested or charged with a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense can be a stressful event in your life. Our clients are concerned with everything from embarrassment over the charge to facing serious fines or even a jail sentence. At Lange, Paulus & Howald, we take every client, every concern and every criminal charge seriously.

Contact our Crawford County law offices to hire experienced criminal defense lawyers who will protect your rights.

Put our experience on your side

If you have been arrested for a DUI/DWI, drug possession, or violent crime charge, there are a number of ways our attorneys can help. With a former Judge of twenty years, four former prosecutors, and a former police officer, we understand the law and we are familiar with how the government will evaluate and prosecute your case. We effectively use our experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system to prepare your case and counter the opposition's arguments. We represent clients in a broad range of criminal law matters, such as:

  • DUI/DWI
  • Boating while intoxicated
  • Drug possession
  • Violent crimes including murder and manslaughter
  • Theft crimes
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Traffic offenses

At Lange, Paulus & Howald, our experienced criminal lawyers utilize our extensive experience to question every aspect of your case. From questions regarding probable cause to police reports to eye witness account, we will explore every available defense on behalf of our clients.

As a client of our law firm, the final decisions regarding pleas, negotiations, and trial will always remain in your hands. Our attorneys will make sure that your rights are protected throughout the case as well as providing you with the information you need to prepare for and decide how your case will ultimately proceed.

Contact our Missouri DUI/DWI Attorneys

If you are seeking experienced drug possession lawyers or DUI defense attorneys, the law offices of Lange, Paulus & Howald are prepared to vigorously defend your rights. We can be reached by telephone, fax, or by completing the form on the Contact Us page.


Lange, Paulus & Howald, LLC
299 Theresa Street
Cuba, MO 65453
Phone: (573) 885-2202
Fax: (573) 885-2002
e-mail

Sullivan Office
#10 Community Plaza, Sullivan, MO 63080
Attorney: David Smith

Steelville Office
206 Main St., Steelville, MO 65565
Attorney: J. Kent Howald


The law offices of Lange, Paulus & Howald, LLC represent clients throughout Missouri including Crawford County, Dent County, Gasconade County, Phelps County, Pulaski County, and Washington County as well as the cities of Cuba, Belle, Owensville, Rolla, Salem, St. Clair, St. James, Sullivan, Steelville, Union, Vienna, and Washington.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.