Joel J. Schwartz

Joel J Schwartz co-founded Rosenblum Schwartz & Fry in St. Louis, Missouri, out of an unwavering conviction that everyone’s rights must be respected and safeguarded. Throughout the course of his three-decade career, he has defended clients accused of everything from violent crimes to sex offenses to state and federal felonies to white collar offenses to drug offenses.

After completing his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance in 1984 at The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Schwartz earned his Juris Doctor in 1987 from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. A 1989 admittee to The Missouri Bar, he appears before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.

Diligent, professional and tenacious, Mr. Schwartz is dedicated to providing the best legal defense and to fighting for his clients’ rights. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is well-versed in the nuances of criminal law. An advocate for justice, he is a powerful ally for anyone facing criminal charges. He has represented clients in California, Colorado, Texas, Arizona and Nebraska, in addition to Missouri, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa.

Mr. Schwartz maintains a solid network with his peers through professional organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Association for Justice. His knowledge of criminal law has made him a sought-after legal commentator for several media sources and a frequent lecturer on a wide range of issues in the field.

Mr. Schwartz’s dedication to providing his clients with the high-quality defense has earned him an AV Preeminent rating* from his peers through Martindale-Hubbell. A highlighted member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, he has been honored with a “Very Good” rating on Avvo.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.