Practice areas: DUI-DWI, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2012
Education: Saint Louis University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2017, 2019 - 2024 Call today:
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A trial attorney at Gabris Law, LLC, Christopher J. Zellers represents clients in the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area and all surrounding counties in personal injury and criminal law issues. His practice areas include the following: wrongful death, products liability, motor vehicle defects, workers’ compensation, traffic tickets, catastrophic injuries, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, trucking accidents, premises liability, car accidents and DUI/DWI.
Admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri, Mr. Zellers is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and The Missouri Bar. Recognized for his courage in taking on difficult cases and his ability to win them at trial, he works closely with other experts and defense attorneys to create a successful defense for those who have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Combining aggressive techniques, thorough investigation, sound trial strategy and weaknesses in the opposition’s cases, Mr. Zellers protects the rights of those injured by the negligence of another as he seeks to obtain compensation for them.
Mr. Zellers earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Saint Louis University before attending Saint Louis University School of Law, where he graduated with his Juris Doctor. He received training from some of the nation’s experts in defending those charged with driving while intoxicated. Committed to protecting the rights of the average person, he uses his experience, knowledge and instinct to find a favorable solution for his clients, whether that be less jail time or a larger compensation after a personal injury.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Civil Litigation: Defense, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses
- 60% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 2012, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.jmhlawfirm.com/christopher-j-zellers
Bar / Professional Activity
- Missouri, 2012
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorney
- The Missouri Bar Association
- Illinois, 2013
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- My client was charged with First Degree Murder. At the jury trial, we were able to prove that my client acted in self-defense. As a result, my client was found not guilty on all counts. , 2021
Honors
- The selection process for the Rising Stars list is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process, with one exception: to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. All attorneys first go through the Super Lawyers selection process. Those who are not selected to the Super Lawyers list, but who meet either one of the Rising Stars eligibility requirements, go through the Rising Stars selection process. While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, I've earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation., Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, I've earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation., Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, I've earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation., Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, I've earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation., Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, I've earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation., 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star Personal Injury, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Super Lawyers Rising Star DWI/DUI Defense, Super Lawyers, 2017
Educational Background
- Saint Louis University, B.A. in Political Science
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- DOR Basics - Refusal Case and Trials De Novo , Speaker, Bernie Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar, 2020
- This presentation was made to Attorneys regarding Civil BAC cases. , Civil BAC Cases from State to Finish, The Missouri DWI Institute - Civil BAC Cases from State to Finish, 2021
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Chris is an exceptional attorney and counselor for his clients. He gets tremendous results and truly cares about the outcomes for his clients. Day in and day out Chris goes to bat for his clients, often having to challenge defense counsel and even judges. He's tenacious and tireless.”
“Chris would be my personal choice if I ever found myself charged with a DWI. In fact, I regularly refer clients to Chris. He is one of the very few DWI lawyers in the St. Louis area who dramatically increases his client's chance of attaining a favorable result in a DWI case. ”
“Chris a tremendous lawyer. He's often overlooked as one of the St. Louis area's top criminal defense lawyers, and he really shouldn't be. It won't be long until he's recognized as one of the best.”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2017, 2019 - 2024
