Kristine Helen Bridges

Kristine Helen Bridges serves as an attorney at Brown & Crouppen, P.C., in St. Louis, Missouri, where she focuses on personal injury and product liability cases. With her extensive background in civil litigation, FELA claims and insurance defense work prior to joining the firm in 2021, she brings valuable perspective to her representation of injured clients throughout Missouri.

Ms. Bridges utilizes her comprehensive understanding of both plaintiff and defense strategies to advocate effectively for individuals who have suffered injuries. Her previous experience on the defense side provides her with unique insights into how insurance companies evaluate and approach personal injury claims, allowing her to develop more effective legal strategies for her clients at Brown & Crouppen, P.C.

After completing her undergraduate studies at Webster University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies in 1996, Ms. Bridges continued her education at Saint Louis University School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor in 2000. Her academic foundation has supported her development as a thoughtful advocate who approaches each case with careful analysis and thorough preparation.

Licensed to practice in both Missouri and Illinois, Ms. Bridges maintains active involvement in several professional organizations, including the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Beyond her work representing clients at Brown & Crouppen, P.C., she dedicates time to pro bono service through the Crime Victim Center in St. Louis, where she assists women seeking protection orders in domestic abuse situations. This volunteer work reflects her broader commitment to using her legal training to support vulnerable community members.

Ms. Bridges' professional accomplishments have earned recognition through several awards, including the Women's Justice Award for Litigation in 2013, the Missouri Bar Pro Bono Publico Award in 2015 and the President's Award by The Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis in 2016. These honors acknowledge both her litigation capabilities and her dedication to providing legal assistance to those in need throughout the St. Louis region.