St. Louis County Attorney





		Frequently Asked Questions Civil Division I am a resident of St. Louis County. Can the County Attorney’s Office help me with a legal problem? How can I find an attorney to represent me? What should I do if I cannot afford to hire a private attorney? Does your office handle complaints of attorney misconduct? Does your office handle consumer protection issues? Does your office handle landlord/tenant matters? Criminal Division What is a subpoena? How does a complaint become a criminal case? What is an omnibus hearing? What if the judge decides there is not sufficient evidence at the omnibus hearing? Do cases always go to trial if they are not dismissed? What happens in a trial? How and when is sentencing determined? What if I change my mind about prosecuting or testifying? What if the defense attorney contacts me about the case? What if someone threatens me to drop the charges? Should I be concerned if months pass without hearing from the court or the St. Louis County Attorney's Office? Coming to court. Can I be compensated for losses I have suffered as a victim? Social Service Division I am having difficulty with my ex-spouse or ex-boyfriend/girlfriend regarding custody issues. Can I get the County Attorney’s Office to represent me in a custody dispute? Whom can I call to report child abuse or neglect? My neighbor is collecting welfare benefits while the father of her children lives there and they are both working. Whom can I contact to report suspected welfare fraud? Whom do I contact regarding medical assistance liens? What services are provided by the St. Louis County Child Support Collections Division and the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office? How can I receive child support services from St. Louis County? I receive child support collections services through the St. Louis County Child Support Collections Division. Does the County Attorney’s Office represent me in actions to establish, modify, or enforce support orders? With what types of crimes can juveniles be charged? When is a juvenile entitled to a public defender? Are juvenile delinquency proceedings open to the public? What types of hearings may occur in the juvenile court process?