DWI Attorney in St. Peters, Missouri
With 18 years' experience as a DWI Attorney in St. Peters, Missouri, Anthony Bretz can help you with your drunk driving charge.
A DWI can have life-changing consequences, including: the suspension or revocation of your driver's license, jail time or fines, increased insurance costs, and it can impact your home and work lives. A DWI conviction can have a lasting impact on your future, making it important to speak with an experienced St. Peters DWI attorney as soon as possible.
Anthony Bretz represents individuals charged with DWI and other traffic-related offenses throughout St. Peters and St. Charles County.
DWI Charges in St. Peters
St. Peters is one of the largest cities in St. Charles County and serves as a major retail, residential, and business hub for the region. Major roadways include Interstate 70, Highway 370, Mexico Road, Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Jungermann Road, and Spencer Road which are often patrolled by law enforcement.
The St. Peters Police Department maintains an active presence throughout the city and a specially trained DWI enforcement team that is responsible for 329 DWI arrests in 2025, representing a 30% increase in DWI arrests year-over-year.
Because the St. Peters Police are actively seeking drunk drivers, they do their best to make sure their investigations are by the book. But even the best cops make mistakes. But those mistakes won't help you if you or your lawyer don't recognize them.
Even if you submitted to field sobriety testing or a chemical test, you may still have legal defenses available. A trained St. Peters DWI lawyer can evaluate your case and build a stout defense to give you the best chance at keeping your license and staying out of jail.
DWI Administrative Hearing Lawyer in St. Peters
You only have 15 days to request an Administrative Hearing before the Director of Revenue will suspend your license for 90 days if you blew or have a blood result over the legal limit.
If you value your driver's license, then you do not want to hire a lawyer who will not challenge the DOR at an Administrative Hearing. Those lawyers will simply submit the case "on the record", meaning the only evidence the Director's hearing officer will use is the police report itself. It is no surprise that the DOR wins nearly 95% of these hearings.
Anthony Bretz takes a different approach because he knows your driver's license is important to you. He attacks the hearing with the same intensity that he does the criminal case. Simply by supoenaing the officer he can break down the basis of the arrest and highlight the officer's failures to help you keep your license.
By challenging the basis of the underlying stop, cross-examining the officer on how he administers and grades the Field Sobriety Tests, attacking the breathalyzer machine maintenance records or the testing procedures for the blood result, I can help you win your Administrative Hearing.
St. Peters Municipal Court
The St. Peters Municipal Court handles most traffic and ordinance violations that occur within St. Peters' city limits. The court has jurisdiction over alleged violations of city ordinances and municipal code provisions, including 1st DWI and 2nd DWI charges.
An attorney can help you understand the charges, court process, potential penalties, and available defenses. You don't have to appear in court alone.
Why Choose Bretz Legal, LLC?
Attorney Anthony Bretz provides dedicated representation for individuals facing DWI and traffic-related charges throughout St. Charles County, including St. Peters Municipal Court. Every case deserves a careful review of the evidence, police reports, and circumstances surrounding the stop and arrest.
Anthony spends the time necessary watching the Body-Cam and Dash-Cam video evidence, making note of the police officer's mistakes and challenging the officer on the stand or in the administrative hearing.
Serving St. Peters and Surrounding Communities
Bretz Legal, LLC proudly represents clients in St. Peters, St. Charles, O'Fallon, Wentzville, Chesterfield, and throughout the greater St. Louis area. He has spent 18 years helping DWI clients in St. Peters.
Contact a St. Peters DWI Attorney
If you have been arrested for DWI in St. Peters, Missouri, contact Bretz Legal, LLC to discuss your case and learn about your legal options. Call now for a free consultation.