Blackburn Lawyers

I am the principal and owner of Saxton Law Firm. My journey into law began quite differently, as I initially pursued a major in music performance before deciding to attend law school. I started my legal career as an Appellate Clerk, where I was responsible for writing opinions for the Court of Appeals. After gaining valuable experience there, I joined a nationally recognized civil justice law firm, Walters Renwick (wrrsvlaw.com). My experiences there inspired me to establish my own firm, Saxton Law, focusing on civil justice. At Saxton Law Firm, our guiding principle is to level the playing field for individuals...

At Ernst Law, I represent clients in criminal defense and orders of protection across Central Missouri, covering areas such as Cole, Miller, Camden, Moniteau, Morgan, and Osage counties. Having established strong connections within the region, I am recognized for my thorough, client-centered representation, making me a trusted advocate in local courts. When it comes to criminal appeals, my practice expands statewide. I bring my experience of arguing in every Missouri Court of Appeals district to clients throughout the state who are seeking a second chance through the appellate process.

Hello, my name is Joe Piatchek. I was born in Springfield, Missouri, where I attended elementary, middle school, and high school. In fact, I have lived here in Springfield my entire life, except for seven years spent in Columbia, Missouri: four years undergraduate and three more in law school at the University of Missouri – Columbia.

After graduating from Mizzou with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, I returned to Springfield to work at Lakeland Regional Hospital, where I worked with adolescents who were suffering from various forms of mental illness, abuse, and neglect. I also worked at The Burrell Center in...