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We are courtroom attorneys who represent clients in a wide variety of criminal and civil matters in federal and state courts in Missouri and Illinois.

09/22/2026

DWI CHARGE DISMISSED. NO TRIAL. NO CONVICTION.

Sometimes the best strategy is knowing when NOT to take a deal.

Our client was facing a DWI charge, and the prosecutor had offered a resolution that ordinarily would have been a great outcome.

But our investigation uncovered significant concerns about the arresting officer's credibility and ability to testify at trial. Rather than accept the offer, we pushed forward and insisted on a trial.

On the day of trial, the State voluntarily dismissed the charge.

No plea. No trial. No conviction.

Effective criminal defense isn't always about negotiating the best deal. Sometimes it's about recognizing when the evidence supports pushing for something better.

Past results afford no guarantee of future results, and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

09/10/2026

MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED — 27 FELONY COUNTS TO BE DISMISSED

Lawyers like winning trials. Clients prefer not having to go to trial! A huge result for our client—and a reminder of why the Fourth Amendment matters.

Our client was facing 27 felony counts, based on evidence seized during the ex*****on of a search warrant at a building where he had an apartment.
There was a problem with the warrant.

Police searched an entire multi-family residence, even though the building contained separate living units occupied by different people. The warrant failed to identify the particular residence police were actually authorized to search.

We challenged the search under the Fourth Amendment, arguing that the warrant was an unconstitutional general warrant that failed to particularly describe the place to be searched.

The Court agreed.

The motion to suppress was GRANTED, the search warrant was found legally insufficient, and the evidence obtained because of the warrant was suppressed.
Without that evidence, the State has advised that all 27 felony counts will be dismissed.

The Fourth Amendment isn't a technicality. The government has enormous power—but there are constitutional limits on that power. A critical part of criminal defense is making sure those limits are enforced.

27 felony charges. Evidence suppressed. Charges to be dismissed.
That is why we litigate.

Past results afford no guarantee of future results, and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

08/20/2026

The City of Florissant and former officer Julian Alcala have settled with 24 victims for $4 million. Per the press release from plaintiffs' counsel, that figure is the full extent of the insurance coverage Florissant had purchased. There was no more money available to recover.

The underlying conduct: between February and May of 2024, Alcala conducted traffic stops in uniform and in a marked vehicle, requested drivers' phones under the pretense of verifying insurance or registration, then searched the unlocked devices in his patrol car without a warrant or any legal justification. He photographed n**e images, forwarded videos to himself, and concealed the evidence before returning the phones. He pleaded guilty to 20 counts of deprivation of rights under color of law and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. He has permanently surrendered his Missouri peace officer license.

The case surfaced because one victim checked her deleted messages and reported what she found to the FBI. A subsequent search warrant uncovered images tied to many more.

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Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

08/07/2026

FROM A FELONY CHARGE TO A MISDEMEANOR WITH A PATH TO NO CONVICTION

A complicated case. A multidisciplinary defense. And a resolution that ultimately reflected the facts and circumstances we uncovered.

Our client was originally charged with a felony arising from an incident within a difficult family situation. But as we investigated, it became clear that the initial charge did not capture the full story. The case involved significant nuance, including mis-reported/over-reported behavior, complicated family dynamics, and a cultural overlay that could not be understood from a police report alone.

We assembled a multidisciplinary team of criminal defense lawyers, family-law counsel, therapists, and investigators to dig into those circumstances and understand not just what happened, but why.

That work allowed us to present the prosecutor with a much fuller picture of the incident and the surrounding circumstances. Ultimately, the State agreed that the case could be appropriately resolved with an amended misdemeanor charge and a type of Missouri probation that gives our client a path to completing the case without a conviction on their record.

The resolution avoided the extraordinary collateral consequences of a felony conviction and significantly improved the client's position in the related family-law proceedings.

Serious criminal allegations deserve serious investigation. And sometimes the most important work a defense lawyer can do is assemble the right team, uncover the nuance, and make sure the client's entire story is understood.

* Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

07/22/2026

One of the best investments I make each year is continuing to train alongside lawyers who handle the nation's most complex federal criminal cases.

While federal death penalty cases represent only a small part of my practice, the training and collaboration involved strengthen every aspect of my federal criminal defense work.

The most complex federal cases—whether capital prosecutions, large white-collar investigations, healthcare fraud, public corruption, or multi-defendant conspiracies—share many of the same demands: mastering enormous volumes of evidence, developing compelling mitigation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and crafting a strategy that tells the client's complete story.

Spending time with some of the country's most experienced federal defenders, mitigation specialists, investigators, and experts is a reminder that the best advocacy is rarely the product of a single lawyer. It's the product of a disciplined team united by a common strategy and a shared commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for the client.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from outstanding colleagues across the country and to bring those lessons back to every client I represent.

06/18/2026

Great organizations are built by great people.

Today, we're proud to recognize Mary Hall Sowerwine on her appointment as Vice President of the St. Louis Paralegal Association (STLPA).

For years, Mary has been the steady hand behind countless successes at Newton Barth. Whether supporting litigation, managing cases, assisting clients, or keeping the firm running smoothly, her professionalism, experience, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable part of our team.

Mary's new leadership role with STLPA is a testament to the respect she has earned among her peers and her dedication to strengthening the paralegal profession through education, mentorship, and service.

Please join us in congratulating Mary on this well-deserved achievement. We couldn't be more proud.

04/08/2026

In federal court, a “win” doesn’t always look the way people expect.

Recently, partner Talmage Newton secured Deferred Prosecution Agreements in two separate federal cases — one involving allegations of money laundering and the other involving allegations of white collar fraud.

A deferred prosecution agreement is rare. It allows the government to pause a case and place a client on a period of supervision. If successfully completed, the charges are dismissed.

In a system where federal convictions are the norm — not the exception — outcomes like this require early strategy, credibility with prosecutors, buy-in from the judges, and creative problem-solving.

Federal defense isn’t just about fighting cases. It’s about finding the path that protects your future.

02/05/2026

ASSAULT CHARGES DISMISSED: After conducting our own investigation, our team identified and interviewed eyewitnesses the police never spoke with and we were able to uncover critical evidence that contradicted police accounts of the event.

Our independent investigation provided critical context and evidence, allowing prosecutors to see the case clearly — and dismiss the charges.

Great results don’t happen by accident. They come from experience, resources, and a commitment to finding the truth. Our firm invests in the investigation necessary to protect our clients when it matters most.

01/19/2026

Today we proudly celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the anniversary of the founding of Newton Barth.

Since 2015, our firm has been driven by a simple but profound mission: to help everyday people access justice and secure skilled representation in both state and federal courts. We believe in the ideals of fairness, equal protection under the law, and the promise that every voice deserves to be heard — principles that echo the legacy of Dr. King’s lifelong pursuit of justice and dignity for all.

On this meaningful day, we recommit to standing with individuals and families as advocates in their most critical legal challenges. Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and community for allowing us to serve.

⚖️ Newton Barth — Advocates for justice in every courtroom we enter.

01/14/2026

Federal Gun Case — Voluntarily Dismissed!

After a thorough investigation and detailed presentation of the defense, the prosecution agreed they could not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The result: a rare voluntary dismissal of a federal fi****ms case.

Federal criminal cases are not dismissed lightly. This outcome required digging into the facts, challenging assumptions, and forcing the government to confront weaknesses in its proof—before a jury ever had to.

This is why experience matters in federal criminal defense. Careful investigation, strategic advocacy, and knowing when and how to engage the prosecution can make all the difference. Results like this don’t happen by accident.

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