Passionately obtaining justice with integrity
Looking for expert legal representation? Look no further than The Law Office of Deidre M. Powell. With years of experience in personal injury, family law, and trust and estates cases, we offer personalized attention and passionate advocacy to every client. No matter what your legal needs may be, we help with integrity.
Deidre M. Powell
Managing Partner
Prior to beginning her law firm, Deidre worked at an international law firm as a litigator serving clients with an array of legal issues. In the past, Deidre has served as the legal compliance officer for a St. Louis-area university where she supported the general counsel on COVID-19-related compliance matters. Further, while obtaining her legal degree, Deidre was a legal intern at a major telecommunications company where she supported various legal departments working alongside senior vice presidents and the vice presidents of general counsel.
Deidre’s expansive experience in commercial litigation, higher education, public service and a major telecommunications company enables her to effectively serve clients across an array of areas including general commercial litigation, personal injury, family law, employment and labor, estate planning, and toxic torts.
As a skilled attorney, Deidre is proficient in legal research and discovery, deposition preparation, and in drafting and reviewing various agreements. Take a moment to browse at her accomplishments below.
Education
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (J.D., Cum Laude)
Dean’s List
Law Journal Review (Article Editor)
CALI Award for Excellence in Contracts and Business Organizations
Mock Trial Team Member
Lindenwood University (M.A.)
Human Resource Management
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (B.S.)
Political Science/Health Education
Admissions
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Areas of Practice
Deidre Powell helped with my trust and the process was effortless! Highly suggested.
Frankie B.
Thanks to Deidre, my affairs are now in order!
Jesse N.
My case was very sensitive and Deidre was extremely attentive to my needs, and was able to get me a favorable outcome!
Jamie L.
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Personal Injury
If you’ve suffered a personal injury, whether it be due to negligence or intention, allow us to provide you with the dedicated and compassionate representation you need to protect your legal rights and obtain the compensation you deserve. We understand the complexities of these cases and work tirelessly to protect our clients' rights. We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients and ensuring that justice is served.
Family Law
Family Law is a complex area of the legal system, and we are well equipped in all aspects of it. We understand the emotional and financial strain these cases can bring, which is why we provide professional and compassionate legal services for guardianships, divorce, and child support. Trust us to fight for your best interests and provide you with the support you need during this difficult time.
Trusts & Estates
When it comes to Trusts & Estates, we understand the importance of proper estate planning. That's why we offer a comprehensive service, which includes drafting wills, trusts, transfer on death instruments, and power of attorney documents. We work closely with you to ensure that your estate planning needs are met, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your assets are protected.