Sarah Boyce is a seasoned attorney with extensive trial and litigation experience gained from her years as a criminal defense lawyer. She has represented clients in Missouri state courts, the Missouri Court of Appeals, and federal district courts. Currently, her practice is primarily focused on premises liability, products liability, appeals, and other types of litigation.
Sarah is dedicated to providing robust legal representation and utilizes her comprehensive background to effectively advocate for her clients in complex legal matters.
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Associations & Organizations
The Lawyer’s Association of St. Louis
Awards & Honours
Background
Managing Principal, Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C. (2022-present)
Associate, Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C. (2021-2022)
Associate, Sindel Noble, P.C. (2017-2021)
Assistant Public Defender, St. Louis City Trial Office (2015-2017)
Associate, Veterans Advocacy Project (2014-2015)
Education
- J.D. , 2014
Northern Illinois University
- B.A. in English in 2010; cum laude; Minor: Criminal Justice
Experience
Trial Experience
2020: Co-counsel for the defendant in a criminal trial in St. Louis City. After a vigorous 4-day trial, the client was acquitted of all counts.
2017: First chair for the defendant in a criminal trial in St. Louis City. After a 3-day trial, the client was acquitted of all felony charges and released.
Post Conviction/Appellate Wins
2019: Client’s conviction and sentence were overturned after the Court of Appeals determined that client failed to receive a fair trial. Remanded for new trial.
2019: Client’s conviction and sentence were overturned after the trial court determined that Counsel had successfully argued that the client received ineffective assistance of counsel during his guilty plea and subsequent sentencing.
2018: Client’s conviction and sentence were overturned after the Court of Appeals determined the trial court committed reversible error. Remanded for new trial.
2018: Client’s conviction and sentence were overturned after the trial court determined that Counsel had successfully argued that her client received ineffective assistance of counsel during his trial.
Licensure
Missouri
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Seminars
Presenter: Concealed Carry Law, Continuing Legal Education for the National Business Institute in 2019