Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Northeast Missouri
At Cruse Chaney-Faughn, we bring decades of combined legal expertise to serve clients facing complex challenges in bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, and more. Our attorneys, including Fredrich Cruse with over 40 years of experience and Julia Chaney-Faughn with specialized advocacy training, are dedicated to protecting clients' rights through personalized representation. We prioritize confidentiality, ethical practice, and community service, with a proven track record in Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa courts.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in awards like the Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Committee Distinguished Service award and the F. Wm. McCalpin Pro Bono Award. We offer free initial consultations and maintain active involvement in legal education and policy development to better serve our clients.
Services
Bankruptcy
Family Law
Personal Injury
Social Security & Disability
DUI/DWI Defense
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in bankruptcy law
- Our team includes a former judge with extensive legal knowledge
- We provide personalized legal representation for family law cases
- We offer free initial consultations for personal injury claims
- Our attorneys are committed to community service and pro bono work
Services
Bankruptcy
We provide comprehensive bankruptcy representation for individuals and businesses in Chapter 7, 11, and 12 filings. Our attorneys protect clients from foreclosure and help rebuild financial stability through strategic debt restructuring. With decades of experience in Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa courts, we offer personalized solutions for complex financial situations.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, adoption, and property division matters with discretion and compassion. We prioritize protecting clients' parental rights and property interests while maintaining strict confidentiality. The firm's experience includes complex cases involving special needs children and high-asset divorces.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury and workers' compensation cases resulting from accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries. Our attorneys help secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We also handle long-term disability claims and social security benefits applications.
Social Security & Disability
Our firm assists with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications, including appeals and hearings. We help establish eligibility for long-term disability benefits and create special needs trusts to protect government benefit eligibility while maintaining quality care.
DUI/DWI Defense
We defend clients against DUI/DWI charges in Missouri courts, challenging evidence and negotiating reduced penalties. Our attorneys work to minimize consequences like license suspension, fines, and jail time through strategic defense strategies developed over decades of criminal defense practice.
People
Fredrich J. Cruse
Attorney
Admitted to Missouri Bar since 1974 with U.S. Supreme Court practice rights. Served eight years in U.S. Marine Corps and received Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Committee Distinguished Service award. Specializes in bankruptcy and complex litigation.
Julia A. Chaney-Faughn
Attorney
2008 Missouri Bar admittee with social security disability and special education law expertise. 2023 F. Wm. McCalpin Pro Bono Award winner. Serves on AVENUES board and specializes in disability rights advocacy and family law.
Questions
What areas of law does Cruse Chaney-Faughn specialize in?
We specialize in bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, social security disability, and DUI/DWI defense cases.
How can I schedule a consultation with your attorneys?
Call us at 573-221-1333 to schedule a free initial consultation for personal injury or bankruptcy matters.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our combined 50+ years of experience includes unique qualifications like former judicial service and specialized advocacy training for disability rights.
Do you handle cases outside Northeast Missouri?
Yes, we represent clients in Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa federal courts including Eastern/Western Missouri and Central Illinois districts.
What support exists for clients with special needs?
We offer specialized planning for special needs trusts and ABLE accounts to protect government benefit eligibility.
