Justin T. Rogers
Justin Rogers practices in the areas of municipal prosecution, litigation, code and ordinance drafting, nuisance abatement, and public contracts. Justin joined Lauber Municipal Law in 2025. Prior to working with the firm, Justin opened his own practice that allowed him to represent clients for a diverse range of legal matters, primarily criminal and juvenile cases. Justin previously served as both a county prosecutor and a United States Probation Officer.
Education
- Juris Doctor, Drake University School of Law, 2010
- Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, University of Missouri—Kansas City, 2007
Bar Admissions
Iowa, 2010
United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, 2014
Missouri, 2023
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2024
Honors/Recognition
- Earned the John R. Justice Grant Program Award for demonstrating outstanding dedication to public service and advancing justice through legal advocacy
- Earned the United States Probation and Pretrial Services National Training Academy Academic Award for exceptional academic achievement and professional training
- Led the presentence investigation of a domestic terrorist involved in planned attacks on a major energy facility, resulting in over $3 million in restitution
- Accumulated thousands of courtroom hours as lead prosecutor, first-chairing numerous jury trials demonstrating strong trial advocacy in high-pressure environments
- Appointed as Special Prosecutor for impaired driving prosecutions in external jurisdictions, ensuring consistency and fairness in legal proceedings
Relevant Legal Experience
- City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney for multiple Missouri cities
- City Prosecutor for multiple Missouri cities
- Special Counsel for multiple Missouri cities
- Previously served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in two different counties
Professional Affiliations
- The Missouri Bar
- Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
- Missouri Municipal League
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
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