71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Cape Girardeau, MO: 2026 rankings
37 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Cape Girardeau: CBPW Injury Lawyers, LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): NST Law Injury Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Tarry Law Firm, L.L.C., 297 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 Cape Girardeau personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 37 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBPW Injury Lawyers | 71 | 4.9★ (86) | Cape Girardeau | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | NST Law Injury Attorneys | 67 | 4.9★ (29) | Cape Girardeau | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Daniel J. Grimm Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz | 63 | 4.8★ (23) | Cape Girardeau | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Allen Moss, Attorney at Law | 60 | 4.8★ (18) | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
| 5 | CBPW Injury Lawyers | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Sikeston, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Rice Spaeth Moroni & Heisserer, L.C. | 59 | 4.6★ (10) | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
| 7 | Wilson & Mann | 59 | 2.8★ (4) | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
| 8 | Tarry Law Firm, L.L.C. | 58 | 4.6★ (297) | Cape Girardeau | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Beard Law Firm | 58 | 4.7★ (44) | Carbondale, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dan Rau, Attorney at Law | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
All 37 personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Cape Girardeau
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sikeston, 30 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 297 Google reviews, the most in Cape Girardeau.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 33 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Gill Law Firm
Based in Carbondale, 34 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 34 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Beard Larry L
Based in Carbondale, 33 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 33 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Birk Law Firm
Based in Cape Girardeau
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Hughes Law Firm
Based in Carbondale, 33 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 9 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 34 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Curtis O. Poore
Based in Cape Girardeau
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Remley Law Firm
Based in Cape Girardeau
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Girardeau
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Adam Gohn, Esq
Based in Cape Girardeau
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 37 personal injury lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Southern Illinois Law Center, LLC | 48 | 4.2★ (90) | 33 mi |
| 27 | Little, Schellhammer & Richardson Law Offices, P.C. | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | In Cape Girardeau |
| 28 | Burns, Taylor, Heckemeyer, Green, Edwards & Graham, LLC | 48 | 4.8★ (33) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Thornton & Robison | 47 | 3.5★ (20) | 30 mi |
| 30 | Chris N Weiss, Attorney at Law | 46 | 4.3★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP | 46 | 4.4★ (19) | 34 mi |
| 32 | Christine Heins, Attorney At Law | 45 | 4.8★ (6) | 33 mi |
| 33 | Blanton Nickell Collins Douglas and Hanschen | 45 | 3.7★ (7) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Edward Eytalis Law | 44 | 3.8★ (18) | 40 mi |
| 35 | Parker Upton, Attorney at Law | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 33 mi |
| 36 | Brandon, Schmidt & Montgomery | 43 | 4.2★ (5) | 33 mi |
| 37 | David Crader, Attorney at Law, LLC | 42 | 3.3★ (3) | 30 mi |
Also serving Cape Girardeau
20 more personal injury lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Law Firm LC | 4.3★ (12) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Bryan Greaser Law | 4.8★ (32) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Cooper Law Firm, LLC | 4.2★ (34) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Finch Law Firm | 3.4★ (5) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Gerecke Law LC-Dale E. Gerecke | 3.7★ (3) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Johnson, Schneider & Ferrell, L.L.C. | 4.5★ (46) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Jonah Ted Yates | 3.0★ (2) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Lanzotti Law | 5.0★ (4) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Law Office of Mark McMullin | 4.7★ (36) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Layton & Southard, LLC | 3.5★ (11) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Matthew B. Ferrell | 3.6★ (9) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Miller & Hine - Cape Girardeau | 5.0★ (2) | In Cape Girardeau |
| O'Loughlin O'Loughlin Koetting | 4.9★ (7) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Osburn, Hine & Yates, LLC | 4.4★ (14) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Patrick Davis, L.L.C. Attorneys at Law | 4.1★ (23) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Statler Lawyers | 4.5★ (48) | In Cape Girardeau |
| The Clubb Law Firm | 2.8★ (29) | In Cape Girardeau |
| The Jewel Law Firm LLC | 4.0★ (20) | In Cape Girardeau |
| The Limbaugh Firm, Attorneys at Law | 3.1★ (14) | In Cape Girardeau |
| Zimmerman Law, LLC | 4.4★ (22) | In Cape Girardeau |
How we ranked Cape Girardeau personal injury lawyers
We scored 37 Cape Girardeau personal injury lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Cape Girardeau data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a personal injury lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many personal injury law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a personal injury lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
- How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Cape Girardeau?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Cape Girardeau, MO is CBPW Injury Lawyers with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. NST Law Injury Attorneys (#2) and Daniel J. Grimm Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz (#3) follow. We ranked 37 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in Cape Girardeau?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 37 personal injury lawyers serving Cape Girardeau, MO. 17 of them are based in Cape Girardeau; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau are open 24/7?
4 ranked personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CBPW Injury Lawyers (#1), NST Law Injury Attorneys (#2) and Daniel J. Grimm Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau work on weekends?
3 of 37 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CBPW Injury Lawyers (#1), NST Law Injury Attorneys (#2) and CBPW Injury Lawyers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Cape Girardeau personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau is 4.4★, with a median of 12 reviews. Tarry Law Firm, L.L.C. has the most, 297 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?
Each personal injury lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do personal injury lawyers outside Cape Girardeau count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Cape Girardeau city center, our service radius for personal injury lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can personal injury lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau, MO charge?
Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?
Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of personal injury lawyers in Cape Girardeau, MO ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Cape Girardeau?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Cape Girardeau
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 37 personal injury lawyers serving Cape Girardeau.
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