Chris Graville is a Partner with the Firm, concentrating in the areas of local government, employment law, and civil litigation related to real estate, eminent domain, land use regulations, and zoning.  Chris was born and raised in Ballwin, Missouri where he graduated from Parkway West High School. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Missouri–Columbia. 

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Chris began his career trying cases as a public defender in Montgomery County and then served as the Chief Trial Prosecutor for the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where his primary focus was prosecuting crimes against children.  He has personally tried more than a dozen jury trials, and hundreds of bench trials, argued several appeals, and appeared before countless Judges throughout Missouri.  He has served as special counsel, judge, and prosecuting attorney for municipalities located in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Warren County.  Currently, Chris serves as the City Attorney for Chesterfield, Des Peres, and the Village of Innsbrook.  He also serves as the Prosecuting Attorney for Ballwin and Lake St. Louis.  Chris continues to expand his practice by representing businesses, individuals, non-profits, and other organizations in both litigation and transactional contexts.

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Chris has been recognized for his outstanding service to the City of Overland, the City of Clarkson Valley, and the Village of Riverview.  He has also been recognized as a top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.   

 

Chris is married with two elementary school-age children.  Outside of his practice, he enjoys coaching both of his kids’ soccer teams.  In addition to his pro bono work, Chris volunteers with the Knights of Columbus, the Kirkwood School District, and St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church.