Tim Lohmar
Tim Lohmar is an American lawyer based in St. Charles, Missouri. Tim Lohmar, is an elite lawyer and former trial court judge with substantial experience in dealing with high-profile cases that have shaped the St. Louis region in recent years. As the elected Prosecuting Attorney for St. Charles County, he has led various prosecuting teams in high-visibility cases, including the murder trial of alleged serial killer Pamela Hupp that resulted in her conviction and life in prison, and a life sentence for the killer of Angie Housman. This 34-year-old cold case had captivated the St. Louis metropolitan area for decades.
“A long time ago, I was very surprised at how assertive the media can be when investigating new information about ongoing criminal investigations,” Mr. Lohmar explains. “Then, through lots of experience, I've learned that it's very important to give the public as much information as possible without sacrificing the integrity of the case. I believe in transparency and educating our community. People need to know that they're safe in their neighborhoods and that as their elected Prosecutor, I’m doing my part to keep our community a place that hundreds of thousands of people choose to call home.”
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Lohmar in the news
Throughout his career as a well-known legal professional, Lohmar has learned to manage consistent interest from various forms of the press. He has been featured in numerous news outlets, including:
- Dateline NBC
- New York Times
- People Magazine
- Washington Post
- Wall Street Journal
- Newsweek Magazine
- People TV
Lohmar has also been a feature of stories in venues including St. Louis Post Dispatch, UK Daily Mail Online, and On the Case with Paula Zahn.
Prosecuting High-Profile Murder & Other Criminal Cases
He also specializes in high-profile cases of any sort. He also leads a team of 24 career prosecutors and a staff of 60 professionals who have successfully prosecuted crimes, such as:
- Domestic violence
- Sex crimes
- Kidnapping
- Child abuse
- Manslaughter
- Drug Trafficking
- White collar crimes
One of Lohmar’s proudest accomplishments while serving as Prosecuting Attorney was the creation of the Special Victims Unit, the first of its kind for St. Charles County, which specializes in prosecuting sex crimes, child abuse and domestic violence. As an indicator of its success, Lohmar points to his unit’s prosecution rate of reported child abuse allegations. The national average prosecution rate for reported child abuse is less than 10%. Under Lohmar’s leadership, the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorneys Special Victims Unit’s prosecution rate is in excess of 60%.
Lohmar’s credentials as one of the state’s most qualified and effective prosecuting attorneys, coupled with his insider understanding of multi-channel media operations, have made him the first-choice prosecutor for those charged in high-profile cases in St. Charles County, Missouri.
Background & Education
Tim was born, raised, and still resides in St. Charles County, Missouri. After graduating from St. Charles West High School, he received his undergraduate and Juris doctorate degrees from the University of Missouri. Following law school, he began the private practice of law in St. Charles, while also serving as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the City of O’Fallon, Missouri.
Later, Lohmar served as the first-ever Municipal Judge for the St. Charles County Municipal Court. Then, in 2010, he was elected to serve as an associate circuit judge for the State of Missouri. Finally, in 2012, St. Charles County Executive appointed him to serve as the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney, a position that he has been reelected for in both 2014 and 2018. Lohmar is currently unopposed in his re-election bid for his third term.
Lohmar’s Current Responsibilities as Prosecuting Attorney
The role of St. Charles County Prosecutor is multifaceted, involving far more than glorified media interviews. Lohmar’s current position entails a broad range of daily responsibilities, including:
Leading the 4th largest Prosecuting Attorney's office in the State as the chief law enforcement officer for the 3rd largest county in Missouri
- Collaborating with his team to determine the proper charges to bring against alleged criminals
- Presenting witnesses, items, photographs, video, and other evidence of crimes in court
- Assisting investigators, detectives, and other law enforcement to gather evidence
- Presenting thousands of cases to the Grand Jury
- Forumulating, evaluating, and approving plea bargains - and for interviewing witnesses, investigators, and victims.
- Extensive consultation and counsel to crime victims and their family members.
- Working closely with state legislators in the General Assembly and the Governor on matters concerning criminal justice and public safety.
In addition, Lohmar volunteers significant time to local, community-based organizations as a featured speaker and lecturer.
Awards & Accolades
Mr. Lohmar has received numerous awards recognizing his superior performance as a professional in St. Charles County, Missouri. He is currently a member of the:
- Backstoppers of St. Charles County Board of Directors
- St. Charles County Auto Theft Task Force
- St. Charles County Special Victims Unit
- Missouri Justice Reinvestment Task Force, appointed by the Governor
Tim Lohmar sits on the board of directors for the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, is also the immediate past President of the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. In 2020, his peers named him the Missouri Prosecutor of the Year.
References
- ↑ Scott-Briggs, Angela; TechBullion, Angela Scott-Briggs (2023-01-09). "St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lohmar Explains the Rights of the Accused Under the Sixth Amendment" (in en-US). https://techbullion.com/st-charles-county-prosecuting-attorney-tim-lohmar-explains-the-rights-of-the-accused-under-the-sixth-amendment/.
- ↑ "Tim Lohmar Explains How the "Smart on Crime" Concept Transforms the Criminal Justice System" (in en-GB). 2023-01-12. https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2023/01/12/tim-lohmar-explains-how-the-smart-on-crime-concept-transforms-the-criminal-justice-system/.
- ↑ "A Look at the Most Famous Murder Cases in US History | Influential People News" (in en-US). https://influentialpeoplemagazine.com/a-look-at-the-most-famous-murder-cases-in-us-history/.
- ↑ "Tim Lohmar | Influential People News" (in en-US). https://influentialpeoplemagazine.com/author/tlohmar/.
- ↑ Smith, Deny (2023-02-16). "Cold Case Solved: Angie Housman murder conviction (30 yr old cold case)" (in en-US). https://ventsmagazine.com/2023/02/16/cold-case-solved-angie-housman-murder-conviction-30-yr-old-cold-case/.
- ↑ "The Ethics of Prosecutorial Discretion In The Criminal Justice System" (in en-US). 2023-03-23. https://icrowdnewswire.com/2023/03/23/the-ethics-of-prosecutorial-discretion-in-the-criminal-justice-system/.
