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Top Rated Springfield Criminal Defense Lawyer
In this day and age, it is logical to be concerned about becoming a defendant against a felony charge for a criminal offense that could impact the rest of your life. If that happens to you or a loved one, you will need to make a very important decision about retaining the services of an experienced criminal attorney. With the team at Twibell Pierson law office, you will know what to expect with client-focused and result-driven representation by our lawyers. We are highly experienced in dealing with judges and prosecutors. We want to be your defenders as you navigate the criminal justice system!
Our firm strives to earn your trust from the first time you contact our law office, via our contact form or by calling our office, all the way to the final disposition of your case, whether it is settled in or out of the courts. We will also assist with any necessary appeals. We are upfront and honest with all individuals and potential clients about our evaluation of their case and the cost. And we work diligently to find any information in the evidence that will enable us to represent defendants in a manner that ensures they are put in the best possible position to achieve their goals. If you want to work with the best team of criminal defense attorneys give us a call today!
Experience Matters
Why Hire Our Lawyers?
Regardless of whether you have been charged with municipal or federal crimes, our full-service law firm can help you! Are you dealing with traffic offenses, white-collar crimes, a DWI or drug crime, sexual assault, burglary, or a crime involving personal injury to others? If you need help with traffic ticket defense, drug crimes, or a variety of other types of misdemeanors or felony cases, whether it is in state or federal court, you won’t have to worry about whether your counsel is better in other areas of the law. Branden Twibell and Scott Pierson have extensive knowledge and many years of experience focusing solely on the legal practice of criminal defense law. Your case will be handled by a Springfield defense attorney with hundreds of criminal law cases in Missouri.
Helping Good People Navigate Bad Situations
Upfront Pricing
No Surprises
You will never see surprise charges at Twibell Pierson. You will know upfront what you will be spending on a Springfield Missouri criminal defense attorney with no hidden fees or added costs. From the first initial free consultation you will be given a price that will cover complete case representation. No added fees if your MO criminal law case takes longer to resolve than we anticipated.
Not just a number
Personalized attention
At Twibell Pierson your case matters! We believe that you can’t effectively represent clients and give quality legal advice without developing a close attorney-client relationship. Far too often, we hear from clients that their previous defense attorney never returned calls or that they could only talk to the paralegals or junior associate DWI attorneys. At our law firm, you work directly with a criminal defense lawyer partner as part of our motto of “client-focused, results-driven representation.” We want to be your lawyers in Springfield MO!
A Unique Method To Help Your Case
Our Two Door Approach
You might be wondering what is going on with your case and what can you do to assist in your defense. Twibell Pierson Criminal Law’s Two Door Approach will inform you what is the attorney’s plan and how you can assist in your defense representation from working on sentencing items to discovery review. Our reviews speak to the effectiveness of our Two Door Approach.
What our clients say
Client Testimonials
No law firm could exist as long as Twibell Pierson without getting superb results for its clients. We evaluate every case for the best possible strategy to achieve a dismissal, an amendment to a lesser charge, or a ‘not guilty’ verdict in trial.
Ashley S.
22:23 22 Mar 23
From the beginning Scott made me feel better about everything. My case was not real serious, but it was serious to me an I am so grateful I from him and his team
Katy K.
02:49 21 Mar 23
Scott is the Best attorney I ever had. They have went above and beyond for me. Brittany is very helpful and extremely proactive!
Lydia B.
04:11 12 Mar 23
Bryan Delleville was my lawyer and he went ABOVE and BEYOND what any other lawyer I've had in the past has done!! Cannot even begin to say how blessed I was to have him on my side having my first dwi and with other charges that would of easily sent me to prison!! Bryan was always there early when I... had court and really fought for me to keep me out! Even when I was literally told there was no way I would be allowed even for a hardship license he didn't just stop when the case was done and won, no he followed through and fought for me to get a hardship license! The whole entire team there was highly recommended to me and so I'm also going to HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is in need of someone to stand up for them in the court system even when you think there's no hope I promise you won't be disappointed!!🙏☺️read more
jimmy P.
21:33 07 Mar 23
We worked with Bryan Delleville on our case. After going back and forth to court for 3 months we hired Bryan. It took him a month to get our case dismissed. He listened to us and was in steady contact with us throughout the whole process. He is kind and is really on your side. Great attorney and... very knowledgeable! Highly recommend him.read more
Brittany P.
00:28 07 Mar 23
They were very professional and easy to work with. If I ever need them again I would not hesitate to reach out to them.
nikki R.
19:16 03 Mar 23
I had such an amazing experience with this law firm. My attorney for my case was Kristie.She not only treated me with kindness but she was very up front and direct with me about everything regarding my case! She also knocked it out of the park when it came to defending me in the court room!I... HIGHLY recommend this law firm, specifically Kristie, if you need an amazing criminal defense attorney!read more
Nathaniel H.
09:43 22 Feb 23
Highly recommend them after the services provided to my son on a recent criminal case in which he was being railroaded by the DA or at least that's what it felt like. Twibell Pierson listened and were so attentive to his case that it felt like he was receiving exclusive representation throughout... the entire thing. They went to bat for him and presented facts important to the case that the prosecution wanted to try and ignore, getting all of the facts before the judge and greatly effecting the outcome of the case to my son's benefit. In the end while he will have to accept the consequences of his actions, he isn't doing time for things he didn't participate in and his sentence is fair. I'll be saving Twibell Pierson's number while I hope I'll never need it again I do know if we need it they're who I want in our corner.read more
Jessica H.
05:41 20 Feb 23
I was referred to Twibell Pierson by a close friend. I was very impressed with how they had a plan of action as soon as they heard me out and knew the ins and outs of my case. They were honest and up front about the cost of representation and did take on my case. I was very well represented and... ended up with the best outcome I could have hoped for thanks to them.read more
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The Area's Best Defense Lawyers
Meet our Defense Attorneys
We’ve assembled an amazing team of Springfield criminal lawyers with a history of putting clients first and driving positive results for their legal issues. Read below to see more about our lawyers’ experience, local and national awards, and most importantly, their results.
Branden Twibell
Partner Lawyer
Branden has been recognized as a Super Lawyers: Rising Star, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, America's Top 100: Criminal Defense Attorneys, Lawyers of Distinction: Criminal Defense, and the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys: 10 Best Attorneys in Missouri, among others.
Scott Pierson
Partner Lawyer
Scott Pierson is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with a winning track record in trial experience. Scott has an established history of getting felony charges, such as drunk driving, dismissed and obtaining “Not Guilty” verdicts. He has lectured for the Missouri Bar, the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on topics ranging from expungements to driving while intoxicated offenses. As a result, he has become a “go to” serious criminal defense attorney in Springfield MO.
Bert Twibell
Partner Lawyer
Mr. Twibell's decades of practice have earned him a reputation as a top trial attorney and such honors and awards as being named a Super Lawyer, The Nation's Top One Percent, and AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble- the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Kristie Pierce
Associate Attorney
Kristie Pierce joins the office with three years of experience practicing exclusively in criminal defense. Kristie considers it a privilege to walk her clients through the process of being charged with a crime and advocating on their behalf.
Experience Matters
Kristie has successfully negotiated dismissal on a habitual felony offender driving while intoxicated case. She has also obtained a “not guilty” verdict from a jury on a driving while intoxicated case for a repeat offender. She has also negotiated dismissals on numerous felony charges including stealing, burglary, forgery, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.
Bryan Delleville
Bryan grew up in St. Louis where he graduated from Chaminade High School. He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN where he received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Bryan returned home to Missouri for law school and got his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri in 2007. While in law school, Bryan interned...
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