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Client Focused. Results Driven.
Top Springfield Lawyer – Criminal Defense
In this day and age, it is logical to be concerned about becoming a defendant against a felony charge for a criminal offense and, 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 defense lawyer. At Twibell Pierson 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 court. 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.
Experience Matters
Why Hire Our Lawyers?
Regardless of whether you have been charged with a white-collar crime, a DWI, sexual assault, a crime involving injuries to others, or other types of felony cases, you won’t have to worry about whether your attorney is better in other areas of the law. Since graduating from law school, Branden Twibell and Scott Pierson have many years of experience focusing solely on criminal defense law. Your case will be handled by a Springfield defense attorney with hundreds of cases of experience, in criminal law, which leads to a deeper understanding of the law, so rest assured that your state and federal cases will be good in our hands.
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 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 defense lawyer partner as part of our motto of “client-focused, result 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.
TiaLouise C.
13:11 05 Oct 21
Scott Pierson was my attorney and he did an amazing job on my case. my case was a hard case but he did a very good job in defending me. he was a very nice man and was respectful. he will give it to you straight. i feel the price was affordable and decent. i would definitely recommend him and i... would hire him to defend me again. 🙂read more
Rose N.
17:27 27 Sep 21
Everyone in the office treated me with dignity and respect. The staff was very friendly and professional. I cannot say enough of how grateful I was for the excellent representation I received from Branden Twibell. As a retired Marine and combat veteran I was amazed at how professional everything... was handled. I hope to never need their services again, but if I did, they would be my 1st call.read more
Melinda M.
01:02 01 Sep 21
I would highly recommend the twibell law firm they are very good at what they do I was facing 42 years in prison Brandon got me 30 day shock and 5 years probation they work very hard for you even if you don’t think they are they really are and they want people home taking care of their kids I will... always be indebted to themread more
Nicole S.
19:48 20 Aug 21
What a positive and professional experience I have had with Brandon Twibell. He was diligent and speedy in resolving my issues and I really felt like he was concerned about getting me the best resolution to my case. Not something I had experienced with other lawyers. I also felt like he was very... present and down to earth during our meetings and non judgmental and compassionate. Would highly recommend his service and the firm!!! Highly. 11 out of 1 -10!!read more
April V.
14:24 10 Aug 21
We went in not knowing what to expect or ever having a lawyer before and he helped us through it. He was a great person. Mr.Brandon Twibell was there when we didn’t know what to do. When we had questions he was always there an d help. I would refer his law firm to anyone. Thank you so much for all... you did for in our case. The Vinson Family.read more
Kathleen W.
02:09 03 Aug 21
I had the pleasure of working with Scott Pierson. He was the most attentive, responsive, fair, and honest lawyer that I’ve EVER had. I 100% recommend this firm for any case that you may have. Not only that, but I definitely always felt like he was on my side and more than willing to fight for the... best outcome possible. Hire him!read more
Shelly K.
19:12 26 Jul 21
Branden Twibell was my saving grace in a very stressful situation! He believed in me and because of his expertise, hard work and compassionate support, he was able to get my case dismissed. I believe if the justice system had more attorneys like Branden, there would be more success stories to tell!
Jacob B
19:33 23 Jul 21
Mr. Scott Pierson recently represented me when I was facing very serious criminal charges. During my first meeting with Mr. Pierson, he went over the charges with me in great detail, outlining for me everything I was facing and every possible outcome. I was so grateful when he agreed to represent... me. He gave me solid professional advice and told me what classes I should take to help my case, and what I had to do every day to obtain the best possible outcome. He never once made me feel like a criminal and treated me with respect. During my hearings, he would explain everything so that I completely understood what the Judge said and what I needed to do next. I highly recommend Mr. Pierson if you are facing serious criminal charges. He is amazing!!! He treats you like a person and not like a criminal. In my opinion, he is the best!!!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.
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