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Top 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, 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. Since graduating from law school, 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 cases of experience, in criminal law, which leads to a deeper understanding of the Missouri 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 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.
Sam Kalash (Elite Bmers B.
15:25 24 Jun 22
Brandon presentation to my Son Case was outstanding and professional.
Marcus S
10:40 11 Jun 22
Great experience, took care of me and my traffic tickets
Sarah J.
21:12 05 Jun 22
Amazing team , great results Scott is amazing and Kristie is great as well. They have gone above and beyond my expectations. Definitely recommend. Best in town.
Conservative Action A.
21:27 24 Apr 22
I was on probation for a past felony, when I was accused of a new crime. Being in this position can mean a trip to prison, without even being convicted on the new charge. Scott Pierson rescued me from this. He kept me out of jail, for 13 months. Then he was able to get me off probation... completely. 🙌 He has rescued me twice, from certain demise. I highly recommend him, for anyone accused of a crime in Greene County.read more
Jessica C.
00:53 19 Apr 22
Couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent me. Thank you, Branden Twibell, for making everything so easy and effortless for me.
Wade & Christy O.
00:01 16 Feb 22
Brandon Twibell, now I know why you came highly recommended. You have a special confidence in you that shows both in person and on the phone. You assured me throughout my case that you had this. With any legal matter a person needs to have confidence in their attorney and I had that with you from... the very first phone call. That alone speaks volumes, but to add to it, you did exactly as you said you would and for that I Thank You! If I ever need an attorney again or any of my family in the area, you will always be my first phone call! You were awesome and I sincerely thank you and your family for being so awesomeread more
Drew W.
19:12 31 Jan 22
My personal experience with Kristie Pierce was excellent. She went above and beyond in everything she did. She was patient and answered everyone of my questions and explained everything in detail to me where I understood everything that was going. Highly recommended. Thanks again Kristie for all... your hard work and dedication.read more
Penny F
16:43 30 Jan 22
Branden Twibell. is the best attorney in Springfield! Recommend him highly if you need legal help!
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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.
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