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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 being charged with a criminal offense. At Twibell Pierson you will know what to expect with client-focused and result-driven representation.
Our firm strives to earn your trust from the first time you contact our law office all the way to the final disposition of your case. We are upfront and honest with all potential clients about our evaluation of their case and the cost. And we work diligently to ensure our clients are put in the best possible position to achieve their goals.
Experience Matters
Why Hire Our Lawyers?
You won’t have to worry about whether your attorney is better in other areas of the law. Branden Twibell and Scott Pierson focus solely on criminal defense law. Your case will be handled by a Springfield defense attorney with hundreds of cases of experience, rest assured your case will be good in 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 an attorney with no hidden fees or added costs. From the first initial consultation you will be given a price that will cover complete case representation. No added fees if your case takes longer to resolve than we anticipated.
Not just a number
Personalized attention
At Twibell Pierson your case matters! Far too often, we hear from clients that their previous attorney never returned calls or that they could only talk to the paralegals or junior associate attorneys. At our law firm, you work directly with a partner in Springfield as part of our motto of “client focused, result driven representation.”
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 from working on sentencing items to discovery review. Our attorney 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.
Elliott H.
19:58 19 May 20
Great guy! Got me a new clean slate and new life.. He asked me what did I want done and I told him and he went to work and got my name clean... don’t know where I would be with out Mr. Pierson & Mr. Twibell... Thank you!
Alisa W.
01:56 14 May 20
Phenomenal attorneys ! Very professional and knowledgeable. Very caring and compassionate when families are in very difficult situations.
Shantae B.
02:36 01 May 20
Branden Twibell is very personable & keeps you updated on the facts at hand. He was very helpful throughout the whole process of my son’s case. I would highly recommend. — Curtis Jackman
Curtis J.
02:30 01 May 20
Branden Twibell is very personable, and he keeps you updated on the facts at hand. I would highly recommend.
Loren F.
15:09 30 Mar 20
If your looking for an attorney in Polk county for any type of legal trouble then Brandon Twibell is your guy. Like many people I have a lead foot and I was speeding down HWY 13 one day and what I thought would have been a routine traffic stop turned out being a legal nightmare and I found myself... in a world of trouble. After being arrested and being forced to post a extremely large bond I was very concerned at the what seemed like an eminent prison sentence lingering over my head. I honestly didnt know if there was any helping my situation, I was in that much trouble. I called Brandon Twibell and that phone call is one I will never regret. Not only did he allow me to make payments on the more than reasonable fee for covering the bucket full of charges I just received but he started work immediately. Brandon was able to file on my behalf several motions which saved me from facing even more potentially life altering charges. He was on top of my case from the start and kept me up to date as the information came to him. I never had to follow up or ask what he had done with my case because he was updating me before I even felt the need to ask. Brandon put my case in the best possible position for negotiating for the plea bargain I ended up taking. Dont get me wrong I'm more than confident he would be an excellent trial lawyer due to the fact he advised and walked me through every inch of my case letting me know what I could and couldn't fight, what evidence we could suppress and what a formal trial setting would mean for my case. He had a vast knowledge of all the peices of of my case and the applicable laws. Due to the circumstances it was best to take the plea and I couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. Brandon has a excellent working relationship with the Prosecutor and Judge and his good negotiation skills kept me out of prison. I could see based on his results he is well respected in Polk County court system and would be an excellent choice for an attorney no matter what type of criminal matter your dealing with.read more
Zach T.
19:22 20 Mar 20
Great team of professionals
Sherie O.
19:00 12 Mar 20
Scott has helped my husband out is much. I appreciate all of his time and consideration on his case. Scott picked it up at the very last minute & has been nothing but very kind and helpful throughout this whole process. With my deepest of gratitude, I thank You Scott Pierson, for helping us through... this ruff patch in life we hit.read more
Amberly D.
21:22 21 Jan 20
Branden was very professional and personable. Always kept open communication, upfront and no surprises. Exceptional service! Would highly recommend!
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The Area's Best Defense Lawyers
Meet our Springfield Attorneys
We’ve assembled an amazing team of lawyers with a history of putting clients first and driving positive results for their cases. 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 track record of winning at trial. Scott has an established history of getting cases 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 one of the “go to” serious criminal defense attorneys.
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 Nations Top One Percent, and AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble- the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
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