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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.
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!
Brandon D.
19:34 21 Jan 20
Brandon Twibell I want to say thank you so much for all the help!. I wouldn't of been able to do it without you.I Will definitely keep you your services in mind for the future. Have a good day!!
Martin M
23:52 30 Dec 19
Branden Twibell was just plan awesome start to finish of my case! Communication was exceptional and there is a?reason he is so well thought of in the Springfield Law profession! Thanks so much branden. Forever grateful!!!
Tesa H
03:25 25 Dec 19
Branden Twibell has been an absolute blessing to us! Knowledgeable, incredibly hardworking and truly cares about his clients. Cannot recommend more highly!!
Emily H.
23:58 24 Dec 19
Branden is the best there is. Recommend!!!
Kenadi H.
23:47 24 Dec 19
Branden was awesome! A true professional!
Camden
23:08 23 Dec 19
Mr. Twibell is the best person to have in your corner. He is an extremely genuine person who wants the best outcome possible for his clients. He is personally vested in defending you to the best of his ability, and is very understanding with your situation. I was not in the best place mentally before my court dates and Brandon reassured me that everything was going to be ok, and I cannot ask for a better outcome than he arranged for me. If you want someone who will put everything on the line to defend you, and comfort you in your various situations Mr. Brandon Twibell is your best bet. I cannot thank him enough for how he helped me, and I strongly recommend trusting him to represent you, thank you so much again Brandon Twibell.read more
Julia C.
17:09 13 Dec 19
i am very sorry this was posted, this is not how i feel, i do believe mr twibble was very courtious and helpful to my family, i look forward to working with him in the very near future. again so sorry for the misreprsentation someone felt they needed to weigh in on.
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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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