Springfield Missouri DWI Attorney | Greene County Missouri DWI Lawyer

If you face a DWI in Greene County, it is important that you understand Missouri DWI law and that you act immediately to make sure you don't lose important rights and miss important deadlines.

Too many people who are arrested for impaired driving in Greene County plead guilty without realizing that your arrest does not always mean that you are guilty or will be found guilty. You have the right to a top-notch defense, and the right to understand all of your options before making any life-altering decisions in your case. The single most important decision you will make in your Greene County DWI case is which lawyer to hire to represent you in court. You should realize that many attorneys dabble in DWI cases, and some see your case as easy money if they simply advise you to plead guilty.

Springfield DWI Attorneys Are Not All The Same

It is important to realize the difference between a general practitioner with limited experience defending Missouri DWI charges, and an attorney who focuses on DWI defense and has extensive experience and training.

Greene County DWI Attorney Joseph S. Passanise focuses his practice on the defense of DWI and related charges in Missouri. He has the training and experience (see his credentials below), along with working relationships with top expert witnesses, medical doctors, investigators, former police officers and former prosecutors. He personally oversees every aspect of your case and seeks out the best forensic help from his network of DWI experts to make sure that all of the legal and scientific aspects of your case are handled in a professional, accurate and timely manner.

Mr. Passanise will give you a free initial case review where he will give you guidance based on the specific facts of your case and your personal and professional history. Together you will review your goals and concerns and make sure that from that point forward, all the right moves are made in your case. Use the form on this page or call right now to schedule your consultation.

About Springfield DWI Attorney Joseph S. Passanise

Joseph S. Passanise graduated with honors from Missouri State University with his undergraduate in Political Science and Communication (1991), and Master's of Arts degree in Communication (1993). He continued his education as a Rotary Scholar obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of London, Imperial College (1995) and obtained his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Washburn University School of Law (1997). Passanise is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and both the Western and Eastern District Federal Courts in Missouri. Passanise has been awarded the highest rating of AV by Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes attorneys based on peer-review.

He practices criminal defense in federal, state, and municipal courts with partner Dee Wampler and associate Adam Woody located in Springfield, Missouri and has participated in a large number of high profile jury and bench trials. Passanise is a Past President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) and is a frequent speaker at Missouri Bar and MACDL conferences. He has been chosen as a member by the National College of DUI Defense (2004 – Present) and has taught as per course faculty at Missouri State University in the Communication Department.

The Missouri Bar selected Passanise as a President's Award Recipient (2009) and a Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award recipient (2002). Missouri Lawyer's Weekly chose him as a finalist for "Lawyer of the Year" (2008) and one of the top five "Up and Coming Lawyers" (2003). His peers have recognized him as a Best Lawyer in America (2007 – Present), a Missouri Super Lawyer (2006 – Present) by Law & Politics Magazine which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys through peer review, and Who's Who in American Law (2009). The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association President's recently honored Passanise with the 2008 President Award in recognition for extraordinary service to the bar.

Passanise is married to Jennifer Steffes and they have two beautiful children Bella and Samuel along with two labs, Josie and Alibi.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation

Your Springfield DWI case is too important and serious to leave to chance. For an experienced, proactive, aggressive and intelligent defense with personal service, contact MO DWI Lawyer Joseph S. Passanise today by phone or by filling out the form to the right of your screen. Don't delay, contact us now.