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Todd Christopher Hawkins

Todd Christopher Hawkins

2.3
12 reviews
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at JOPLIN, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +7 more

113 S Main St, JOPLIN, MO

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About Todd

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%
Child Custody 5%

5%
Child Support 5%

5%
Divorce and Separation 5%

5%
Estate Planning 5%

5%
Guardianship 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 22 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers

113 S Main St, JOPLIN, MO, 64801

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Todd Christopher Hawkins's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Child Custody (6) Divorce & Separation (4) Family (4) Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Child Support (1) Debt Settlement (1)
What Clients Mention
Professionalism (10) Advocacy (8) Recommendation (8) Character & Conduct (7) Case Results (6) Cost of Services (6) Trustworthiness (6) Communication Style (4) Responsiveness (3) Staff & Support (3) Practice Area Knowledge (2) Compassion (1) General Knowledge (1) Payment Plans (1)

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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We did not have a good exsperince anytime i asked him todo something it was tooth and nail to get him todo.it and todd even put me on the spot and argued with me in the middle of a court session about private details i did not wanna share with the court we gave him a list of questions to be brought u...p during court sessions and out of 6-10/questions each time one question was asked... Next probelm is this we where quoted 2500$ for the case half way though the case we get a bill for $4130.58 and we did do.our best at the time to make payments but because of the case it hindered my work by 85% and they dropped us after taking our money... Get a diffrent lawyer firm.

Todd Hawkins

Replied last November 14, 2022

I am sorry, but we are unable to contact you directly since you did not leave your real name. An attorney will act in the best interest of the client, and that sometimes is to be very real with them and the decisions they are making, and if the court is requesting information, we will abide by the court's request. Every client is given a fee agreement clearly stating how the fees work. This type case would have been contested and hourly billing per the fee agreement would have been incurred. Every client is given several notices to keep payments current. No client is only withdrawn from if the payments are kept current or working with our office on arrangements to pay.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Like finding a good dr, get several opinions and do your homework.

He handled my divorce. After I agreed to the ex's divorce terms as to who would get what and that there would be a standby at which time he would then be given his titles, my ex wouldn't answer his phone or respond to my text. I gave up. Then I received a contempt of court by his new attorney. I me...t with Mr. Hawkins and he said he would need $750 up front for court, paperwork, and contacting the ex's attorney. On court date, he told me we didn't have to go in the court room and that I could just sign over titles and house. Thinking he already had something for my ex to sign, i willingly obliged. Was I ever wrong! All I got was yes, he agreed to drop your things off in your yard. Days later I came home to a FEW broken and dismantled items that were dumped off in the yard. I met with Mr. Hawkins, explaining the situation and asking about credit cards that the ex agreed to pay off, he told me that it can't be enforced anyway and that although my contempt case didn't go before the judge (he called the ex's attorney and told her I would comply) he was justified in taking my $.

Todd Hawkins

Replied last May 30, 2019

Contempt cases unfortunately can be uncivil and difficult to understand. Not all parties in a case do what they agree to and act inappropriately. We wish everyone would treat all parties and their property with the proper respect. Please contact us at his new office of Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers at 417-881-0881 or [email protected] if you need any further assistance.

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Todd Christopher Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Warrick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Shirk

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Shelly Reece

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Shelly Reece

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Defending Your Family - Springfield - Joplin - Lawyers

2016 - Present

Municipal Judge, City of Seneca

2008 - 2019

Criminal Defense Attorney, Parrish, Cross, Genisio and Hawkins

2005 - 2008

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Jasper County Prosecutors Office

2003 - 2005

Assistant Public Defender, Missouri State Public Defender

Associations

2003 - Present

Jasper County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

The Missouri Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

2001

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Missouri Southern State University

B.S. Criminal Justice Administration

Languages

English

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