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Andrew Popplewell focuses his practice on DWI defense, general criminal defense, alcohol and drug offenses and traffic violations. Andrew grew up and worked on a fifth-generation family farm where he learned early on the importance of personal responsibility and work ethic. In 2001, Andrew graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Agriculture Economics. He began working for Eng & Woods in 2002 while still in law school and joined the firm as an associate in May 2005. Andrew became a partner with Eng & Woods in January 2010. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association and both the Missouri and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Andrew Popplewell successfully handles more than 100 DWI cases yearly, while giving each client the attention they deserve. He has successfully tried multiple cases to both judge and jury resulting in not-guilty verdicts for his clients throughout the state of Missouri. Furthermore, he fights for all of his clients accused of crimes, contesting multiple cases monthly. Andrew obtained certification from the Department of Transportation to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, a necessity for cross-examining arresting officers. Finally, he is one of only two attorneys in Columbia to attain membership in the prestigious National College for DUI Defense.
Attorneys from outside of Columbia, Missouri and attorneys who do not practice criminal law refer Andrew Popplewell cases on a continual basis — as do former clients. They all know that he is an aggressive lawyer who will give you an honest assessment of your case, and through a combination of knowledge and hard work, fight to get you the best result possible. Andrew received his AV rating from Martindale Hubbell in June, 2013, becoming Columbia’s youngest AV-rated attorney. Martindale-Hubbell has rated attorneys based on anonymous peer and judiciary ratings of attorneys’ legal ability and ethical standards. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the AV rating represents the “highest possible peer review rating in legal ability & ethical standards.” Less than 5% of all attorneys achieve a “AV Preeminent Attorneys” rating.
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1000 W. Nifong Boulevard, Building 7, Suite 201, Columbia, MO, 65203
52 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2025 | Criminal Defense
You're disgusting
Defends a disgusting dog murderer. F uck this guy. To be that money hungry is insane.
Posted by Elizabeth | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great experience
Andrew Popplewell is communicative, efficient and I got what was essentially the best possible outcome in my case. Would absolutely recommend and hire again.
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
I can't believe the nerve of this guy. I am shocked! Self absorbed jerk!
tried to call Andrew Popplewell and inform him of something pertaining to my case and his immediate reply was "you need to get off meth"....WOW! I've never used that in my life! False accusations from my own lawyer for respectfully trying to inform him of something? That is unprofessional and unbecom...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
take your money and run
Doesn't fight. Saw his client recently in cooper county plea deal to 10 yrs on a 5-15 yr sentence..1st offence robbery. Poor sap could have got the 10 with a public defender. I did 20 days when he assured me all i had was a fine. Big surprise... Most lawyers get lazy over time, but this one has bee...
Sorry to hear. You can email me or call me on my cell if you wish to discuss further or say hi next time you see me in Court. [email protected] 573-356-3971 (cell)
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
An attorney you can count on
I hired Andrew Popplewell 5 days before my final DWI video hearing. My first attorney was not very honest and ghosted me a month before the end of my case. I frantically called several attorneys in one day. I knew in the first couple of minutes on the phone that Andrew should have been the attorney...
"I worked under Andrew on a number of DWI cases while I was in law school. No one knows the law better, and no one is willing to fight harder to ensure their clients get the best possible result."
Personal injury lawyer
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client's Choice Award 2016-2018, Avvo
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002 - Present
Partner, Eng and Woods Attorneys at Law
2010 - Present
National College of DUI Defense
2005 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Suspended Imposition of Sentence
Not Guilty Jury Verdict
Not Guilty Jury Verdict
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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