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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
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Posted by Mary | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best DUI Lawyer Around
Andrew represented our family member for a DUI (number 6) and we could not be happier with the result. We hired Andrew after our previous lawyer had fumbled through our case, and left us with an untenable option presented by the prosecutor. At our first meeting Andrew made sure to let us know he was ...
Posted by KJ | March 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best attorney ever!
I have personally used Andrew for a few different things... he has always been my go to attorney! We hired him for my sisters DEI, which he completely got thrown out. We also hired him for my little brother’s marijuana charge, which he was able to get reduced, as well as my countless speeding tickets...
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Andrew Popplewell was a great help to our son. He had charges which could have led to serious complications. Andrew was really good to reply to any questions that we had and did so in a timely manner. He was very knowledgeable concerning the laws pertaining to our charges. I would highly recommen...
Posted by Chris | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
True representation
I was charged with a felony. Andrew took my case with great enthusiasm and a zealous attitude. In the end I chose to take a plea agreement. But I avoided felony charges and received SIS. Andrew was more than willing to take my case all the way to and through the trial process. He listened to me ...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent is an understatement
Andrew was awesome. My 18-year old son was charged with DUI, possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, underage drinking, and false identification. Then charged with possession a second time within a couple of days. Andrew was very responsive, professional and knowledgable. He was there for us w...
"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."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
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2020
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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
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