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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 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 | 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...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Must Hire
I cannot have asked for better representation than that provided by Mr. Popplewell. He was in constant communication with me throughout the process, leaving me as comfortable as I could have been given the circumstances. He was knowledgeable, professional, and provided a much-appreciated level of und...
Posted by Alexus | August 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Hire Him!
Mr. Popplewell is a great attorney! He’s very personable and respectable, but will also be very blunt and upfront with you. I’ve never been in a position where I needed to have representation by an attorney, until about a year ago. Luckily, I stumbled across Mr. Popplewell because I’m sure I’d be in ...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A professional attorney, Mr. Popplewell
Mr. Popplewell was a responsible and professional attorney. He knew exactly what he has to do, and tried to solve my charge in an appropriate and efficient way. During the time he processed my DWI case, he tried to save my time and helped me, so that I could focus on my daily life. Whenever I asked b...
"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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