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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 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 John | February 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend Andrew Popplewell
I want to thank Andrew Popplewell of the Eng & Woods Law Firm for his professionalism and consideration. He not only got my charges reduced but helped me get through the legal maze. His encouragement for me to seek alcohol treatment has resulted in 5 months of sobriety. I made a mistake but he did...
Posted by mike | March 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
criminal defense
Mr. Andrew D. Popplewell was highly compassionate, helpful and attentive to my legal information needs. He was very Quick to respond to my inquiries and provided multiple options of solide advice and counsel in my case. I was charged with a 4th degree assault and child endangerment . Mr. Andrew was q...
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Highly recommend for DWI case
I hired Andrew Popplewell to represent my son when he was facing a DWI charge away from our home town. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable about the law and he walked us through each step of a complicated process. I am so thankful that he reached the best case outcome for my son. We are so thankful ...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent and highly recommended attorney
I contacted Andrew for help after one of my adult children was unjustly facing multiple criminal charges. While the situation was too complex and too overwhelming for our family to manage, Andrew was quickly able to understand the legalities and the mitigating aspects of the situation. Within a singl...
"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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2022
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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
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