William Oris Worsham

William Oris Worsham

also known as Will Worsham

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Business Lawyer at Rogersville, MO
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +4 more

PO Box 811, Rogersville, MO

About William

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 349-599 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 29 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Worsham Law Firm, LLC

PO Box 811, Rogersville, MO, 65742

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William Oris Worsham's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Nicole | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Firm In Town!

I came to Will for my DWI. I interviewed many lawyers in town. Will was the only one that seemed interested in me as a person and not a paycheck. He and his associate David Back represented me. I was more than happy with the result! Not on my record. Saved my job! Others were more expensive, but I ca...n't imagine they were any better. Parking is kind of a problem at his downtown office, though . .

Posted by Jack | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my case

I had hired another lawyer for my DWI who told me I had no choice but to plead guilty and take the Prosecutor's offer. After firing that lawyer I hired Will. He found a way to reject the deal I was offered and kept me out of having a conviction. Wish I'd hired Wil first and not wasted my money on my ...first lawyer.

Posted by Sherry | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer In Town!

Will's team represented my son on some serious charges. His custom online system gave us complete access even though we were hours away. The defense team from Worsham Law Firm got better than hoped for results. The billing was straight forward and fair.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney and Outstanding Person

Not only did Will accurately predict what would happen during my court date, he correctly advised me on how to handle each step of the process in order to protect my rights. I found myself in a situation I would have never anticipated and Will and his very capable staff ensured not only the best poss...ible outcome for me but were also honest regarding my case and its particulars and, most importantly, what my options were. In my case, he recommended that I contact his colleague at Souder Tate to conduct the Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) that was an invaluable part of my case. I also want to applaud his personal development of the MyCase software that was so very helpful throughout the process. I could access the site at any time to see any of the legal documents associated with my case and know exactly where I stood during what ultimately became a 13 month process before it was resolved. I found it a very effective way to communicate with both him and his staff - there were no emails lost in cyberspace nor below several hundred other emails. MyCase was also quite efficient at notifying me of updates to my case or the arrival of a related email IMMEDIATELY. If Will was not immediately available (most likely because he was in court), one of his staff quickly replied and let me know either the answer to my question or when he would be able to answer me. I was impressed not only with how Will presented my case when I had my day in court but also his interactions with everyone in the courthouse, up to and including the judge. They clearly held a mutual respect for one another, especially in contrast to other defense lawyers I have seen. Once we were finished, I asked Will what other areas of law he and his colleagues in his office practiced and they are continuing to expand as needed to serve their clients effectively. From this point forward, they will be my first stop in handling any legal situation I handle, including financial, personal trust, and real estate issues. I have full confidence not only in them but that they will not hesitate to refer me to best possible attorney if I need legal advice in a field in which they do not practice. Finally, and most importantly, Will and each and every member of his staff treated me as a person. He knew this was an extremely challenging time for me and did not hesitate to reassure me of the big picture and share his vast expertise of where to focus my energies. His support was essential in ensuring that I did not break down (and thus hurt my case) during my turn to address the court. Will provided me with several essential strategies to handle exactly what happened in regard to the other person's lawyer and how not reacting to their misinformation was the best way to ensure that my best interests were served. And, by being honest about what I was facing, Will did not lead me down a rosy path with a thorny end. To the very end, he made sure my best interests were respected and protected. Will and his team have my 100% confidence and that is very rare for me to say about anyone. I urge you to contact them about any legal issue, especially if it involves appearing in court. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Anthony | March 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best Case Scenario

Mr. Worsham is not only a good person but a great attorney. I was from out of town and had a DUI charge so I didn't know what to expect. He was very upfront and laid out the whole process. Not only was he able to get me a suspended imposition of sentence but I never lost my driving privileges even... for a day. He is very respected in the court room and will fight for his clients to get the best outcome. I hope I never need Mr. Worsham again but I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again in the future and would recommend his services to friends and family. Thanks Will

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William Oris Worsham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Souder Tate

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Will Worsham since the time he was an assistant prosecuting attorney. He has always been a man of integrity and professionalism. I have had the honor to prepare pre-sentence investigations for many of his clients; they always speak highly of him. I endorse Will Worsham without hesitation."

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Jason Krebs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fromer prosecutor Will has significant experience handling drug possession and DUI cases. I know he does a good job defending criminal cases he takes on and ones I refer him."

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Jeffrey Sowash

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Worsham. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Joseph Flees

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Weems

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Back

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse this lawyer, they are a well respected member of the legal community and always give their clients the best representation, If you are looking for someone willing to fight hard for your case, then look no further"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Benjamin Hiltzheimer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Clapp

Business lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Will is an outstanding lawyer. We have had the opportunity to work together on a number of business matters, and I am always impressed. Best of all, Will is a great person."

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Ernesto Gapasin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Brown

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Will since my first legal job (when I was a prosecutor in Greene County) and have always found him to work hard for his clients. He is well known in town for his abilities and does excellent work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Damon Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Everyone attorney who practices criminal law knows Will Worsham. Will is well known in the general community as well. As someone who has interacted with, opposed, and observed Will in court, I can say he always knows what is going on with his cases, is always prepared, and is a methodical attorney. I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending him for criminal defense or DWI cases."

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Kyle Bristow

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Worsham. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney."

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Daniel Rose

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. From the time he spends helping people on Avvo by answering their questions, it shows how much he cares about people."

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V. Iyer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Caldwell

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Russell Keener

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have a criminal matter Mr. Worsham is the man to see. His comments on Avvo show a solid understanding of criminal law in general and DUI law in particular. If you or a friend has gotten a DUI, they need to run, not walk to discuss their options with Mr. Worsham."

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Jeffrey Sowash

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Michael Taylor

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Christopher Fink

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Joseph Flees

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David Back

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Collins

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Souder Tate

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Matthew Clawson

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Steven Hernandez

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Phillips

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William Blackford

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Todd Siegel

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Jay Siegel

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Teresa Grantham Fiester

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Matthew Owen

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Robert Caldwell

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Estate Planning, Best Attorneys in America

2021

Estate Planning, Best Attorneys in America

2021

Estate Planning SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Estate Planning, Best Attorneys in America

2020

Estate Planning SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best DUI/DWI Defense Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

4th Degree Black Belt, American Taekwondo Association

2015

10 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best DUI/DWI Defense Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

10 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

10 Best DUI/DWI Defense Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2012

3rd Degree Black Belt, American Taekwondo Association

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

2nd Degree Black Belt, American Taekwondo Association

2009

1st Degree Black Belt, American Taekwondo Association

2009

40 Under 40, Springfield Business Journal

2003

Excellence in Advocacy, National Advocacy Center

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Attorney, Worsham Law Firm

1999 - 2002

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Greene County, Missouri

1997 - 1999

Attorney, M. Shawn Askinosie

1996 - 1997

Attorney, Ganaway, Fiorella & Cummings

Associations

2018 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2011 - Present

American Taekwondo Association

Nationally Certified Instructor

2003 - Present

Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association

Judge

2002 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

Webster County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Missouri Bar

Attorney Member

1993 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

1993 - Present

Christian Legal Society

Member

1992 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

1989 - Present

Sigma Pi

Member

2013 - 2019

Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association

Board of Directors

1995 - 1996

Federalist Society chapter

President

1993 - 1996

Federalist Society chapter

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Greene County - Assault

Dismissed

DWI - Dismissed

Dismissed

Carter County, MO Felony Domestic Assault

Dismissed

Greene County MO Felony DWI

Prosecutor Declined to File Case

Christian County Unlawful Use of Weapon & Armed Criminal Action

No Conviction

Greene County, MO 2nd Offense DWI

DISMISSED

Greene County, MO DWI

Not Guilty

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Education

1996

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Drury University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

OzarksLIve! Speaking Legal

2013

Network 2013

Q&A

2013

MMACJA Regional Conference

Legislative Update

2012

KRBK-417Lawyers Legal Answer Line

Legal Questions

2012

Kevin & Liz Morning Show Ask a Lawyer

2011

Blueprints for Tomorrow Executive Luncheon Negotiation

2000

GCPO Annual Training Retreat Evidence in Criminal Prosecution

1998

Technology and the Law

Technology and the Law

Publications

2013

2012

2011

Defenddwi.com DWI Overview in Missouri

2011

2003

Springfield Newsleader Red Light Cameras

1995

MoBarCLE publication Annual Law Review

Languages

English

Activity

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