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Steven F. Groce
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Biography
DWI and DUI defense, both Alcohol, and driving under the influence of Drugs, including Cannabis/ Marijuana. Drug cases, Assault, Traffic, License Reinstatement, Hardship (Limited Driving Privileges),and general Criminal Defense.
Advocate for Legalization. Started, sponsor and write the posts for the Facebook Community Page: "Missouri Marijuana Law and Reform". WE ACCOMPLISHED OUR GOAL!
Life Member Attorney NORML (National Org for Reform of Marijuana Laws)
Life Member Attorney NACDL (National Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers)
Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers.
Top 200 Psychedelics Lawyers, commended.
Top 100 in Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 41 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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Steven F. Groce, Attorney
1705 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO, 65803
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Posted by Tina | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best case scenario in a difficult case!
I contacted Attorney Steven Groce after receiving a DWI. I had a particularly difficult case and my hopes for a positive outcome weren't very high. Attorney Groce worked on my case diligently and kept me informed every step of the way. He was always professional and very responsive to any questions I...
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Replied last June 19, 2024Tina, Thank you! It was great working with you. It is always a great feeling to accomplish a great result for my Clients. Steven Groce, Attorney
Posted by Megan | February 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Traffic ticket
Highly recommend him as a lawyer! Very helpful and communicative. He worked hard until he got a fantastic outcome! Made me very comfortable at court!
Posted by Bob | January 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Outstanding Attorney
Attorney Steve Groce kept me from having any conviction on not only my first DWI, but also NO Conviction on my second DWI case. What an amazing outcome! Steven Groce, is in my opinion, the best Defense Attorney in all of Missouri. He's very professional and incredibly communicative. If you need hel...
Posted by Brian | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Recommend
I was really nervous as this would have been my first traffic violation. I didn’t know who to go to. So I looked on google for a lawyer with good feedback. I called a few other lawyers before I decided on Steven. When I called him he was very informative from the start. I like that he did that compar...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
No conviction
Steve did an excellent job as my representative. The outcome was a success. No conviction. He was extremely informative throughout the entire process and I was never left guessing what I needed to do next. I highly recommend him for an attorney!!
Steven F. Groce's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. His attention to detail and compassion for his clients is exemplary. He has a vast knowledge of the law and is a life member of NACDL."
Shari DeArmon
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation, National Trial Lawyers
2020
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2020
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Community Leadership, Lawyer Legion
2020
Professional Involvement, Lawyer Legion
2019
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2018
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1984 - 2024
Defense Attorney, Groce & DeArmon
1984 - 2024
Defense Attorney, Steven Groce, Attorney
Associations
2023 - Present
TOP 200 PSYCHEDELICS LAWYERSSelected Top 200
2023 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2021 - Present
TOP 200 CANNABIS LAWYERSSelected Top 200
1984 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
1984 - Present
Missouri BarMember
NORML
Lifetime Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
United States Supreme Court
Member
NORML Legal Committee
Lifetime Member
Education
1984
University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Missouri State University
BA
Publications
2017
Facebook: Missouri Marijuana Law and Reform
The Myth of Decriminalization.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers