Steven F. Groce

Steven F. Groce

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 41 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Springfield, MO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Drug Crime

1705 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

Defending DUI & DWI cases, including Alcohol and/or Drug Intoxication, including Cannabis. 41 years experience. Also handle License issues, including LDP, Hardship licenses, and full reinstatement that require Court hearings.

43 years

80%
Criminal Defense 15%

DWI and DUI cases. Drug violations, Possession, distribution. Assault, Traffic and General Criminal Defense.

43 years

15%
Drug Crime 5%

Drug Offenses Defense. Cannabis and other Drugs. Possession, Distribution, etc.

43 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 41 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1984

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Steven F. Groce, Attorney

1705 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO, 65803

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Steven F. Groce's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Posted by Randy | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Driver's license Revocation

I cannot begin to express my appreciation of the outcome of the cases that Steven Groce lead me through. His knowledge, experience, professionalism, affordability and ability to communicate with all entities involved was paramount in getting my charges reduce to SIS and not made a part of my reco...rd. If you find yourself facing the unknown outcome of charges being filed contact Steven Groce. I am so thankful I did.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best outcome for a bad situation

A close family member needed legal services for the first time, and I had no experience with who to seek out. A friend recommended Steven. We are glad that we took their advice. Steven went above and beyond what we had hoped to have in an attorney. His communication was excellent. His explanation of ...our options, and to make sure we understood what could happen was better than we hoped. He made every effort to get the best outcome in our situation. The outcome was even better than what we thought was the "best case". I cannot recommend Steven enough. He will always be my 1st call if we ever need legal representation in the future. I will not hesitate to give others his number if they are in need. Top-notch experience with a not guilty result.

Posted by Trevor V | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Lawyer Review

Amazing outcome! NO Conviction. I was charged with a DWI, and Mr. Groce, was able to not only keep me from having a DWI conviction, but also took care of it without me even having to go to Court. I highly recommend Attorney Steven Groce, if are ever charged with any Offense.

Posted by Brooke | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great experience!

I had a great experience working with Mr. Groce, and would recommend his services to anyone in need of a lawyer. I was very pleased with how my case was handled, the communication was outstanding, and it was all taken care of in a very timely manner.

Posted by James | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer highly recommend

Mr. Groce, WAS ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF MY CASE SO THAT I HAVE NO CONVICTIONS FOR ANYTHING ON MY RECORD, would be helpful. Persistent, Professional, Great Communicator. Highly recommend Attorney Steven Groce, for anyone facing serious charges in the Legal system.

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Steven F. Groce's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shari DeArmon

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shari DeArmon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

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 LAWYERS

Selected Top 200

2023 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2021 - Present

TOP 200 CANNABIS LAWYERS

Selected Top 200

1984 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1984 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

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

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