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 Dave | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best results for a reasonable price

Mr. Groce got us the best plea deal we could ask for at a fair price. Would recommend highly.

Posted by John | October 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Steve Groce is your guy!

Mr Groce is the real deal! He was able to get me out of a situation that had escalated to a Federal charge with 30 years max in prison. It was reduced to a misdemeanor with some community service! PLEASE if you ever are charged with a DWI/DUI, Marijuana/Cannabis case, ANY drug case, or need a crimina...l defense lawyer he is your guy!

Posted by Jeff | September 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent job

Steve will keep you updated in every aspect of your case, and does a terrific job negotiating on your behalf. I highly recommend!

Posted by Aidan | September 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely professional

The whole experience was stressful for me, he was nothing but professional and actually wanted to help. reduced my A misdemeanor to a D. Extremely Grateful and fully Recommend.

Posted by SILAS | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Results, Affordable Rates, & Tirelessly Works On Your Behalf Until The Best Outcome is Achieved

Simply not enough good things to say about Steven Groce. I found myself in a situation where I needed legal counsel immediately. After reading client reviews, I contacted Mr. Groce. I figured that an attorney of his experience, expertise, and reputation would be either very unaffordable, or would not... have the time to take my case. However, Mr. Groce immediately returned my phone call, and was even willing to meet me within a few hours. As his many other five star reviews can attest to, Mr. Groce is beyond reasonable for someone of his tenure and status within the legal community. After I had retained his services, he stayed at his office to delve into great detail regarding every potential outcome of my case, explaining everything in a way that was very intuitive. While of course no attorney can ethically promise you any certain outcome, he shared what he believed COULD possibly happen. I was expecting fines, jail time, or both. This did not deter Mr. Groce as he contacted the prosecutor without delay to begin working on the most positive result for me. As he continued to speak with the prosecutor, he updated me on my case, to the point where I was essentially up to date from the moment the prosecutor replied. The prosecutor initially said he would not make any offer. This is where Mr. Groce’s preparedness and determination came in. He began to prepare our case for an open plea before the judge, while continuing to petition the prosecutor to make us a favorable offer. No matter how frustrating these negotiations became as the prosecutor was simply not willing to work with us, Mr. Groce persisted. Leading up to our court date, he was going above any expectation I had for a lawyer, both tirelessly working to get us some concessions while also preparing to argue my case in front of a judge. Nobody wants to be in criminal court, but it does assuage many worries to know that you have a recognized professional going the extra mile for you. When our court date finally came, we had still not received any offer on my case, but I knew that Mr. Groce was beyond prepared for this. He arrived punctually, making sure that he had enough time to speak with me at length, answer questions, and go over everything once again. Once he entered the courtroom, his reception for the other attorneys showed that he is lauded by his colleagues the same as his clients. It was truly reassuring to see that even those who practice law each and every day know that he is not just any attorney, and the results he has gotten his clients continually best what could be expected. Eventually, Mr. Groce exited the courtroom and informed me of excellent news. After finding the prosecutor in the courtroom, Mr. Groce again engaged him in negotiations, despite being told for nearly a month that no offer was going to be extended. Yet at the last moment, I was offered a SIS. This means that I will have NO CONVICTION. I came to court that day facing the possibility of many doors in my life being closed, and he valiantly fought for me and my future. This was the outcome he had said he would push for at our very first meeting as it is the best possible outcome in a criminal case. Regardless of how many obstacles appeared in Mr. Groce’s way, he simply refuses to give up on getting the best possible outcome for each and every client. Words cannot articulate how grateful I am to have found and hired Mr. Groce. You will never be left in the dark about proceedings regarding your issue, and he is able to take even the most complex legal ideas and present them in a way that you can understand. If he has news regarding your case, so do you. Personable, affordable, and professionally tenacious on your behalf, reviews more than speak for themselves. I received much more than I could have ever expected, as have many others. Being accused of a crime is a frightening process. If you need an attorney, do yourself, and your future a favor and hire Steven Groce.

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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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