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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
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Payment Methods
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- 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 S.R. | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great outcome!
I hired Mr. Groce after being charged with 2 felonies for having 2 cannabis plants in my home garden, and for having some stored in my home. I only ever used medicinally, but Greene County wanted to put me in prison for 5 years, no probation. Mr. Groce guided me through the 14 month-long process to...
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