Teresa Grantham Fiester

Teresa Grantham Fiester

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Springfield, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

3010 E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO

About Teresa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Handling the defense of serious allegations in state and federal court. Helping people who are charged with municipal court violations including Driving While Intoxicated.

29 years

90%
Personal Injury 10%

Assisting clients who have been seriously injured in car accidents, semi-truck wrecks and other accidents. Helping people know what do when they have been in an accident.

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 50 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 28 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Grantham Fiester Law, LLC

3010 E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO, 65804

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Teresa Grantham Fiester's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zach | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Outstanding!!!

I hired Teresa for a Adult Protection order that needed taken care of. Teresa is by far one of the best attorneys in the game. She is extremely professional and does not give false hope of the outcome, but is realistic on what she thinks will happen and she can do. She is direct at times, but does no...t sugar coat things. I would highly recommend her in anything that you might need her for. My case could have gone bad, but she stepped right in and handled everything for me so there was less stress in my end. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better outcome in my case. You can’t go wrong with this attorney.

Posted by Robert | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A GREAT LAWYER

I hired Theresa to represent my son for charges against him in Webster County and Greene County. She was able to get the charges in Greene County dropped and got a very favorable outcome for the case in Webster County. My son and I are very happy the results of Theresa's work. She has the knowledge... and connections to operate successfully in the court system.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you Teresa!!!!

Teresa was great. Very considerate of my case. Took the time to calm me down, when I had been accused of doing something I didn't do. She got the charges dismissed. Thank you Teresa. I would recommend her highly!!!

Posted by King | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The right choice for great representation.

Teresa cares about her clients and doesn’t just treat you as a number. She works very hard to make sure you have winning results. I could not have asked for better service. From the moment I first called until my case was over, I was at ease that I has made the right choice.

Posted by Cameron | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding attorney alert!

I had reviewed and contacted several different attorney's after getting myself in life changing trouble. Teresa contacted me and set a time and date for a one on one conference immediately! After talking to Teresa I knew she had the knowledge and determination to get me though such a rough time in m...y life. As soon as informed Teresa that i had chose her, she told me to stay out of trouble and that was basically it! She handled everything from beginning to end with little effort from me! The outcome of my case ended up being mere slap on the wrist compared to the jail time I was sure I would end up doing. Teresa is very smart, presents herself nicely, and GETS THINGS DONE! No questions if I would hire Teresa again! She would be my one and only choice.

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Teresa Grantham Fiester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Souder Tate

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Teresa Grantham for many years and have prepared pre-sentence investigations for several of her clients. Teresa is extremely capable and conscientious and represents her clients with professionalism and great skill. I have no hesitation in endorsing Teresa Grantham."

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Susan Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Teresa is simply one of the best."

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William Worsham

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Teresa is my first choice for referring Personal Injury matters. She truly cares about her clients and her passion gets great results for her clients."

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Eric Jensen

Litigation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Teresa is an excellent attorney in all respects. I have worked with her on a variety of matters and she continues to impress me. Her knowledge of the law coupled with her real world knowledge are a formidable combination."

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Eric Jensen

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Women's Justice Award, Missouri Lawyer's Weekly

2009

President's Award, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

2003

40 Under 40, Springfield Business Journal

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Grantham Fiester Law, LLC

2010 - 2016

Partner, Carver, Cantin & Grantham

2004 - 2010

Owner, Law Office of Teresa Grantham, LLC

1997 - 2004

Partner, Askinosie & Grantham, LLC

Associations

1997 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Board of Directors

2012 - 2016

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Bench and Bar Committee

Member

2012 - 2013

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

President

Education

1995

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Missouri, Columbia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mini Law School for the Public

Fourth Amendment

2011

11th Annual Family Law Conference

The Intersection of Criminal Law and Domestic Law

Publications

2011

Missouri Lawyer's Weekly Women's Justice Awards

Languages

English

Activity

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