Teresa Grantham Fiester

Teresa Grantham Fiester

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 29 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 29 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 anonymous | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

I hired Teresa Grantham she is smart, and does a great job to represent you. Her staff is friendly and always got back to me with answers. She has integrity and gives good advice. If you want the best hire Teresa she works hard and gets results.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Professional, honest, and trustworthy.

I was extremely impressed with Teresa and her professionalism. Everything was communicated in a honest, and straight forward manner. She worked extremely hard to provide me with the best possible result and I am very grateful for her services. I would not hesitate to hire Teresa again and will high...ly recommend her to colleagues.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Teresa is an excellent lawyer with a shine thats all her own. For anyone needing legal aid, Teresa's who you want by your side

Teresa was very professional to me, as her client, but also with my case, and the new reality of the court system and how it was going to impact my life hand in hand with my case. She never padded her legal advice, always being straight forward, but still kind. I am able to walk out of my home, l...ive my life with my family, and Teresa was a huge factor in making that possible. I could be behind bars, and thanks to God, all those involved, and in the center of it all, Teresa, I'm not. She was always by my side. I would highly recommend Teresa to anyone who needed serious legal aid.

Posted by Donald | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

She is AMAZING.

I honestly can't say enough great things. Teresa took on my situation and quite literally helped me get into a position to help myself. I'm a 3 time DWI offender and if not for Teresa and getting the chance to learn about the reckless road I was "traveling" it would most likely be many more. There ...is no way on God's green earth that I would be where I am today if Teresa hadn't taken my case. What she was able to do for me in the courtroom was nothing short of amazing. I would NOT be where I am today had she not accepted my case and I simply can not thank her and her team enough for all of their support. I would personally recommend her any day of the week.

Posted by Charles | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Experience with Teresa

My experience with Teresa was absolutely superb. Having never been in many situations like the one I found myself in, she was able to educate me effectively on the best options for my case. She was fair, completely transparent, and got me a great deal. I would recommend her to friends and family.

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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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