PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Tyson has called Springfield and Southwest Missouri home for most of his life. While in undergraduate school, Tyson served in many leadership roles on the campus of Drury College, participating in Student Senate and chairing the School Security commitee. It was while in school that Tyson got his first taste of criminal law as an intern at the Greene County Prosecutor's Office. Upon graduation, Tyson continued his studies at the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, and continued to work for the Prosecutor's Office in Greene County as well as Boone County, Missouri. Upon graduating form law school, Tyson came back to Springfield and worked at the Greene County Proecuting Attorney's office as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Crimes against Persons unit handling assualts, domestics and weapons cases. He was then promoted to senior assistant in the Major crimes unit handling homicides, robberies and major drug offenses. During this time he was also cross designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney handling weapon and drug cases. In 2006 he was promoted to the 1st Assistant Prosecutor surpervising attonreys in the unit and trying multiple homicide and serious felony cases. Tyson went into private practice in 2008 and has continued to pull on his extensive trial and courtroom experience, now representing individuals charged with all types of criminal casaes. He has handled and tried over 15 homicide cases, and countless other felonies, and misdemeanors from both sides.
2
Practice Areas
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 client review from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2010
I had a DWI a year ago and hired Tyson Martin at Catt, Cole & Martin and he did a great job. Very professional and I didnt get my license suspended for a year with his help like I was supposed to. And he took payments. If I ever mess up again, will hire him again.
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tyson is a superb attorney who knows the law and cares about his clients."
"Mr. Martin is an outstanding attorney that really knows his stuff. Give him a call if you are in need of criminal representation in the Springfield area."
"Tyson is unquestionably honest and experienced. As a bonus, he's a genuinely good guy."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"If I was ever in trouble, this is who I would call."
Unknown lawyer
Unknown lawyer
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Top 40 Under 40, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2015 - Present
Partner, Cole and Martin LLC
2008 - 2014
Partner, Catt, C ole and Martin LLC
2003 - 2005
Special Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office Springfield, MO
1998 - 2008
Prosecuting Attorney, Greene County Prosecutor's Office
2010 - Present
Tiger Club of SpringfieldFounding Member
2003 - Present
Springfield Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Missouri BarMember
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Crminal Case Law update
2012
Criminal Case Law Update
English
Legal Answers
On 3 yr SIS probation in MO. What are chance I get off 1/2 way through?
08 Jul 2015
I am a member of the USCCA, they recommend having the ph. no. of an attorney in case I have to defend my self or family with a
05 Jun 2015
17 years old, caught shoplifting of $80 worth of items. Police called, citation issued. First time offender- Walmart
03 Jun 2015