Scott Bradford Pierson

Scott Bradford Pierson

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Springfield, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +2 more

901 E St Louis St #1600, Hammons Tower, Springfield, MO

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Have represented clients from misdemeanors to serious felonies. With multiple not guilty verdicts and dismissals before adjudication.

15 years | 1,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

Understanding both civil and criminal consequences of these cases. Developing strategies that are both independent in both civil and criminal, but work to compliment each other.

15 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Sex Crime 20%

15 years | 500 cases

20%
Expungement 10%

15 years | 200 cases

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

15 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 14 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Twibell Pierson Criminal Law

901 E St Louis St #1600, Hammons Tower, Springfield, MO, 65806

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Scott Bradford Pierson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nathan | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The very best of the best.

I've hired Scott to take care of two legal matters and both times he was a super attorney. Scott cares very much about all of his clients and will go to ends of the earth to make sure your matter is taken care of. He is beyond professional and will stand by your side every step of the way. He will ...make sure that you do the things he asks of you and in the long run, it will be most beneficial to you. I would recommend Scott any day. His dedication to his work and clients is beyond measure. If you want the very best of the best, Scott is your man.

Posted by Jay | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Tough Situation Good Outcome

I emailed Scott's firm in February of 2015. At that time I had already plead guilty on a stalking case via text messages to a 21 yr old adult. I knew nothing about the criminal system. I found myself being treated as a child molester which my previous attorney told me would not be the case. I had... obsconded my probation and wasn't even living in Missouri at that time. Scott was able to get my warrant withdrawn I came back to Missouri. My probation officer was hell bent on me serving 4 years in prison. Scott"s quick thinking in the courtroom limited me going for only 4 months. After 2 years Scott was able to get me no longer treated as a sex offender. A huge releif because if the state had there way I would have been treated like a sex offender for 3 more years. He also was able to get me my time served credit. So I'll be done w/ my probation in 4 months instead of nearly 3 more years. Through the whole process he kept up to date and did the very best he could with a horrible situation for any attorney to handle. I feel that he truly cared about me as person. After a lot of hardwork on my part, and his my life is much better today than a few years back.

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Scott Bradford Pierson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin McBride

Unknown lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is an up-and-comer in the Springfield legal community who serves his clients well. His drive to achieve what's right for his client is unmatched."

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Timothy Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an asset to the legal community as he has a wealth of legal information and is always willing to discuss the law with other lawyers. Great attorney that does great work for his clients!"

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Branden Twibell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is one of the brightest lawyers around and has a true passion for helping his clients."

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Kurt Larson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott's help was invaluable to our firm and his professionalism kept both the client and other parties calm during a difficult moment."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Adam Maxwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a passionate and highly qualified criminal defense advocate, and he is backed by one of the most reputable criminal defense firms in the southwest Missouri area. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Passanise

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pierson is a tireless advocate for his clients. Further, he is one of the brightest young attorneys in the criminal defense field."

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Deanna Scott

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott Pierson is a knowledgeable, experienced criminal defense attorney."

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Wendy Garrison

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott Pierson works hard for his clients and is a zealous advocate in the courtroom."

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Timothy Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Coatney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Branden Twibell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kurt Larson

Personal injury lawyer

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Anna Moench

Criminal defense lawyer

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Wendy Garrison

Criminal defense lawyer

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Deanna Scott

Family lawyer

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Adam Maxwell

Litigation lawyer

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Joseph Passanise

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Attorney- Criminal Defense, Avvo

2015

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Trusted Adviser; Up and Comer, Springfield Business Journal

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2009

Ellison Moot Court Outstanding Oral Advocate, University of Missouri-Kansas City

2009

Order Of The Barristers, National Order of The Barristers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Twibell Pierson Criminal Law

2014 - 2019

Associate, The Law Offices of Dee Wampler and Joseph Passanise

2012 - 2014

Assistant Public Defender, Missouri State Public Defender's Office

2008 - 2012

Law Clerk and Associate Attorney, McGonagle Spencer PC

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Federal Court, Western District-Missouri

Member

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2012 - Present

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

2009 - Present

Order of Barristers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DWI-Drug Intoxication

Not Guilty

Attempted Rape/Forcible Sodomy

Not Guilty

Assault

Not Guilty

DWI- Alcohol Intoxication

Not Guilty

DWI-Drug Intoxication

Not Guilty

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Education

N/A

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

SMBA Bar CLE's

To Blow or Not to Blow, Missouri DWI Breath Tests

2017

MoBarCLE: DWI and Traffic Law Update: What Practitioners Need to Know to Protect Their Clients

Understanding the New Missouri Expungement Law

2017

Missouri Bar/ MACDL DWI Conference

Missouri Automobile Stops: DWI Cases

2017

Missouri Bar DWI Conference

How to keep the Breath Test Out

2015

Missouri Bar, CLE Committee

Missouri Automobile Stops

2014

Missouri State University

Criminal Law in Southwest Missouri

Publications

2016

Languages

English

Activity

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