Russell Phillip Dempsey
About Russell
Biography
Russ Dempsey attended the University of Central Missouri where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. He then attended Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas, where he graduated with honors in 2002.
Upon graduating from Law School, Russ worked in the Traffic Division of the Greene County Prosecutor’s office handling primarily DWI cases before he was appointed as the Prosecutor and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Branson.
In January of 2005, Russ returned to the Greene County Prosecutor’s office in the Person’s Division where his focus shifted from DWI and traffic law offenses to serious violent crimes against women and children. In January of 2011, after spending 6 years prosecuting complex domestic assaults, child sex cases and adult rape cases, Russ was promoted to the head of the Major Crimes Division where he managed the other attorneys in the Major Crimes Division and carried a caseload which included Felony Drug Possession, Drug Manufacturing/Distribution, Burglaries, Robberies, Serious Assaults, and Homicides.
In addition to his other duties, Russ was a POST certified instructor at the Springfield Police Academy where he taught new police officers Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, Search and Seizure Law and other legal topics.
In 2013, Russ’s extensive Jury Trial and Bench Trial experiences were recognized by the Missouri Bar Association when he became Missouri’s 2013 recipient of the Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award. In his 10 + years with the Greene County Prosecutor’s office he handled hundreds of Bench Trials and Jury Trials. Russ has successfully tried cases involving nearly every kind of crime under Missouri Law from Speeding Tickets and DWI cases to First Degree Murder.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Missouri for 23 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2002
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Licensed in Kansas for 21 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
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4650 S National Ave, Suite C5, Springfield, MO, 65810
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Russell Phillip Dempsey's Reviews
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Posted by Tara | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Communication!
I would highly recommend Russ. He took time to answer all of my questions and kept me informed with excellent communication. He clearly explained how the process would go, along with possible outcomes. In the end, my case was dismissed!
Posted by Patrick | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
An excellent lawyer
This was the first time I needed an attorney, and thanks to him my case was cleanly resolved in a beneficial way. I hired his services and, when I met him in person, he was very forthcoming with all the information I needed. I'm glad I hired him for this case and I would gladly employ his services ag...
Posted by Cory | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Look No Further For An Awesome Attorney!
It was my first time needing the services of an attorney. I had no idea where to begin so I looked on Yelp. MRD Lawyers had the highest ratings so I made an appt. I met with Russ Dempsey. He was fantastic. He clearly explained my options and how the legal process would go. He took the time to answer ...
Posted by Danielle | August 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly, highly recommend Russell Dempsey!
I could not have been more pleased with choosing Russell Dempsey as my attorney in my legal matters! We met once to discuss my case and he clearly explained all of the possible outcomes. I was hopeful for the best, but prepared for the worst. In the end he was able to get the whole case dismissed ...
Posted by Cindy Cash | December 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Of many, He is the best!!!
Russ was exactly who I needed for the predicament I found myself in. He seemed to know what I was going to say before I said it so i didn't have to say much. (OR, he just wanted me to stop talking. I talk too much when I'm nervous). Either way, he made a scary situation lighthearted and I am ...
Russell Phillip Dempsey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Working next to Mr. Dempsey at the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, I witnessed his keen sense and dedication. These are strengths he now puts toward defending people. I have no qualms about recommending him as a defense attorney."
"I've had the opportunity to watch Mr. Dempsey work as both a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. As an intern at the local prosecutor's office, I watched him deliver one of the finest legal presentations I have yet to see. I was later employed as a prosecutor at that same office, and was able to deal with Mr. Dempsey as a defense attorney. He is still a model for what I think an attorney should be - he cares a great deal about his clients, he is always thoroughly prepared on his cases, and he is an excellent advocate for his client. Most importantly, he's a good man that will deal fairly with the people lucky enough to retain his counsel."
"To say that I endorse this lawyer would be an understatement. He and I have known each other our entire legal careers. We came up together in the Greene County Prosecutor's Office where we have tried multiple difficult cases together. After I left the Prosecutor's Office, there was a very short list of names that I would have been interested in partnering with and Russ was at the top of that list. He is the best trial attorney you are going to find in Southwest Missouri. And he has the awards, accolades and experience to prove that. I am biased, but even beyond that, I am honest. You should look no further than Russ Dempsey for Criminal Defense work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Russ uses his experience as one of the top prosecutors in the area to achieve excellent results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Dempsey is a great attorney. He is well respected and very knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Russ Dempsey for over a decade and strongly endorse him for his skill, professionalism and integrity. Russ is a capable litigator, a persuasive negotiator and, most importantly, he cares for the people he represents."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Superb Rating, AVVO.com
2016
Client's Choice Award, AVVO.com
2014
Class 29 Graduate, Leadership Springfield
2013
Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award, Missouri Bar Association
2010
Prosecutor of the Year, Greene County Prosecutor's Office
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, MRD Lawyers
2013 - 2014
Law Adjunct Professor, Missouri State University
2009 - 2013
Police Academy Instructor - POST Certified, Springfield Police Department
2005 - 2014
First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Major Crimes Division, Greene County Prosecutor's Office
2003 - 2005
City Prosecutor/Assistant City Attorney, City of Branson, Missouri
2002 - 2003
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Greene County Prosecutor's Office
2001 - 2001
Legal Intern, Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2015 - Present
Sertoma Club of SpringfieldMember
2013 - Present
Leadership SpringfieldMember
2002 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Springfield Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2013
Association of Government Attorneys In Capital LitigationAttorney Member
2005 - 2011
Child Advocacy Center Multi-Disciplinary TeamProsecuting Attorney Member
2002 - 2014
Missouri Association of Prosecuting AttorneysAttorney Member
1996 - 1999
Delta Chi FraternityAlumni
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Legal Issues for educating Teachers
2014
Child Abuse and the Law
2013
Criminal Law - Search and Seizure
2013
Child Abuse and the Law
2012
Criminal Law - Evidence
2011
Criminal Law - Constitutional Law
2010
Criminal Law - Constitutional Law
2009
Criminal Law - Constitutional Law
Publications
2014
2013
2013
2013
Languages
English
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