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Adam Woody

4.9
83 reviews

806 West Battlefield Road, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65807

Criminal Defense, Assault and Battery, Burglary and 10 more

About Adam Woody

Adam Woody is among the most experienced, credentialed, and court-tested criminal defense attorneys in southwest Missouri. He brings the full scope of his expertise to every case that he takes, garnering a record that includes hundreds of dismissals and not-guilty trial verdicts for all crimes up to 1st-degree murder.

Despite his national stature, Adam has remained focused solely on criminal defense here in the Ozarks. As such, he knows every aspect of our local criminal court system, and has a reputation for his thorough preparation and courtroom demeanor. He is the President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a general member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a general member of the National College for DUI Defense which is an invitation only organization consisting of members who have demonstrated outstanding skill and experience in the field of DUI/DWI defense.

Certifications & Achievements

Adam maintains board certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has consistently been recognized as a top as a criminal trial attorney. He is a member of the Missouri Bar, the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Missouri, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. His ongoing awards and achievements include;

• Six consecutive years ranked as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers organization

• Selected for the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2015, 2016 & 2021

• Named as a US News and World Report - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” in 2019 & 2020

• 2018 Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers

• 2011 Up and Coming Attorney Award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly

• Ranked in the Best Lawyers in America from 2017-2020 in DUI/DWI Defense

• Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Under 40 in Missouri by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys in 2016

• Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Missouri by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2016

• Designated among the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Associate of Distinguished Counsel in 2015

• Named as a Springfield Business Journal Trusted Adviser in 2017

Adam studied Criminology, Psychology, and Global Studies at Drury University before going on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. He is also a 2013 graduate of the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute.

 

Adam Woody (Springfield, Missouri)

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Areas of Law

  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 3
    • Drug Crimes
    • Homicide
    • Sex Crimes
  • Other 9
    • Criminal Defense
    • Assault and Battery
    • Burglary
    • DWI/DUI
    • Federal Crimes
    • Robbery
    • Theft Crimes
    • Traffic Offenses
    • White Collar Crimes

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Missouri
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
    Memberships
    Missouri Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Missouri at Columbia School of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Drury University
    B.S.
    Criminology

    Drury University
    B.S.
    Psychology

    Drury University
    B.S.
    Criminology

    Drury University
    B.S.
    Psychology

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    Adam Woody was admitted in 2006 to the State of Missouri.
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