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Thomas Carver has practiced law for over 43 years and has represented nearly 300 clients in federal criminal cases. His portfolio includes representing defendants in a number of capital murder prosecutions to sophisticated white-collar criminal indictments to drug and sex offenses. The firm’s trial practice encompasses litigation in all of the counties of southern and southwest Missouri as well as in the federal district courts of Kansas, and Western and Eastern Missouri.. Tom has petitioned the United States Supreme Court for review of lower appellate court decisions on numerous occasions and has argued cases in the Missouri Supreme Court, the United States Eighth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals on several occasions. Overall, he has represented clients in no fewer than 70 appeals in state and federal courts. Many lawyers spend their entire professional career without representing a client in an appeal. Participating in over 70 appeals speaks to his expertise and the trust that clients place in him. Thomas Carver is a recipient of the Robert Duncan Award for Appellate Excellence and for many years has been named to the annual listings of Best Lawyers in America and Kansas/Missouri Super Lawyers. On two occasions, 2013 and 2015, he was named lawyer of the year in southwest Missouri in the area of white collar criminal defense.. Tom Carver is on the board of directors of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA). He is also a past president of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and early in his career was twice elected to the Missouri House of Representatives.

I have 27 years of trial and courtroom experience defending clients who are under investigation, or who are charged with crimes, in state and federal courts throughout Missouri. My office provides experienced and professional service to every client.

Client centered representation is Mr. Pierson's focus. Understanding that each client has unique issues that requires unique representation.. Scott created Twibell Pierson Criminal Law in 2019. He partnered with Bert and Branden Twibell, two of Springfield's most experienced criminal defense attorneys. Twibell Pierson Criminal Law focuses only criminal defense matters by being client focused and result driven.  Prior to creating Twibell Pierson Criminal Law, Mr. Pierson worked at The Law Office of Wampler and Passanise starting in 2014. While there he worked on Federal, State and Municipal criminal cases. He has been recognized as on the top Up-And-Coming attorneys in Missouri by the Springfield Business Journal and Missouri Lawyers' Weekly.. Scott's courtroom success in both felony and misdemeanor cases resulted in his selection as Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers in 2014.. Prior to Twibell Pierson Criminal Law, Scott attended Missouri State University and University of Missouri- Kansas City. While at Missouri State, competed on a national ranked policy debate team. He was also involved with Missouri State University, serving leadership roles including Student Body Vice-president. He was awarded the Board of Governors Commendation for Outstanding Service to the University. Further, he was awarded Greek Man of the year, the highest honor given to an individual in the Missouri State Fraternity system.. Scott went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law. While in law school he was the winner of outstanding oral advocate in the Ellison Moot Court Competition. Further, he competed on the national moot court team. Scott in law school also interned at the Kansas City Public Defender Office, which allowed him to work on high profile felony cases. Scott’s high aptitude in trial preparation and argument led to him being selected by faculty to the distinguished Order of the Barristers.Upon graduation he worked at McGonagle Spencer PC, a small law firm in Kansas City, which specializes in plaintiff’s class action work, personal injury, and criminal law. While at the firm Scott was an advocate for clients who had suffered life altering injuries. Wanting to get back to Springfield and back into the court room on a regular basis Scott accepted a job with the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, practicing solely in Criminal Defense.Working at the Public Defender’s Office, Scott participated in numerous bench and jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony level in state court. Scott had frequent success in felony and misdemeanor litigation.Scott remains involved in the Springfield Community with Big Brother Big Sisters of the Ozarks and serves on the Theta Chi Iota Beta Alumni Board of Directors.

Branden Twibell is a Top-Rated Trial Attorney specializing in the areas of Missouri Criminal Defense and Federal Criminal Defense (including Complex Felony Defense, Juvenile Defense, Sexual Assault, Violent Crime, and White Collar Offenses).. Branden's trial skills, knowlege of the law, years of experience, and passion for client service sets him apart from other attorneys.  There is a difference.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rolla and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rolla and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Rolla and surrounding areas.