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My mission is to provide each and every client with the highest quality representation possible in order to obtain the best result achievable in every case. I am further dedicated to vigorously and aggressively defending you, reviewing your case and communicating with you. I am a former Prosecutor and provide experienced and aggrerssive representation for those charged with Criminal, DUI and Traffic Offenses. Put my 30 plus years of experience to work for you!. I am a life long resident of Springfield having attended public elementary schools and Griffin High School. After completing my undergraduate degree at Marquette University I attended Creighton University School of Law.  Following up on an internship in the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office as a 711, I became an Assistant State's Attorney in the Traffic and Misdemeanor Division.  During my tenure I tried numerous Traffic, DUI and Misdemeanor cases and thoroughly enjoyed the trial process. I entered private practice in 1990 and have primarily concentrated my practice in criminal and civil litigation.  During my career I have tried everything from a petty traffic offense to multiple Murder charges including Death Penalty cases. No case is too big or too small and I believe every case is important and I strive to vigorously represent my clients regardless of the charge.

Mr. Hicks worked his way through law school as a police officer in Arlington County and as a night watchman on a construction site. He passed the Bar exam before graduation and was licensed to practice law four days after receiving his J.D. He then resigned from his position as police officer to begin his law career as an Arlington County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. While serving in this capacity, he tried many misdemeanor and felony cases, and a large number of these were before juries.. Mr. Hicks later went into private practice as an associate of Paul Terrence O’Grady who, in addition to his private practice, served as the City Attorney for Falls Church.   As the Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Hicks served as the City Prosecutor. Although Mr. Hicks left Mr. O’Grady’s practice after about three years to join a friend’s private practice, he continued to act as the part-time City Prosecutor for another fifteen years, trying hundreds of cases.. Mr. Hicks is currently a solo practitioner. An award-winning criminal defense attorney with extensive experience on both sides of the courtroom, he handles over a hundred criminal defense cases a year. He looks forward to many more years of defending the rights of individuals accused of crimes here in Fairfax County and other Northern Virginia jurisdictions.

Joseph S. Passanise graduated with honors from Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Communication (1991) and a Master of Arts in Communication (1993). He continued his education as a Rotary Scholar, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of London, Imperial College (1995). He received a Juris Doctor degree, with Honors, from Washburn University School of Law (1997).. Passanise is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and both the Western and Eastern District Federal Courts in Missouri. He has been fortunate to practice in many Federal and State Jurisdictions in the United States. As the Managing Partner of Wampler & Passanise, he practices criminal defense in Federal, State, and Municipal Courts. For over 25 years, he practiced law with Partner the late Dee Wampler and has been at the Firm for close to 35 years.. His peers have recognized Passanise as one of the Best Lawyers in America for 17 years (2007-Present) in the practice areas of criminal defense, white-collar crimes, and DUI defense and as Springfield Lawyer of the Year for Criminal Defense: General Practice (2021). He was Springfield Lawyer of the Year for Criminal Defense: White Collar (2022). Wampler & Passanise has been recognized as a Best Firm by Best Lawyers for over 14 years (2010-Present).. In 2013, Passanise was selected as a fellow by the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. (ABCL) The ABCL selects attorneys who practice criminal law after a rigorous vetting process. Only five attorneys have been selected in Missouri. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Passanise the highest rating of “AV.” MACDL recognized him for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and awarded Passanise the prestigious Charles M. Shaw Award for excellence in trial advocacy (2013.). The Missouri Bar selected Passanise as a President’s Award Recipient for his leadership during the nonpartisan judicial campaign in Greene County. He received the Missouri Bar’s Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award in 2002. The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association honored Passanise with the 2008 President’s Award for extraordinary service. In 2023, Missouri Lawyers recognized him as a Firm Leader. Passanise has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine for 18 years. (2006-Present). He is a Top 100 Trial Lawyerwith National Trial Lawyers (2007-Present).. Passanise is a Past President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2005-2006) and a frequent speaker at Missouri Bar and MACDL conferences. He has been chosen as a member by the National College of DUI Defense (2004-Present) and Sustaining Member (2021). He has written articles on various topics over the years.. Passanise received Governor Appointments from Governor Mike Parson to Tourism (2020) and the Senate Redistricting Commission (2021.) The Springfield Business Journal selected him as one of the publication’s 12 to Know in 2022 and recognized him as a Trusted Advisor in 2022. He was in the publication’s 2005 Class of 40 Under 40.

I was born Benton, Illinois a small coal mining town in southern Illinois. We moved to the Springfield area in 1960-61, when I was about 5.. I attended a small high school outside of Springfield. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Knox College, a small liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. (The Knox campus houses the only building that still stands at the site of a Lincoln-Douglas debate).  I graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1981. I have been in private practice in Springfield since that time.. I enjoy spending time with my son Alex, who was born in 1997. We are both interested in cars (he has very expensive taste) and just about anything else mechanical (my brother and father are both engineers and I think he gets it from them). I am a fairly avid bicyclist, riding about 5,000 miles a year.

I grew up in Richland on a farm.  I believe that growing up where I did, helped shaped me.  It taught me how to work and to not take things for granted.  After finishing law school, I moved back to Springfield and have lived here since.  Outside of practicing law, my hobbies include but aren't limited to Mizzou Sports, the lake, and running around after my daughter.

I began practicing law in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in 2000.  I returned to Springfield in 2003 and have been representing people, as a trial lawyer, in both the civil and criminal courts of Massachusetts ever since.

Born in Springfield, Illinois, February 19, 1969. Peter grew up there and went to Springfield High School. Peter’s family roots are deep in Springfield and central Illinois, a heritage that includes a longstanding presence in the legal community. His great, great Grandfather, John C. Lanphier was a lawyer in private practice at Patton & Lanphier, whose own father, Charles H. Lanphier advised Lincoln rival Stephen A. Douglas as well as serving as the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County. Today, Peter preserves that tradition in the law at Holley, Rosen and Beard serving clients in a wide range of legal affairs throughout central Illinois.Peter received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 1992 and his law degree in 1997 from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. He returned to Springfield after law school working as an Assistant States Attorney in the Sangamon County States Attorney's Office, and then as an Assistant Attorney General for the Illinois Attorney General. Thereafter, Peter joined Holley, Rosen & Beard. Peter practices in many areas of law including personal injury, criminal law, DUI/traffic and driver's license reinstatement cases, and general civil litigation. He is licensed in Illinois; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Claims/Vaccine Court.

***Member of the National College for DUI Defense***. ***Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association***. ***Top 40 Under 40 Award for Criminal Defense***. Attorney Daly's background and experience are unparalleled:. *  Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County DA's Office (Roxbury and South Boston divisions of the Boston Municipal Court). *  Boston Police Officer, Boston Police Department (A1 District - Downtown Boston, North End, Charlestown). *  Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General for the District of Columbia (Washington, DC). *  Criminal Defense Attorney, The Law Office of Dan Daly (Washington, DC). *  Assistant District Attorney, Hampden County DA's Office (Springfield, MA). *  Special Assistant District Attorney, Northwestern DA's Office (Northampton, MA). *  Associate Attorney, Morrison Mahoney LLP (Springfield, MA). "As a former big-city prosecutor in Boston and DC, and as a Boston cop, I have experience and knowledge that is not possessed by even the most seasoned criminal defense lawyers.  In addition to my time spent in the criminal law field, I worked for almost two years at a major law firm handling complex civil litigation defending insurance companies, doctors, and lawyers in malpractice law suits.  Let me put that experience to work for you!!!  No matter what criminal charge you are facing, meet with me for free consultation and case evaluation and DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF HIRING AN INEXPERIENCED ATTORNEY!!!  Chances are I have investigated, prosecuted, AND defended the charge that you are facing.  In other words, I will know how to build the most effective defense and rip apart the prosecution’s case.  For an example of what sets me apart from other lawyers, would you rather hire an attorney who has read about defending an OUI charge in a book, or would you rather hire an attorney who was CERTIFIED in the administration of Standard Field Sobriety Testing as a Police Officer and has actually performed them out on the street?. My practice is 100% devoted to criminal and OUI defense (alcohol and/or drugs).  With me in your corner, I'll promise to make smart and effective tactical decisions, to fight tirelessly for you, and to be a persuasive advocate on your behalf.  Don't be intimidated by the charges you’re facing - pick up the phone and call me."

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.