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The Law Offices of Dee Wampler and Joseph Passanise is a widely respected criminal defense practice which has represented adults and juveniles throughout the states of Missouri and Arkansas as well as surrounding states. We can help you make sense of all criminal charges that may come against you: from misdemeanor DWI to murder and other serious felonies.
Our firm has specific expertise handling federal charges, serious gun and drug charges, murder, fraud, white collar crimes and sex crimes. We also have extensive experience in more common offenses such as, DUI/DWI, drug possession, domestic violence, violation of probation, burglary and theft offenses.
News with Missouri State Law regarding Expungement
Many of our clients were convicted of crimes years ago, and to this day, the consequences follow them. Sometimes this comes in the form of a denied job, other times it is simply a rain cloud of guilt that appears when they have to share a past offense for legal purposes.
We understand that mistakes happen. Missouri’s various expungement laws may now provide options to remove these mistakes from your record.
Previously, it was only possible to expunge a conviction or plea of guilty for first offense DUIs and certain alcohol offenses for minors [such as a Minor in Possession/ MIP] or under extreme circumstances, it was also possible to expunge an arrest. However, it was not possible to expunge other offenses.
On August 28, 2012 the Missouri legislature passed RSMo. § 610.140 which expanded the number of crimes that could be expunged including felonies and misdemeanors relating to passing bad checks, fraudulent uses of credit cards, certain offenses regarding damage to property, trespassing, gambling, public drunkenness and others involving peace disturbances .
Whether a prior DUI, MIP or some other offense haunts your past, we can help you protect your future by sharing options available to you under this revised law.
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Legal News
Attorney Adam Woody has been selected to the National College for DUI Defense. Read the full Press Release.
Our firm was named to U.S. News "Best Lawyers" "Best Law Firms" 2013 in the criminal defense areas of Non-White Collar defense, White Collar defense, White Collar Governmental Investigations and Litigation, and DWI defense.
Attorneys Dee Wampler and Joseph Passanise have been named to Missouri "Super Lawyers" in the criminal defense areas of Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and White Collar Criminal Defense.
Joseph S. Passanise has been recognized as a Missouri Super Lawyer and was featured in Misosuri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2011 Magazine as a top lawyer.
Joseph S. Passanise was selected to the 2012 Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar, White-Collar, and DUI/DWI Defense.
The Law Office of Dee Wampler and Joseph Passanise was chosen as one of U.S. News - Best Law Firms for 2011 - 2012.
Both Joe Passanise and Dee Wampler have been selected to Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2011 Top 100!
Both Joe Passanise and Dee Wampler have been selected to Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2011 magazine - making this 6 years in a row on the list.