Passanise, Joseph S.
Joseph S. Passanise
Education
- Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
- Juris Doctor - 1997
- Honors: With Honors
- Missouri State University
- 1991
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Political Science and Communication
- Missouri State University
- M.A., Master of Arts - 1993
- Major: Communication
- University of London, Imperial College
- M.B.A., Master of Business Administration - 1995
- Honors: Rotary Scholar
- Major: Business Administration
Bar Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
Honors
- Member of the National College of DUI Defense (2004-Present)
- Listed in Who’s Who in American Law (2005-Present)
- Named Super Lawyer by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine, which recognizes the top 5 percent of attorneys through peer review (2006-Present)
- Peer-recognized as a Best Lawyer in America (2007-Present) in the practice areas of white collar, and general criminal and DUI defense
- Named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers (2007-Present)
- Member of the National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center (2011-Present)
- Awarded the Charles M. Shaw Award for excellence in trial advocacy in 2013
- Appointed by Governor Mike Parson to the Missouri Tourism Commission in 2020
- Named Best Lawyers 2021 Springfield Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
- Awarded the highest rating of “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell, peer-review recognition for attorneys demonstrating the highest practice and ethical standards
- Past President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL)
- Fellow in the prestigious American Board of Criminal Defense Lawyers (ABCDL)
Classes & Seminars
- Missouri Bar and MACDL Conference Speaker
- Teaches Legal Communication as per-course faculty at Missouri State University
Pro-Bono Activities
- Board of Directors – Parenting Life Skills
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Presenting Sponsor: Bowl for Kids’ Sake
- Sponsor Ozarks Beerfest
Published Works
- Author “Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings” by Aspatore in 2013 and 2014
Professional Associations
- Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL), Past President
- National College of DUI Defense (2004-Present), Member
- National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center (2011-Present)