SPRINGFIELD, MO, July 08, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Wampler & Passanise Criminal Defense Lawyers bring decades of legal experience to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. Located in Springfield, their team of dedicated legal professionals handles a wide range of criminal defense cases throughout Missouri.

"When facing a serious allegation or charge, you need a proven criminal defense team on your side. Don't take a chance with your case — the stakes are too high. Whether you have been arrested or charged with a criminal violation, the choices you make at this time can affect your life long after your legal matter is resolved. At Wampler & Passanise, our lawyers understand what's on the line: your freedom, your reputation, and your constitutional rights. We aggressively defend our clients against misdemeanor and felony offenses because we believe that a single mistake should not dictate your future. When you hire Wampler & Passanise, you get a team of legal professionals focused on your case. We practice a team approach and surround your case with the investigators, researchers, paralegals, and defense attorneys you need to fight for your rights. No one deserves to be defined only by their worst moments. Our goal is to create the most positive life outcomes we can," said the spokesperson for Wampler & Passanise Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Joseph S. Passanise is the Managing Partner of Wampler & Passanise Criminal Defense Lawyers. From the time he was five years old, he knew he wanted to be a lawyer. In the late 1980s, Passanise became a runner for Wampler, Wampler & Catt while a student at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State).

Passanise was given the opportunity to help investigate cases and handle communications between the firm, prosecutors, and the courthouse. He learned the legal and operations sides of the business from his friend and mentor, Dee Wampler. In the early 2000s, he and Dee Wampler decided to create a new practice geared more toward trial work and litigation. Dee Wampler died suddenly in 2021. The legacy of helping individuals find positive life outcomes endures and is the firm's north star.

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 degree 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), and obtained 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.

Joseph S. Passanise is an award-winning lawyer, honored by peers and professional organizations. Among other achievements, he has been awarded Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers, from 2007 to the present, and selected for Lifetime Achievement membership among America's Top 100 Attorneys.

Wampler & Passanise Criminal Defense Lawyers is located at 2974 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65804. You can contact them via phone at 417-373-3254 to schedule an appointment. Online inquiries can be submitted by filling out a brief form on their website. Visit their website or their Facebook page for additional information regarding their services.

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