Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise is an award-winning drunk driving defense attorney who was recently named one of the top five “Up and Coming Lawyers” to watch in Missouri.
Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise was honored with the prestigious Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award by the Missouri Bar Association. The Lon Hocker award is bestowed upon only three attorneys throughout the state of Missouri who excel in trial advocacy.
For more than 15 years, Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise has worked with prominent criminal defense attorney Dee Wampler. Joe started out as a runner before becoming a paralegal, an associate, and finally a partner in 2004.
Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise has tried numerous high-profile jury and bench trials with Mr. Wampler. He will use knowledge and experience he has gained over the past decade and a half to your advantage when fighting your Missouri DUI / DWI case.
Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise has co-authored several articles published in the Missouri Bar and other publications, and has lectured at several criminal lawyer and DUI / DWI seminars including the Missouri Judicial College.
Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise was recognized by the Springfield Business Journal as one of the top “40 Under 40″ individuals in southwest Missouri for his leadership, accomplishments and community involvement.
In 2005, Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise was elected president of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also serves on the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association as a director to the board.
Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise also teaches at Southwest Missouri State University in the Communication Department where he has taught for more than seven years and holds many professional memberships and associations.
Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI defense lawyer Joe Passanise’s hard-won knowledge and experience means he is uniquely positioned to defend your drunk driving charge. He has lectured at and attended many advanced-level courses in drunk driving law. He has successfully handled hundreds of Missouri DWI / DUI cases and has the know-how to aggressively defend any Missouri drunk driving case at trial.
Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a double major and honors in political science and communications. He also earned a Master of Arts degree in communication, and a master’s degree in Business Administration as a Rotary Scholar from the University of London, Imperial College. He earned his law degree from Washburn University School of Law with dean’s honors and was selected a National Member of the Order of Barristers.
To learn more about aggressive defenses to your Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI charges, please call Joseph S. Passanise toll free at 1800.DWI.LAWS for a FREE consultation.
