Whiteaker & Wilson
Criminal Defense | Serving Springfield, MO
417-413-5858Whiteaker & Wilson represents clients in Criminal Defense cases in the Springfield, Missouri area.
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The skilled attorneys of Whiteaker & Wilson, bring extensive knowledge and personal attention to clients in practice areas of accident personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense, civil rights law, bankruptcy and family law.
At Whiteaker & Wilson, our many years of successful service and track record of success have taught us this — experience + dedication = effective representation.
If you were seriously injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, or a loved one has been killed; if your freedoms and future depend on the outcome of a criminal trial; or if you believe that your civil rights were violated by law enforcement ... our law firm can help.
Contact our office today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Catastrophic Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Workers Compensation
- DWI/DUI
- Traffic Tickets
- Insurance Defense
- Divorce Family Law
Call Whiteaker & Wilson today at 417-413-5858 to arrange your free initial consultation. Our office serves Greene, Christian, Taney, Stone, Lawrence, Barry, Polk, Webster, Hickory, Dallas, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barton, Vernon, St. Clair, Phelps, Pulaski, Laclede, Camden, Texas, Wright, Douglas, and Ozark.
Attorney Richard E. Davis
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 1986
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1986
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1986
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1989
Education:
- University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma
J.D. - 1985
Honors: Member, National Moot Court Team
Honors: Member, Order of the Barristers - Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
B.S. - 1980
Major: Accounting - Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
B.S. - 1972
Major: Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Section on Tort and Insurance Practice, Litigation, Member
- American Bar Association, Section on Tort and Insurance Practice, Litigation, Member
- The Missouri Bar, Member
- Midwest Arbitration and Mediation Service, Mediator, 1988
- Missouri Personnel Advisory Board, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Hearings Officer, 1989
- Springfield Claims Association, President, 1990
Attorney Stuart P. Huffman
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 2000
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2005
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2005
Education:
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri
J.D. - 2000 - University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri
B.S. - 1997
Honors: cum laude
Major: Criminal Justice
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri Bar, Member, 2000 to Present
- American Bar Association, Member, 2000 to Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Member, 2004
- Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL), Member, 2006
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA), Member, 2001
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Member, 2012
- The American Society of Legal Advocates, Member, 2012
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2023 - 2025
Attorney Gary Collins
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2002
Education:
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List - Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
B.S. - 1997
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri Bar Association, Member, 2002 to Present
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Stuart P. Huffman
This attorney practices in Missouri and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2015 |