Adam D. Woody - a Springfield, Missouri (MO) Criminal Law Lawyer

Springfield Criminal Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
DWI
Federal Criminal Defense
Drug Offenses
Felony Offenses
Sexual Offenses

Attorney Information

Overview

Criminal defense trial lawyer Adam Woody is known statewide for getting proven results in all types of criminal matters. He has given presentations across the state in topics ranging from Driving While Intoxicated charges to Federal Criminal Trial Practice. Adam is a seasoned lawyer, who practices exclusively in criminal law, and has a successful track record of protecting the rights of his clients. Armed with knowledge and skill, he becomes your “bodyguard” in the courtroom, going to bat for you during this stressful time of your life. As a criminal defense attorney, he specializes in legal defense of DWI, DUI, drug, felony, and federal charges. His courtroom success in defending his clients against the government has gained state and national attention including being named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Organization and as a Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Facing criminal charges can be scary. That’s why you need a trusted lawyer who will fight for your rights. Contact the Law Office of Adam Woody today to set up a free consultation, and rest assured that a seasoned criminal defense attorney is ready to go to bat for you.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Adam D. Woody included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyer, 2013 - 2015
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Attorneys Award, 2011 - Present
National Association of Distinguished Counsel Nation’s Top One Percent , 2015 - Present
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Top 10 Under 40 in Missouri, 2015 - Present
Springfield Business Journal 40 Under 40, 2009 - Present

Other Sources of Feedback About Adam D. Woody

Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
2016 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), Columbia, Missouri
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Drury University , Springfield, Missouri
  B.A.
  Major: Criminology/Psychology

Current Employment Position(s)

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Sole Practitioner
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Past Positions

Law Office of Dee Wampler & Joe Passanise, Attorney, 2007 - 2013
Missouri State Public Defender , Attorney, 2006 - 2007

Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

DWI Law and Science Seminar, Missouri Bar, 2015 - Present
Criminal Law Continuing Legal Education, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, 2014 - Present

Bar Admissions

Missouri, 2006
U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2006
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2008

Specialties and Certifications

Criminal Trial Practice, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2013
DWI Detection and Standard Field Sobriety Testing, National Traffic Safety Administration, 2014

Other Affiliations

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007 - Present (Board Member)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007 - Present (General Member)
National College for DUI Defense (Invitation Only) , 2012 - Present ( General Member)
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, 2006 - Present (Criminal Law Chairman)
National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center, 2009 - Present (General Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

Kappa Alpha Order
Phi Alpha Delta

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By Eric H. on Apr. 29, 2021
Hired Attorney 2020-2021

Recommends this Attorney

I was very impressed with Attorney Adam Woody. Everyone at the office was courteous and knowledgeable as well. I have already recommended him to friends and will continue to do so to anyone in need of his counsel in the future.

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By Anonymous on Nov. 24, 2020
Hired Attorney 2020

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Adam Woody was the best attorney I have worked with. All my questions were answered within 24 hours or sooner. I was treated very respectful from him and everyone at the office. Along with him listening and actually caring and understanding.

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Springfield, MO

2121 S Eastgate Ave.
Springfield, MO 65809 - 4128

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Phone: 417-622-4737

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Website: http://www.adamwoody.com

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