Fredrik Kirkhaug - Springfield, MO
Attorney at Whiteaker & Wilson, PC d/b/a Law Office of Stuart P. Huffman
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Springfield, MO
3315 E. Ridgeview Suite 4000 Springfield, MO 65804
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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4
Years
Experience
Springfield Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense 100%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Fredrik Kirkhaug graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2017. He then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and graduated with a J.D. in 2021. While in law school Mr. Kirkhaug interned at the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office where he worked on legal research, motions, and hearings associated with various criminal cases.
After graduation, Mr. Kirkhaug sought to expand his knowledge in criminal law, and he started his employment with the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney's Office where he handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to class A felonies.
In March of 2023, Mr. Kirkhaug left the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and joined the Law Office of Stuart P. Huffman to pursue his interest in criminal defense.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected for 2025 NACDA Award for Criminal Defense Attorneys
- 2025 10 Best Criminal Law Firms - American Institute of Criminal Attorneys
Other Sources of Feedback About Fredrik Kirkhaug
Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 2017
J.D.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 2017
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Non Legal Education
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Missouri State University,
Springfield,
Missouri, 2017
B.S.
Major: Finance
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Missouri State University,
Springfield,
Missouri, 2017
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Rule 13 Intern, - 2020
- Christian County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 2022 - 2023
Languages
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English
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Norwegian
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 2021
Other Affiliations
- Missouri Bar Association, 2021 - Present (Member)
Contact
3315 E. Ridgeview
Suite 4000
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-413-5858
Fax: 417-882-6101
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.whiteakerwilson.com
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