Gary Collins - Springfield, MO
Attorney at Whiteaker & Wilson, PC d/b/a Law Office of Stuart P. Huffman
Juvenile Law Lawyers in Springfield, MO
3315 E. Ridgeview Suite 4000 Springfield, MO 65804
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Springfield Juvenile Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Juvenile Law 60%
- Criminal Defense 20%
- Family Law 20%
Litigation: 98%
Attorney Information
Overview
Gary L. Collins is a long time Springfield resident. His family owns a local restaurant that is a staple of the community. He is a graduate of Kickapoo High School. He studied Political Science and International Relations at Missouri State University, graduating in 1997.
After college, he contemplated a master's degree in international relations but ultimately was called to his passion for law. He attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law, where he graduated near the top of his class, earning various awards in Property Law. He was an editorial member of the Urban Law Journal.
After graduation he worked at the Missouri Public Defender's office, where he was able to try multiple cases from misdemeanor charges all the way up to more serious felonies. He eventually moved to private practice where he concentrated on representing individuals in a wide variety of practice areas including family law, civil law, criminal defense, and juvenile law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2025 10 Best Criminal Law Firms - American Institute of Criminal Attorneys
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri
J.D.
Law Journal: Urban Law Journal, Assistant Editor, 1999 - 2000
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri
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Non Legal Education
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Missouri State University,
Springfield,
Missouri, 1997
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science, International Relations
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Missouri State University,
Springfield,
Missouri, 1997
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Missouri State Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, 2002 - 2006
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2002
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2002
Other Affiliations
- Missouri Bar Association, 2002 - 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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