Stuart P. Huffman - 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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26
Years
Experience
Springfield Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense 95%
- Civil Litigation Defense 5%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Stuart P. Huffman graduated from Central Missouri State University with a bachelor's in science for Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology in 1997. He then went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City and graduated with a J.D. in 2000. Mr. Huffman, while in law school, was a law clerk for Wyandotte County Circuit Court in 1999 and then Jackson County Associate Court in 2000. While a law clerk, he worked directly with Judges to research legal issues and draft legal pleadings. After graduation, he desired employment where he could have the ability to try cases. After passing the bar exam in 2000, he started employment with the Missouri State Public Defender's office in 2001 at the Springfield Missouri Office. He was assigned to be in the trial division and handled all manner of misdemeanor and felony cases. His responsibilities included but were not limited to handling routine court appearances, filing motions on behalf of clients, client conferences, both in the jail and at his office trying felony and misdemeanor bench and jury trials. While at the Public Defender's office, Mr. Huffman had the opportunity to be the primary attorney for numerous felony cases.
In September of 2002, Mr. Huffman left the Public Defender's office and became an associate at the law firm of Whiteaker & Wilson P.C., located in Springfield Missouri. There, he continued to handle criminal cases ranging from traffic to murder in the first degree but also had the chance to handle civil litigation and worker's compensation cases. Mr. Huffman became a partner in 2008 and continues to operate in that capacity with Richard Davis. Over time, Mr. Huffman's practice changed to where he now handles almost exclusively criminal cases. He practices criminal defense in federal, state, and municipal courts located in Springfield Missouri and the surrounding regions. Mr. Huffman is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL). He is also a member of the National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Lawyers and the American Society of Legal Advocates.
The Missouri Bar selected Mr. Huffman as a Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award recipient (2009). His peers have recognized him as a Missouri and Kansas Rising Star in 2011 and 2012 Missouri Superlawyer magazine. He has been ranked in the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys every year since 2013, and in 2023 he was the recipient of the Charles Shaw Trial Advocacy Award. This award is for those who exhibit outstanding trial skills and a passion for trying cases involving the innocent accused.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Missouri Bar Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award, 2009
- Voted Missouri and Kansas Rising Star by Super Lawyer Magazine, 2011 - 2012
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2013 - 2023
- Charles Shaw Trial Advocacy Award, 2023
- 2025 10 Best Criminal Law Firms - American Institute of Criminal Attorneys
Other Sources of Feedback About Stuart P. Huffman
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
- 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 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, 2000
J.D.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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University of Central Missouri,
Warrensburg,
Missouri, 1997
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology
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University of Central Missouri,
Warrensburg,
Missouri, 1997
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member/Partner
Past Positions
- Wyandotte County Circuit Court, and Jackson County Associate Court, Law Clerk, 1999 - 2000
- Missouri State Public Defenders Office, 2001 - 2002
Languages
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English
Representative Cases
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Thomas v. United States
- Citation: 128 S.Ct. 2046 (2008)
- Court: U.S. Supreme Court
- Year: 2008
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
Other Affiliations
- Missouri Bar, 2000 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, 2000 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), 2004 - Present (Member)
- Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL), 2006 - Present (Member)
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2012 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2023 - 2025
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Stuart P. Huffman
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2021-2022Stuart did a fantastic job on my case. He never sugar coated anything. He worked behind the scenes, things I'll never know about. But he got the job done. The case was dismisssed. Thank you Stuart.
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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