Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI Lawyer Joseph S. Passanise Joins 1800DUILaws.com

Springfield, MO, March 13, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise has joined 1800DUILaws.com, the national association of top drunk driving defense lawyers.

For more than 15 years, Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise has worked with prominent criminal defense attorney Dee Wampler. Joe started out as a runner before becoming a paralegal, an associate, and finally a partner in 2004.

Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise has tried numerous high-profile jury and bench trials with Mr. Wampler. He employs the knowledge and experience he has gained over the past decade and a half to his clients’ advantage when fighting their Missouri DUI / DWI cases.

An award-winning drunk driving defense attorney, Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise was recently named one of the top five "Up and Coming Lawyers" to watch in Missouri.

Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise was honored with the prestigious Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award by the Missouri Bar Association. The Lon Hocker award is bestowed upon only three attorneys throughout the state of Missouri who excel in trial advocacy.

Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise has co-authored several articles published in the Missouri Bar and other publications, and has lectured at several criminal lawyer and DUI / DWI seminars including the Missouri Judicial College.

Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise was recognized by the Springfield Business Journal as one of the top "40 Under 40" individuals in southwest Missouri for his leadership, accomplishments and community involvement.

In 2005, Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise was elected president of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also serves on the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association as a director to the board.

Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise also teaches at Southwest Missouri State University in the Communications Department, where he holds many professional memberships and associations.

Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI defense lawyer Joe Passanise’s hard-won knowledge and experience means he is uniquely positioned to defend any drunk driving charge. He has lectured at and attended many advanced-level courses in drunk driving law. He has successfully handled hundreds of Missouri DWI / DUI cases and has the know-how to aggressively defend any Missouri drunk driving case at trial.

Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI lawyer Joseph S. Passanise graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a double major and honors in political science and communications. He also earned a Master of Arts degree in communication, and a master's degree in Business Administration as a Rotary Scholar from the University of London, Imperial College. He earned his law degree from Washburn University School of Law with dean's honors and was selected a National Member of the Order of Barristers.

To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact Springfield, Missouri DUI / DWI attorney Joseph S. Passanise toll-free at 1800.DWI.LAWS.

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