Our Springfield Attorneys / lawyers

Family Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning Lawyer

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Todd Hawkins has 20+ years  experience in practicing Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, and General Law Practice.

EDUCATION:

University of Tulsa School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1998-2001

Missouri Southern State University, B.S Criminal Justice Administration, A.S. Law Enforcement, 1993-1998

ORGANIZATIONS: 

 Jasper County Bar Association Member

The Missouri Bar Association Member

United States Courts for the Western District of Missouri Member 

Seneca Municipal Judge, Seneca, MO
 

For more information and reviews, please view Todd C Hawkins at LinkedIn, AVVO.

   Owner, Family Law Attorney, Mediator

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Shelly Reece has 25+ years

experience practicing 

Family Law, Mediation.

EDUCATION:
Missouri State University, Masters of Business Administration, Economics, 2000
Oklahoma City University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1994-1997
Activities:  Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Inns of Court, Licensed Intern, Licensed Mediator, Oklahoma City University Center on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Certified Licensed Mediator, 1997
Southwest Missouri State University, B.S. Political Science/Economics 1989-1993
Activities: Student Government Association, Bruin Pride Band, and Concert Chorale
Harrisonville High School, Harrisonville, MO, 1989

ORGANIZATIONS:
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA) Member, Family Law Committee Member
Christian County Bar Association Member

 Jasper County Bar Association Member
The Missouri Bar Association Member, Family Law Section Committee, Women in the Profession Committee Member, MOSOLO Small Firm Committee
Southern Missouri Women Lawyers Member, Meetings and Planning Committee, New Attorney Mentor

Greene County Family Law Committee Organizer, Monthly Meeting Host
United States Courts for the Western District of Missouri Member
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Member, 2021 - 2025 Missouri Board Member, 2021-2022 Treasurer, 2023 Vice-President, 2024 President
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (MCADSV) Member
Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH) Member
Association of Missouri Mediators Member
Civil & Family Mediation Training - Missouri State University Mediation Coach
Licensed Missouri Mediator
Court Appointed Family Law Mediator
Certified Guardian ad Litem
 Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International Member

Ruck ‘N’ Run National Spokesperson, Board Member

Missouri Choral Artists Board Member 

Springfield Chamber Chorus Business Manager, Board Member

Wesley United Methodist Church Sunday School Teacher, MOPS Leader, Choir Member, Drama Team Member, Member

 Missouri United Methodist Church  Safe Sanctuary Certified
Daughters of the American Revolution - Three Trails West Chapter Member
2020-2023  Republic High School Debate Team  District Judge

  The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest Judge, Republic, MO

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
2020-2023  Martindale-Hubble  Silver Client Champion Award

2017 - 2022 417 Magazine Best Lawyer

2013 - 2021 Martindale-Hubble Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards – peer review rated
2018 Martindale-Hubble 20 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award

2016 Top 20 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense Firm, Expertise.com

2015 Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award – recognized for excellence in Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness, Communication Ability

2013 Martindale-Hubble 15 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award

2008 Martindale-Hubble 10 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award

 AVVO Top Rated Attorney

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/ ARTICLES / INTERVIEWS:
2020 The Missouri Bar Family Law Conference Speaker- Basics 3 - Properties and Debts

2020 KY3 Interview - How Does the Court COVID Order Change Custody

2008 – 2023 MSU Mediation Training
2016 - 2021 Harvest Party for New Attorneys Speaker - New Attorneys Reception
2017 Springfield Business Journal Interview - How is My Business Affected by Divorce

2017 417 Biz Magazine Interview - Downtime for an Attorney

2013 The Missouri Bar – Sun & Continuing Legal Education Speaker - How to Dodge Trouble with Your Trust Account When Using Modern Payment Methods

2024 Missouri AFCC Board Meeting

 For a more information and reviews, please view Shelly Renee’ Reece at LinkedIn, AVVO, Lawyers.com, Martindale.com.