Wampler & Passanise Law Office has been one of the Midwest's leading criminal defense firms for the past 75 years. A key difference is its cross-functional team approach and experience litigating in the courtroom. Managing Partner Joseph S. Passanise and Associate Attorney Taylon M. Sumners represent adults and juveniles in Missouri facing serious criminal allegations, specializing in white-collar crime, fraud, homicide, sex-related offenses, domestic violence, and probation violations. In addition, the attorneys, paralegals, and investigators focus on ways to create a positive lifelong impact for clients, often working with medical, mental health, and probation and parole professionals to ensure positive outcomes. Passanise is a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers and was recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2022 Ed. as Springfield Lawyer of the Year for Criminal Defense: White Collar. The firm has been recognized by Super Lawyers®, U.S. News & World Report, and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in 2021. Passanise and Sumners both received AVVO's Client Choice Award in 2021. The firm is forever grateful for the leadership and tenacity of Dee Wampler, who died in 2021 at the age of 81. (417) 882-9300 www.entrapped.com The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements. Nothing on this page or in links provided on this page constitutes legal advice or the practice of law. Nor does viewing this page form an attorney/client relationship between you and Wampler & Passanise Law Office. All visitors should consult with a qualified legal professional regarding individual questions, needs, or issues of concern. We are not responsible for any action taken by a reader based on this site's information. All content is for informational and educational purposes only. Joseph S. Passanise and Taylon M. Sumners are licensed to practice law in Missouri.