Criminal Defense — Springfield, Missouri
When everything is on the line, experience matters.
Samuel Gearhart defends clients across southwest Missouri — from traffic tickets to serious felonies. Every case gets his personal attention, from the first call to the final ruling.
Free consultation
Every case starts with a conversation.
Call any hour
Arrests don’t keep business hours. Your call is answered day or night, and Samuel follows up as soon as he can.
Missouri courts
Licensed and practicing throughout southwest Missouri.
About the Firm
Defending your rights. Protecting your future.
Gearhart Law was built on a simple idea: the government has to prove its case, and someone has to hold it to that. When you hire the firm, you work with Samuel Gearhart directly — not a case manager, not a rotation of associates.
That means your calls get returned, your questions get answered, and the person standing next to you in court is the same one who has known your case since day one.
Meet Samuel GearhartWhat We Do
Practice areas
Traffic Tickets
Paying a ticket is a guilty plea. Keeping points off your license is usually the whole fight.
DWI
Challenging the stop, the testing, and the procedure — protecting your license and your record.
Drug Charges
From possession to trafficking. These cases are often won on search and seizure.
Assault
Self-defense, context, and the full story behind the charge.
Domestic Violence
Measured, thorough defense in emotionally charged situations.
Stealing Offenses
Stealing, shoplifting, burglary — where value and intent are both worth challenging.
Facing criminal charges? Don’t wait.
The earlier a defense begins, the more options you have. Consultations are free and confidential.