Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Springfield Criminal Defense Team
Cole & Martin Attorneys at Law is a dedicated legal practice serving clients in Springfield, Missouri, and surrounding areas. With over 90 years of combined experience in criminal defense and family law, our team of former prosecutors brings unparalleled insight into both sides of the courtroom. We prioritize personalized attention, crafting tailored defense strategies while maintaining a deep understanding of local judicial practices. Our commitment to client advocacy is reflected in our track record of favorable outcomes, including charge reductions, dismissed cases, and protected professional licenses.We offer free consultations to ensure accessibility to quality legal representation, guided by principles of transparency and client empowerment. Recognized with awards such as Super Lawyers Rising Stars, we combine prosecutorial expertise with compassionate support to navigate complex legal challenges. Our focus extends beyond litigation to include strategic advice on preserving reputations and minimizing long-term consequences of criminal charges.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
DUI/DWI Defense
Drug Crimes
Domestic Violence
Felony Defense
Misdemeanor Defense
Child Custody
Divorce Representation
Traffic Offenses
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 90+ years of combined criminal law experience including 10+ years as former prosecutors
- Our team includes a former Head of Major Crimes division attorney
- We offer free case evaluations with no upfront costs
- Recognized with Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Top 90 Under 90 awards
- We focus on minimizing long-term consequences including license protection and record preservation
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Top 90 Under 90
What people say
Personal attention to details
Professional and supportive
Simplified complex legal process
Excellent service quality
Best in Southwest Missouri
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles all levels of offenses from misdemeanors to serious felonies. With former prosecutors on staff, we leverage insider knowledge to challenge evidence, negotiate plea deals, and protect client rights throughout Missouri courts. Our strategic approach focuses on minimizing long-term consequences including license preservation and record protection. We represent clients in drug crimes, DUI/DWI, domestic violence, and federal offenses with a proven track record of dismissed charges and reduced penalties.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law representation for divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters. Our attorneys prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary. Services include property division, adoption proceedings, and modification of existing agreements. We combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance to protect family interests while navigating emotionally challenging situations in Polk and Greene Counties.
DUI/DWI Defense
Specializing in Missouri DUI/DWI defense, we challenge breathalyzer accuracy and procedural violations to secure charge reductions or dismissals. Our former prosecutor experience identifies weaknesses in prosecution cases involving blood alcohol content disputes, field sobriety test challenges, and license suspension hearings. We defend first-time and repeat offenses while minimizing jail time and employment impacts through strategic negotiations with local prosecutors.
Drug Crimes
Our drug crime defense covers possession, trafficking, and manufacturing charges under Missouri law. We challenge search and seizure procedures, laboratory analysis validity, and sentencing enhancements. The team leverages prosecutorial experience to negotiate alternative sentencing options and diversion programs while protecting professional licenses and employment prospects for clients facing both misdemeanor and felony drug charges.
Domestic Violence
We defend against domestic violence allegations with careful attention to both criminal charges and protective order implications. Our approach challenges evidence credibility while addressing collateral consequences like employment restrictions and firearm possession rights. We represent clients in both misdemeanor and felony domestic assault cases, focusing on minimizing long-term personal and professional impacts through courtroom advocacy and plea negotiations.
People
Tyson Martin
Founding Attorney
With extensive prosecutorial experience, Tyson Martin brings strategic insight to criminal defense cases. His background includes handling complex felony prosecutions before transitioning to defense work. He focuses on DUI/DWI and drug crime defense while maintaining a commitment to personalized client representation.
C. Ryan Cole
Founding Attorney
A former prosecutor with Super Lawyers recognition, Ryan Cole specializes in family law and criminal defense. His 10+ years of prosecutorial experience informs strategic defense approaches while maintaining focus on client-centered outcomes through compassionate legal representation.
John C. Porter
Attorney
John Porter contributes specialized expertise in traffic offenses and misdemeanor defense. His practice focuses on license protection strategies and minimizing legal consequences for first-time offenders while leveraging courtroom experience from both prosecution and defense perspectives.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest in Missouri?
Remain silent, avoid answering questions without legal counsel, and contact our Springfield DUI attorneys immediately to protect your rights during initial hearings and license suspension proceedings.
How can a former prosecutor benefit my criminal defense case?
Our attorneys' prosecutorial experience provides unique insight into evidence challenges, plea negotiations, and courtroom strategies that anticipate opposing tactics to achieve better case outcomes.
What differentiates your family law representation?
We combine legal expertise with personalized attention, focusing on long-term family impacts while navigating divorce, custody, and support matters with compassionate yet aggressive advocacy.
Can drug possession charges be dismissed in Missouri?
Yes, through evidence suppression motions, procedural challenges, or demonstrating lack of constructive possession. Our team leverages prosecutorial experience to identify case weaknesses for potential dismissals.
How do you handle domestic violence allegations?
We challenge evidence credibility while addressing both criminal charges and protective order implications, focusing on minimizing personal and professional consequences through strategic defense approaches.
What are the penalties for a second DWI offense in Missouri?
Potential consequences include license revocation for 1-5 years, mandatory ignition interlock devices, increased fines, and possible jail time. Our attorneys work to reduce these penalties through strategic negotiations.
