1000 W. Nifong Blvd., Building 7, Suite 201, Columbia, MO 65203

Andrew D. Popplewell

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Meet Andrew

Andrew Popplewell focuses his practice on DWI defense, alcohol and drug offenses, all criminal defense and traffic violations.

Andrew Popplewell successfully handles more than 100 DWI cases yearly while giving each client the attention they deserve. He has successfully tried multiple cases to both judge and jury resulting in not-guilty verdicts for his clients throughout Missouri.

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Andrew grew up and worked on a fifth-generation family farm, where he learned early on the importance of personal responsibility and work ethic. While in college, Andrew was a member of the FarmHouse Fraternity. In 2001, Andrew graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Agriculture Economics.

He began working for Eng & Woods Attorneys at Law in 2002 while still in law school and joined the firm as an associate in May 2005. Andrew became a partner with Eng & Woods in January 2010 and is an active member of the Missouri Bar (MOBAR), the Boone County Bar Association (BCBA) and both the Missouri and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL and NACDL).

Furthermore, he fights for all of his clients accused of crimes, contesting multiple cases each month. Andrew obtained certification from the Department of Transportation to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, a necessity for cross-examining arresting officers, and he is one of only two attorneys in Columbia to attain membership in the prestigious National College for DUI Defense (NCDD).

Andrew received his AV rating from Martindale Hubbell in June of 2013, becoming Columbia’s youngest AV-rated attorney. Martindale-Hubbell has rated attorneys based on anonymous peer and judiciary ratings of attorneys’ legal ability and ethical standards. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the AV rating represents the “highest possible peer review rating in legal ability & ethical standards.” Less than 10% of all attorneys achieve an “AV® Preeminent™ Attorneys” rating.

Attorneys from outside of Columbia and attorneys in Columbia who do not practice criminal law refer cases to Andrew Popplewell on a daily basis — as do his former clients. They all know that he is an aggressive lawyer who will give you an honest assessment of your case, and through a combination of knowledge and hard work, he will fight to get you the best result possible.

Andrew and his wife Lindley have two boys, Gus and Pierce. Andrew has previously served on the Board of Directors of JobPoint and is currently on the Board of Directors of Impact Support Services. Andrew and his family are members of The Crossing Church in Columbia. Andrew also serves on the Missouri Supreme Court’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness as well as is the staff attorney for Boone County Alternative Sentencing Court II (Mental Health Court).

Practice Areas

  • Criminal defense
  • DWI
  • Drug crimes
  • Traffic violations

Admissions

  • Missouri, 2005
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2005

Education

  • University of Missouri, Columbia, J.D., 2005; B.S., 2001
    • Phi Alpha Delta

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Testimonials

“I can’t say enough good things about Andrew and his team. He was professional, honest, and respectful through the entire process. He made me feel at ease and provided me with realistic expectations and honest feedback.”
-Vanessa G.

“Andrew Popplewell has done an outstanding job over the years. Prompt, professional, and understanding. Always taking care of business and never disappoints.”
-Cameron M.

“It’s usually not the most pleasant experience for me when seeking legal representation. It has always been hard for me to completely trust my circumstances with just anyone. I’ve had my fair share of bad experiences. This time around, I received a recommendation from a friend to call Andrew Popplewell at Eng & Woods. I must say it was a pleasant experience. From the very beginning, I felt at ease communicating. He was a good listener. He picked through the relevant information we discussed and devised a great plan of action. He was very knowledgeable of the law and made this one of my best experiences ever. I will definitely refer family and friends to Andrew Popplewell at Eng & Woods.”
– Kevin C.

Andrew Is Ready to Help.

Andrew has successfully defended countless clients in the Columbia area, and he is ready to help you. Don’t wait. Criminal defense cases move quickly and require expert legal help as soon as possible. Use the info at the top of the page to get in touch with Andrew directly, or visit our contact page to set up your free consultation today.