I cannot recommend Steven Groce highly enough. From the beginning, he was straightforward with me about my situation, explained what I needed to do, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. What impressed me most was the amount of persistence he showed when my case became unusually difficult to resolve. There were significant communication issues outside of his control, but Steven continued following up with the prosecutor and the court week after week. He kept me updated on what was happening and continued pushing for the best possible result instead of taking the easier route simply to get the case finished. Ultimately, his work resulted in both of my cases being completely dismissed. No conviction, no plea agreement, and no suspended sentence. It was genuinely the best outcome I could have received. Going through a legal situation like this for the first time was stressful, but having an attorney who communicated with me and was clearly willing to put in the work made an enormous difference. I am extremely grateful for the time and effort Steven put into my case and would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing representation in Missouri. read more

Mr. Groce, is very professional, with a great Courtroom presence. Does exactly what he says he will do as a Lawyer, and explains everything completely, which was also very helpful. If you need a good Defense Attorney, Mr. Groce, is certainly one of the best. Highly recommended. read more

A close family member needed legal services for the first time, and I had no experience of who to seek out. A friend recommended Steven. We are glad that we took their advice. Steven went above and beyond what we had hoped to have in an attorney. His communication was excellent. His explanation of our options, and to make sure we understood what could happen was better than we hoped. He made every effort to get the best outcome in our situation. The outcome was even better than what we thought was "best case". I cannot recommend Steven enough. He will always be my 1st call if we ever need legal representation in the future. I will not hesitate to give others his number if they are in need. Top notch experience with a not guilty result. As a side note, I noticed a dozen or so excellent reviews for Mr Groce that are hidden from review unless you click to read them. I'm not sure why. Read them all and you'll see how great he is. read more

The whole experience was stressful for me, he was nothing but professional and actually wanted to help. reduced my A misdemeanor to a D. He helped me and answered all my phone calls, would return my emails in a quick timely manner and also wanted to help me out as much as possible. I definitely recommend. read more

Mr Groce is the real deal! He was able to get me out of a situation that had escalated to a Federal charge with 30 years max in prison. It was reduced to a misdemeanor with some community service! PLEASE if you ever are charged with a DWI/DUI, Marijuana/Cannabis case, ANY drug case, or need a criminal defense lawyer he is your guy! read more

Simply not enough good things to say about Steven Groce. I found myself in a situation where I needed legal counsel immediately. After reading client reviews, I contacted Mr. Groce. I figured that an attorney of his experience, expertise, and reputation would be either very unaffordable, or would not have the time to take my case. However, Mr. Groce immediately returned my phone call, and was even willing to meet me within a few hours. As his many other five star reviews can attest to, Mr. Groce is beyond reasonable for someone of his tenure and status within the legal community. After I had retained his services, he stayed at his office to delve into great detail regarding every potential outcome of my case, explaining everything in a way that was very intuitive. While of course no attorney can ethically promise you any certain outcome, he shared what he believed COULD possibly happen. I was expecting fines, jail time, or both. This did not deter Mr. Groce as he contacted the prosecutor without delay to begin working on the most positive result for me. As he continued to speak with the prosecutor, he updated me on my case, to the point where I was essentially up to date from the moment the prosecutor replied. The prosecutor initially said he would not make any offer. This is where Mr. Groce's preparedness and determination came in. He began to prepare our case for an open plea before the judge, while continuing to petition the prosecutor to make us a favorable offer. No matter how frustrating these negotiations became as the prosecutor was simply not willing to work with us, Mr. Groce persisted. Leading up to our court date, he was going above any expectation I had for a lawyer, both tirelessly working to get us some concessions while also preparing to argue my case in front of a judge. Nobody wants to be in criminal court, but it does assuage many worries to know that you have a recognized professional going the extra mile for you. When our court date finally came, we had still not received any offer on my case, but I knew that Mr. Groce was beyond prepared for this. He arrived punctually, making sure that he had enough time to speak with me at length, answer questions, and go over everything once again. Once he entered the courtroom, his reception for the other attorneys showed that he is lauded by his colleagues the same as his clients. It was truly reassuring to see that even those who practice law each and every day know that he is not just any attorney, and the results he has gotten his clients continually best what could be expected. Eventually, Mr. Groce exited the courtroom and informed me of excellent news. After finding the prosecutor in the courtroom, Mr. Groce again engaged him in negotiations, despite being told for nearly a month that no offer was going to be extended. Yet at the last moment, I was offered a SIS. This means that I will have NO CONVICTION. I came to court that day facing the possibility of many doors in my life being closed, and he valiantly fought for me and my future. This was the outcome he had said he would push for at our very first meeting as it is the best possible outcome in a criminal case. Regardless of how many obstacles appeared in Mr. Groce's way, he simply refuses to give up on getting the best possible outcome for each and every client. Words cannot articulate how grateful I am to have found and hired Mr. Groce. You will never be left in the dark about proceedings regarding your issue, and he is able to take even the most complex legal ideas and present them in a way that you can understand. If he has news regarding your case, so do you. Personable, affordable, and professionally tenacious on your behalf, reviews more than speak for themselves. I received much more than I could have ever expected, as have many others. Being accused of a crime is a frightening process. If you need an attorney, do yourself, and your future a favor and hire Steven Groce. read more

I went to Mr. Groce for my case and I'm glad I did. When I called Mr. Groce, he took my case immediately. He even went stayed after his office hours on a Friday to meet with me. Mr. Groce would then assure that I would have the best possible outcomes available and advised me which route to take. I couldn't be anymore happier with the outcome of my case and the work Mr. Groce put in. I highly recommend hiring him as your attorney. read more

Mr. Groce went above and beyond to help resolve my case, taking the time to listen and understand my situation and circumstances. After having difficulties with the out of town prosecutor, Mr. Groce took it upon himself to get the answers needed and the terms agreed upon to complete my case. He really did go the extra mile! Quick to respond and very communicative, i didn't have to wonder what was going on with my case. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family!! read more

I needed someone to represent me on quick notice since I slacked off on looking for a lawyer. Mr. Groce took my case when there was only a month till the court date. He was able to get me a good plea deal, stress free on my end of the table. He handled everything and for drastically less $ then what I was expecting to have to pay. I definitely recommend giving him a call and seeing if he can help you as well. read more

Mr. Groce is an excellent attorney that will fight for the best possible outcome for his clients. He gives his clients a solid plan of action from the moment that he is retained, follows through promptly, and is readily available with communications with his clients. He will also continue to negotiate with prosecution until the best possible outcome for his client is achieved regardless of how difficult or frustrating these negotiations may be. I highly recommend him as an attorney. read more

If you are charged with possession and/or paraphernalia, please consider hiring Steven F. Groce for representation. He was able to get my possession charge dismissed and my paraphernalia charge amended to public disturbance. His rates are very affordable and a great value considering I saved money due to the outcome. I initially thought of just paying the fines due to Missouri's decriminalization of marijuana, but if convicted it is still a misdemeanor for possession and paraphernalia. I couldn't afford to have two misdemeanors on my record. If this isn't a deterrent, also consider Missouri's Abuse and Lose laws. If someone is convicted of possession and they were operating a motor vehicle at the time of arrest, they will lose driving privileges for a year. This could be catastrophic financially for those who depend on the their vehicle to get to work/school/etc.. Because of Steven F. Groce, I am able to continue my plans of finishing school in another town while working in Springfield on the weekends. read more