Missouri Criminal Defense · Springfield, MO

Missouri Gun Laws – SB 656

INFOGRAPHIC - Get the facts on the new Missouri gun laws with SB 656. Criminal defense attorneys explain the the new gun laws with data, maps, and more.

Thomas Carver, criminal defense attorney, Springfield MO

By Thomas D. Carver, Carver & Associates Updated

45 +

Years of proven experience in Missouri state and federal courts

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Lawyer of the Year — Best Lawyers, criminal law, Springfield

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Federal clients represented, plus thousands in state court

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Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell

INFOGRAPHIC – Get the facts on the new Missouri gun laws with SB 656. Criminal defense attorneys explain the the new gun laws with data, maps, and more.

Missouri Gun Laws – SB 656 Explained

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Why Carver & Associates

45+ Years of Proven Experience. Thousands of cases won. Award-Winning Representation.

Over 45 Years of Proven Experience

Tom has been a pillar of the Springfield MO legal community for four decades. He has represented over 300 clients in federal cases and literally thousands of clients in Missouri state courts.

Five-Time Lawyer of the Year

Five-time designation by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of criminal law in Springfield, Missouri among numerous other accolades..

A Track-Record of Successful Outcomes

Tom is a fierce advocate for his clients and is known for helping families obtain the best outcome possible. Sentence reductions, dismissals and death row reversals to name a few.

Thomas Carver in his Springfield office

The Power of Experience


When your life is on the line, you don’t want to chance your future to a legal rookie. You need an advocate who has seen it all before and knows how to make the best out of a terrible situation.

Carver & Associates are not only experienced, but effective. Judicial matters can be complicated, and we are on hand to answer your questions and keep you informed on every aspect of your case. We take great pride in using our experience to benefit you.

Preserve your freedom and protect your name—schedule a confidential consultation with us. When you reach out, we are ready to listen, advise, and build your personalized defense.

If an alleged weapons violation creates criminal exposure, a Springfield criminal defense attorney can assess the charge and possible defenses.

Thomas Carver, criminal defense attorney, Springfield MO

Thomas Carver

Criminal Defense · Carver & Associates

Thomas Carver will soon enter his 48th year of practicing law in the state and federal courts of Missouri. His portfolio includes representation of over 300 clients in federal cases and literally thousands of clients in Missouri state courts.

The breadth of his experience runs from capital defense to complex white-collar criminal defense, large drug conspiracies, sex crimes, and extensive familiarity with criminal tax matters involving the IRS and state taxing authorities.

“My job is to take it off their shoulder and to put it on mine. I take great pride in accepting their burden as my own and try as hard as I can to lighten their load.”

Bar admissions

United States Supreme Court, 1993

Appeals argued

Over 70 state & federal

Past president

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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The power of experience

Preserve your freedom and protect your name.

When your life is on the line, you don’t want to chance your future to a legal rookie. Schedule a confidential consultation — we are ready to listen, advise, and build your personalized defense.

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