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Souder Forest Tate is a criminal defense attorney with over 40 years of legal experience, practicing at Souder Tate Law in Springfield, MO. He earned a B.A. from Missouri State University in 1982, a J.D. from University of Missouri School of Law in 1985, a degree from TASSI, Inc. Certification to Administer & Score the SASSI (Substance Abuse) in 2011, a degree from TASSI, Inc. Training Certification for Clinical Interpretation of the SASSI in 2011, a degree from The Pan American Health Organization AUDIT-SBI Virtual Course Participation Certificate in 2015, a degree from Global Institute of Forensic Research Level of Service/Case Management Inventory Certification in 2018, and a degree from OSCA RANT (Risk and Needs Triage) Assessor Training in 2019. He has been admitted to the Missouri Bar since 1985. His practice encompasses criminal defense, dui and dwi, and drug crime, allowing him to serve clients across a range of legal needs. Mr. Tate offers free initial consultations and flexible payment plans, making legal representation more accessible to those in need. He maintains a clean professional disciplinary record.
Hourly Rate
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Consultation
Free initial consultation
Licensed Since
1985
Payment Plans
Available
License Status
No misconduct found
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense40%
- DUI and DWI30%
- Drug Crime30%
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Experience
40+ years
Criminal Defense Attorney at Souder Tate Law. Admitted to practice in Missouri, 1985. Focus areas include Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime.
Licenses & Bar Admissions
Missouri
Bar #The Missouri Bar · Admitted 1985
Schools & Education
OSCA RANT (Risk and Needs Triage) Assessor Training
Degree · 2019
Global Institute of Forensic Research Level of Service/Case Management Inventory Certification
Degree · 2018
The Pan American Health Organization AUDIT-SBI Virtual Course Participation Certificate
Degree · 2015
TASSI, Inc. Certification to Administer & Score the SASSI (Substance Abuse)
Degree · 2011
TASSI, Inc. Training Certification for Clinical Interpretation of the SASSI
Degree · 2011
University of Missouri School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Degree · 1985
Missouri State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Degree · 1982
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