team-member

Matthew Russell

Springfield, MO

Licensed for 19 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

German English

About

Russ Dempsey attended the University of Central Missouri where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. He then attended Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas, where he graduated with honors in 2002. Upon graduating from Law School, Russ worked in the Traffic Division of the Greene County Prosecutor’s office handling primarily DWI cases before he was appointed as the Prosecutor and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Branson. In January of 2005, Russ returned to the Greene County Prosecutor’s office in the Person’s Division where his focus shifted from DWI and traffic law offenses to serious violent crimes against women and children. In January of 2011, after spending 6 years prosecuting complex domestic assaults, child sex cases and adult rape cases, Russ was promoted to the head of the Major Crimes Division where he managed the other attorneys in the Major Crimes Division and carried a caseload which included  Felony Drug Possession, Drug Manufacturing/Distribution, Burglaries, Robberies, Serious Assaults, and Homicides. In addition to his other duties, Russ was a POST certified instructor at the Springfield Police Academy where he taught new police officers Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, Search and Seizure Law and other legal topics.      In 2013, Russ’s extensive Jury Trial and Bench Trial experiences were recognized by the Missouri Bar Association when he became Missouri’s 2013 recipient of the Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award. In his 10 + years with the Greene County Prosecutor’s office he handled hundreds of Bench Trials and Jury Trials. Russ has successfully tried cases involving nearly every kind of crime under Missouri Law from Speeding Tickets and DWI cases to First Degree Murder.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

German English

Contact

MRD Lawyers4650 S National Ave, Suite C5Springfield, MO, 658104650 S National Ave, Suite C5Springfield, MO, 65810

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Patrick
May 13, 2019

This was the first time I needed an attorney, and thanks to him my case was cleanly resolved in a beneficial way. I hired his services and, when I met him in person, he was very forthcoming with all the information I needed. I'm glad I hired him for this case and I would gladly employ his services again, should I need them.

Cory
January 3, 2019

It was my first time needing the services of an attorney. I had no idea where to begin so I looked on Yelp. MRD Lawyers had the highest ratings so I made an appt. I met with Russ Dempsey. He was fantastic. He clearly explained my options and how the legal process would go. He took the time to answer all if my questions. The fee was very reasonable in fact much lower than others. In court Russ was very capable and everything went exactly as he explained. I absolutely never write reviews. I was so impressed with not only Russ but his office staff as well. You absolutely cannot go wrong with MRD Lawyers.

Danielle
August 8, 2017

I could not have been more pleased with choosing Russell Dempsey as my attorney in my legal matters! We met once to discuss my case and he clearly explained all of the possible outcomes. I was hopeful for the best, but prepared for the worst. In the end he was able to get the whole case dismissed and everything went better than I could have expected. I am very grateful to Russell and highly recommend his services! :)

Cindy Cash
December 4, 2016

Russ was exactly who I needed for the predicament I found myself in. He seemed to know what I was going to say before I said it so i didn't have to say much. (OR, he just wanted me to stop talking. I talk too much when I'm nervous). Either way, he made a scary situation lighthearted and I am so grateful I chose him. Living in California and not knowing a single attorney in Missouri, I was hoping and praying I would pick the one for me. I did. Thank you, Russ. You made a scary time for me, not so scary.

Jonathan
November 14, 2016

I was very pleased with my experience with the MRD Lawyers. They were quick to respond, understood exactly what I was needing, and delivered the results that I had hoped for. As an out of state client, they saved me another long trip to go to court, I couldn't have asked for better support.

Nick
August 29, 2016

Mr. Dempsey was excellent in all manners of my case and defense. I highly recommend Mr. Dempsey as a defense attorney. Very professional and well prepared.

Walter
May 17, 2016

Mr. Dempsey took my DWI case for a very reasonable price and put the terms of his service in writing. There were no unexpected or hidden fees. Other than our initial consultation, Mr. Dempsey handled all aspects of my case without my involvement and kept me informed of everything that was happening in writing via mail and email. He negotiated a far better plea deal than I thought possible and I am extremely satisfied with his service. I would recommend Mr. Dempsey to anyone needing a lawyer. He went above and beyond in the handling of my case and just as important, kept me out of jail and negotiated a exceptional outcome. I am very satisfied with his service!

anonymous
May 9, 2016

Russell Dempsey was very professional and invested in my case. He communicates timely and kept me updated on my case at all times. Mr. Dempsey provided great representation in court and throughout my case with a positive outcome. Thank you for all your help

Jack and Mici
April 6, 2016

We had to find a attorney fast for a Stalking charge. Mr. Dempsey was quick and clearly easy to work with and easy to talk too. He was ready and waiting in the court house even before us and ready to go to trial. Thankfully, the case was dismissed! Without his help, we would not be ready to now move to next step. Thank you!!

Zeb
February 2, 2016

I talked to Russell when i first found out about the class A felony charges i was facing and told him the details. After a week or so of talking with many other lawyers, he contacted me having done more research on my case without being asked to. After i put a retainer on him, he showed up to my prelim hearing and got the whole case dismissed(was bogus charges to begin with). He did an amazing job and i would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a quality criminal defense lawyer.

Patrick
May 13, 2019

This was the first time I needed an attorney, and thanks to him my case was cleanly resolved in a beneficial way. I hired his services and, when I met him in person, he was very forthcoming with all the information I needed. I'm glad I hired him for this case and I would gladly employ his services again, should I need them.

Cory
January 3, 2019

It was my first time needing the services of an attorney. I had no idea where to begin so I looked on Yelp. MRD Lawyers had the highest ratings so I made an appt. I met with Russ Dempsey. He was fantastic. He clearly explained my options and how the legal process would go. He took the time to answer all if my questions. The fee was very reasonable in fact much lower than others. In court Russ was very capable and everything went exactly as he explained. I absolutely never write reviews. I was so impressed with not only Russ but his office staff as well. You absolutely cannot go wrong with MRD Lawyers.

Danielle
August 8, 2017

I could not have been more pleased with choosing Russell Dempsey as my attorney in my legal matters! We met once to discuss my case and he clearly explained all of the possible outcomes. I was hopeful for the best, but prepared for the worst. In the end he was able to get the whole case dismissed and everything went better than I could have expected. I am very grateful to Russell and highly recommend his services! :)

Cindy Cash
December 4, 2016

Russ was exactly who I needed for the predicament I found myself in. He seemed to know what I was going to say before I said it so i didn't have to say much. (OR, he just wanted me to stop talking. I talk too much when I'm nervous). Either way, he made a scary situation lighthearted and I am so grateful I chose him. Living in California and not knowing a single attorney in Missouri, I was hoping and praying I would pick the one for me. I did. Thank you, Russ. You made a scary time for me, not so scary.

Jonathan
November 14, 2016

I was very pleased with my experience with the MRD Lawyers. They were quick to respond, understood exactly what I was needing, and delivered the results that I had hoped for. As an out of state client, they saved me another long trip to go to court, I couldn't have asked for better support.

Nick
August 29, 2016

Mr. Dempsey was excellent in all manners of my case and defense. I highly recommend Mr. Dempsey as a defense attorney. Very professional and well prepared.

Walter
May 17, 2016

Mr. Dempsey took my DWI case for a very reasonable price and put the terms of his service in writing. There were no unexpected or hidden fees. Other than our initial consultation, Mr. Dempsey handled all aspects of my case without my involvement and kept me informed of everything that was happening in writing via mail and email. He negotiated a far better plea deal than I thought possible and I am extremely satisfied with his service. I would recommend Mr. Dempsey to anyone needing a lawyer. He went above and beyond in the handling of my case and just as important, kept me out of jail and negotiated a exceptional outcome. I am very satisfied with his service!

anonymous
May 9, 2016

Russell Dempsey was very professional and invested in my case. He communicates timely and kept me updated on my case at all times. Mr. Dempsey provided great representation in court and throughout my case with a positive outcome. Thank you for all your help

Jack and Mici
April 6, 2016

We had to find a attorney fast for a Stalking charge. Mr. Dempsey was quick and clearly easy to work with and easy to talk too. He was ready and waiting in the court house even before us and ready to go to trial. Thankfully, the case was dismissed! Without his help, we would not be ready to now move to next step. Thank you!!

Zeb
February 2, 2016

I talked to Russell when i first found out about the class A felony charges i was facing and told him the details. After a week or so of talking with many other lawyers, he contacted me having done more research on my case without being asked to. After i put a retainer on him, he showed up to my prelim hearing and got the whole case dismissed(was bogus charges to begin with). He did an amazing job and i would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a quality criminal defense lawyer.

Patrick
May 13, 2019

This was the first time I needed an attorney, and thanks to him my case was cleanly resolved in a beneficial way. I hired his services and, when I met him in person, he was very forthcoming with all the information I needed. I'm glad I hired him for this case and I would gladly employ his services again, should I need them.

Cory
January 3, 2019

It was my first time needing the services of an attorney. I had no idea where to begin so I looked on Yelp. MRD Lawyers had the highest ratings so I made an appt. I met with Russ Dempsey. He was fantastic. He clearly explained my options and how the legal process would go. He took the time to answer all if my questions. The fee was very reasonable in fact much lower than others. In court Russ was very capable and everything went exactly as he explained. I absolutely never write reviews. I was so impressed with not only Russ but his office staff as well. You absolutely cannot go wrong with MRD Lawyers.

Danielle
August 8, 2017

I could not have been more pleased with choosing Russell Dempsey as my attorney in my legal matters! We met once to discuss my case and he clearly explained all of the possible outcomes. I was hopeful for the best, but prepared for the worst. In the end he was able to get the whole case dismissed and everything went better than I could have expected. I am very grateful to Russell and highly recommend his services! :)

Cindy Cash
December 4, 2016

Russ was exactly who I needed for the predicament I found myself in. He seemed to know what I was going to say before I said it so i didn't have to say much. (OR, he just wanted me to stop talking. I talk too much when I'm nervous). Either way, he made a scary situation lighthearted and I am so grateful I chose him. Living in California and not knowing a single attorney in Missouri, I was hoping and praying I would pick the one for me. I did. Thank you, Russ. You made a scary time for me, not so scary.

Jonathan
November 14, 2016

I was very pleased with my experience with the MRD Lawyers. They were quick to respond, understood exactly what I was needing, and delivered the results that I had hoped for. As an out of state client, they saved me another long trip to go to court, I couldn't have asked for better support.

Nick
August 29, 2016

Mr. Dempsey was excellent in all manners of my case and defense. I highly recommend Mr. Dempsey as a defense attorney. Very professional and well prepared.

Walter
May 17, 2016

Mr. Dempsey took my DWI case for a very reasonable price and put the terms of his service in writing. There were no unexpected or hidden fees. Other than our initial consultation, Mr. Dempsey handled all aspects of my case without my involvement and kept me informed of everything that was happening in writing via mail and email. He negotiated a far better plea deal than I thought possible and I am extremely satisfied with his service. I would recommend Mr. Dempsey to anyone needing a lawyer. He went above and beyond in the handling of my case and just as important, kept me out of jail and negotiated a exceptional outcome. I am very satisfied with his service!

anonymous
May 9, 2016

Russell Dempsey was very professional and invested in my case. He communicates timely and kept me updated on my case at all times. Mr. Dempsey provided great representation in court and throughout my case with a positive outcome. Thank you for all your help

Jack and Mici
April 6, 2016

We had to find a attorney fast for a Stalking charge. Mr. Dempsey was quick and clearly easy to work with and easy to talk too. He was ready and waiting in the court house even before us and ready to go to trial. Thankfully, the case was dismissed! Without his help, we would not be ready to now move to next step. Thank you!!

Zeb
February 2, 2016

I talked to Russell when i first found out about the class A felony charges i was facing and told him the details. After a week or so of talking with many other lawyers, he contacted me having done more research on my case without being asked to. After i put a retainer on him, he showed up to my prelim hearing and got the whole case dismissed(was bogus charges to begin with). He did an amazing job and i would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a quality criminal defense lawyer.