Law Office of the Ozarks

Law Office of the Ozarks is a full-service firm based in Springfield, Missouri, with offices in Reeds Spring, serving southern Missouri since 2016. Founded by Joe and Andrea Pate, the firm specializes in family law, criminal defense, estate planning, probate, and real estate services across fourteen counties.

About

Law Office of the Ozarks is a full-service legal firm based in Springfield, Missouri, with an additional office in Reeds Spring. Founded in 2016 by attorneys Joe and Andrea Pate, the firm has grown to include five active lawyers serving clients throughout southern Missouri in a diverse range of practice areas.

Andrea Pate concentrates her practice on family law matters, including divorce, paternity, adoption, mediation, and Guardian Ad Litem services. She brings extensive experience to the dissolution of marriage and custody disputes, helping families navigate some of life's most challenging transitions. Joe Pate focuses on criminal defense and juvenile law, providing aggressive representation to clients facing criminal charges or involved in the juvenile justice system.

The firm's practice areas extend well beyond its founding specialties. In recognition of growing community needs, Law Office of the Ozarks has expanded to offer estate planning, probate, and real estate law services alongside its core family and criminal defense work. This breadth of offerings allows clients with multiple legal concerns to work with a single trusted firm.

The Pates' legal background is notable. Prior to establishing Law Office of the Ozarks in Springfield, they owned and operated Pates Law Group in Orlando, Florida, for over a decade before selling that practice in 2017. Their decision to relocate and build anew in Missouri reflects a commitment to serving the Ozarks region specifically. The firm's continued expansion—moving to a larger Springfield office in 2019 and opening a Stone County location in 2022—demonstrates responsiveness to client demand and community growth.

Law Office of the Ozarks serves clients throughout southern Missouri, including Springfield, Branson, Branson West, Hollister, Galena, Reeds Spring, Nixa, Ozark, West Plains, Ava, and numerous other communities across Christian, Stone, Taney, Greene, Laclede, Howell, Webster, Wright, Polk, Dallas, Dade, Douglas, Lawrence, and Barry Counties. The firm maintains offices at 636 West Republic Road in Springfield and 20863 Main Street in Reeds Spring, and can be reached at 417-883-7283 or office@ozarkslegal.com.

Overview compiled from the firm's website