Andrew Popplewell focuses his practice on DWI defense, general criminal defense, alcohol and drug offenses and traffic violations. Andrew grew up and worked on a fifth-generation family farm where he learned early on the importance of personal responsibility and work ethic. In 2001, Andrew graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Agriculture Economics. He began working for Eng & Woods in 2002 while still in law school and joined the firm as an associate in May 2005. Andrew became a partner with Eng & Woods in January 2010. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association and both the Missouri and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Andrew Popplewell successfully handles more than 100 DWI cases yearly, while giving each client the attention they deserve. He has successfully tried multiple cases to both judge and jury resulting in not-guilty verdicts for his clients throughout the state of Missouri. Furthermore, he fights for all of his clients accused of crimes, contesting multiple cases monthly. Andrew obtained certification from the Department of Transportation to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, a necessity for cross-examining arresting officers. Finally, he is one of only two attorneys in Columbia to attain membership in the prestigious National College for DUI Defense. Attorneys from outside of Columbia, Missouri and attorneys who do not practice criminal law refer Andrew Popplewell cases on a continual basis — as do former clients. They all know that he is an aggressive lawyer who will give you an honest assessment of your case, and through a combination of knowledge and hard work, fight to get you the best result possible.

Thad Mulholland is an auto injury and auto and motorcycle accident lawyer at Eng and Woods in Columbia, MO. He is also a workers’ compensation lawyer and has experience with serious injury and wrongful death claims. He has settled and tried cases throughout many Missouri counties. Thad received his undergraduate degree with distinction from the University of Iowa and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1995. Thad is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. He has received an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, which is recognized as the highest rating an attorney can receive and is based on feedback from peers.

Adam’s practice at Eng & Woods Attorneys at Law includes extensive specializations in the area of criminal law. He represents felony and misdemeanor cases, in state, municipal, and federal courts across the state of Missouri. Adam is licensed to practice law throughout the state of Missouri and is a member of the Missouri Bar Association (MOBAR), the Boone County Bar Association (BCBA), and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL). Adam has served on, and chaired, various committees within these associations and regularly volunteers his time consulting with other attorneys on criminal defense matters. He also spends time educating and training future attorneys in Criminal Defense and Trial Skills. Adam was raised in Montgomery City, Missouri, and graduated from Montgomery County R-II High school in 1999. In 2003, he received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. In 2006, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Law. Adam began working for Eng & Woods as a law clerk in 2005 and joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in 2006. Adam was made a Partner at Eng & Woods law firm in 2012. Adam lives in Columbia with his wife, Heather, and their three daughters.