Shelby County
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Mississippi College School of Law
Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC is a Memphis law firm concentrating on a select few areas of law. Our attorneys have years of experience and can confidently guide you and your legal project to a successful outcome. Our law firm is located inside of Minglewood Plaza (the music hall) on Madison Avenue, in the heart of midtown Memphis. We pride ourselves on being accessible and approachable to all of our clients regardless of whether they’re a corporate client or just have a traffic ticket.
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Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
I am a trial and consulting attorney representing individuals and businesses on a variety of matters. Our Firm has successfully protected clients on a variety of matters, including wrongful death cases, traumatic injury, medical malpractice. We have represented numerous clients resolving matters through the trial stage and on the appellate level. While we view all clients as high profile, we have been blessed to successfully represent individuals and businesses on matters that have received media coverage. Our focus for all clients follows the same consistent tradition and philosophy of maintaining our quality and integrity, protecting our clients and preserving justice.
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Nashville School of Law
With over 30 years experience Brooks Law Firm offers representation for: Adult and Juvenile Criminal Defense, Civil Forfeitures and Traffic Tickets.
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Mark S. McDaniel began his legal career in 1983 as a graduate of Memphis State University. He became a partner in Mr. Friedman’s practice in only two years and remained in that role for two more years before starting his own practice in 1986. Beginning in 1992, Mr. McDaniel served as an Assistant District Attorney for Collierville for nine years. More recently, he has served as Collierville’s Assistant City Attorney and been responsible for prosecuting ordinance violations and traffic court cases.
In recognition of his dedication to professionalism in criminal defense, Mr. McDaniel has received a rating of “AV” under...
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Criminal, DUI, Family and White Collar Crime
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Jeffrey Jones has practiced law since 1977. He is a 1974 graduate of The University of Texas, Austin, with a major in Pharmacy, and he is a 1977 graduate of The University of Memphis Law School. While in law school, he practiced as a part-time pharmacist. After law school and a short stint with the Memphis Area Legal Services, he entered private practice. He is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, and American Society for Pharmacy Law. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts. He was...
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Howard Manis
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Memphis
More than twenty-five (25) years experience in litigation throughout the Mid South handling complex civil litigation including tractor trailer, auto accidents, civil rights, medical malpractice, premises liability wrongful death and federal criminal defense.
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James Jeffrey Lee
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
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J. Jeffrey Lee is one of only five Certified Criminal Trial Specialists in Memphis, Tennessee and and he has recently been rated as one of the Three Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Memphis. He has also been Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has attended the Tennessee Criminal Defense College on numerous occasions, along with the renowned National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia. He was recently inducted into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He has also been selected as a 2015 Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers....
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
I have been a lawyer for over 25 years representing the injured people in and around Memphis, TN. I have always represented the individual, not the insurance companies. I am here to help you get the proper compensation after your auto accident. I have extensive trial experience in all the Courts and have successfully represented thousands of people in and around Memphis. When you hire me as your lawyer, you will be represented by me, not by an associate or a paralegal. I answer all your questions, not an employee. I come from...
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Vanderbilt University Law School
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Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
When the stakes are highest, Mike Working is at his best. Picking an attorney is one of the hardest decisions a person can make, but really it is about getting the right fit. Just like picking a spouse, or buying a house, no single criteria can determine which attorney is the best hire. The decision is about what feels right in your gut. You will always be treated with respect at the Working Law Firm, because we care about you more than your money. We became attorneys to help people, and that chance to help...
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Tawanda Williams
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
I am a Criminal Defense Attorney and practice in both General Sessions and Criminal Courts in Memphis, TN. I have successfully handled thousands of cases and have never received a complaint to the Board of Professional Responsibility. I contribute my top-notch legal experience and excellent customer service skills to creating an impressive client base. These skills have afforded me an excellent reputation in the Legal Community.
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David S. Mays
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Mississippi
After law school, David began practicing general litigation in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi, which provided a wide base of practice areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, probate, family law, wills and estate, NFA gun trusts, landlord-tenant law, and any other general litigation issues that came through the door. After relocating his main office to Memphis, Tennessee David now focuses his practice on personal injury case and criminal defense. Being licensed in both Tennessee and Mississippi, David currently handles cases in Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee and Desoto county, Mississippi including Southaven Municipal Court, Desoto County Circuit Court,...
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Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Oregon School of Law
Bradley J. Cordts was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1964. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association and the South Dakota Bar Association as well as the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America).
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William Monroe
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Divorce and Nursing Home
I have lived and worked in Memphis since I was 8 years old.
I consider myself a Memphian and I am proud to say so. When I am not practicing law, I spend my time with my family; match pistol shooting; gourmet cooking and wood working. I am very passionate about my profession and I take pleasure in reading the law everyday.
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Jacob A. Horn
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
(901) 602-6433
100 Peabody Place Suite 150
P.O. Box 3046
MEMPHIS,
TN 38103
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Kevin Patterson has been providing professional legal services to individuals and businesses in the greater Memphis area and West Tennessee since 1983. As a longtime Memphis Attorney and member of the community, he takes pride in providing personal service, sound advice, and tireless advocacy for his clients. Many of his clients are in Collierville and Germantown, TN but he frequently helps people all over West Tennessee. Knowing that your attorney has a reputation for protecting clients’ rights provides you assurance. Knowing that your attorney has a record of results is critical. Call us today and benefit from the experience...
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Mississippi College School of Law
Attorney Claiborne Ferguson is ready to support you! He is a Memphis criminal defense lawyer who has dealt with a variety of different criminal cases and is well equipped to take on your case and support you at this time. Come to The Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm, where you can have confidence in the representation and support that Attorney Ferguson can provide for you. He has been serving clients for over 15 years, and he is ready to take on your case and support you at this time. He has been certified as a criminal trial specialist. Moreover, he has...
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I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. During college, I studied at East Tennessee State University, where I received a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, which I then followed up with a Master's in Criminology from the University of Memphis. Before beginning my legal career, I worked as a Project Coordinator at the University of Memphis, where I assisted in training law enforcement officers in the Memphis Model of Crisis Intervention Training. The purpose of the project was to provide officers with the tools to deal with citizens in a state of mental crisis. I then went on to study...
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Tatine C. Darker
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and Immigration
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Nashville School of Law
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Ruchee Patel
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
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University of Mississippi
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Taylor Eskridge
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family
Attorney Eskridge attended law school at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law after graduating with Honors from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She began her career as an educator in the Nashville Metropolitan School District and continued in the field of education as a corporate trainer. Attorney Eskridge concentrates her practice in the areas of Criminal, Probate and Family Law including child support, child custody and adoption matters, as well as Small Business Litigation. Ms. Eskridge is a tireless community servant working with organizations including Red...
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Megan R. House
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Criminal, Collections, Divorce and Family
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Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Tennessee Law Institute and University of Memphis
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Genna M. Lutz
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Joshua Corman
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal
University of Missouri - Columbia
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Gerald Waggoner
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Memphis
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University of Memphis
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Criminal, Business, Family and Medical Malpractice
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Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC is a Memphis law firm concentrating on a select few areas of law. Our attorneys have years of experience and can confidently guide you and your legal project to a successful outcome. Our law firm is located inside of Minglewood Plaza (the music hall) on Madison Avenue, in the heart of midtown Memphis. We pride ourselves on being accessible and approachable to all of our clients regardless of whether they’re a corporate client or just have a traffic ticket.
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Michael E. Scholl
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Originally from Newport News, Virginia, Michael Scholl graduated from Old Dominion University in 1990 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis in 1993. Mr. Scholl is admitted to practice law in Tennessee state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas,...
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Sam Blaiss
Shelby County, TN Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI
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Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Arrested or facing criminal charges?
Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.
Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.
Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.
When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.
Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.
Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.
