About S. Joanne Sheldon
Our firm's practice is focused upon the effective representation of clients facing criminal charges in both the Tennessee and Federal Court systems. Ms. Sheldon, who herself was previoulsy a State Prosecutor, has handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases including pleas and jury trials. Additionally, due to extensive training, she is now Death Penalty qualified in the state of Tennessee. Other firm areas of practice involve Family Law, Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability. We welcome you to contact our office for a free consultation to properly evaluate your case. Allow us the opportunity to represent your legal needs during this trying time.
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy / Debt
Criminal Law
DUI / DWI
Divorce
Family Law
Juvenile Law
Social Security Disability
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
|---|
| Sole Practitioner, S. Joanne Sheldon Attorney at Law | 2003-Current |
| Assistant Prosecutor, Attorney General's Office - 4th Judicial District | 2002-2003 |
| Responsible for misdemeanor and felony prosecutions in both the Session and Circuit Courts. |
| Partner, Stapleton & Ellis, P.C. | 2001-2002 |
| Partner under former name of S. Joanne Ellis. |
Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|
| University of Tennessee College of Law - University of Tennessee | Law | J.D | 2000 |
| Honors: High Honors in Pretrial Litigaiton, Trial Practice and Criminal Pretrial Litigation |
| Carson-Newman College | Accounting | B.S | 1997 |
| Honors: Graduated Cum Laude |
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