John Shipley
The Shipley Law Firm
Mr. Shipley has devoted his life to the service of others. He has served his community as an emergency medical technician (EMT), a volunteer firefighter, a US Army soldier, a FBI agent and now as an attorney.
While serving as a FBI agent for 14 years, Mr. Shipley investigated violations of both state and federal crimes. Mr. Shipley has testified in both state and federal court and is intimately familiar with the judicial process. Mr. Shipley’s skills as an investigator and negotiator give him a strong advantage in resolving legal issues in and out of the courtroom. He has worked with judges, prosecuting attorneys, Assistant United States Attorneys, defense attorneys and law enforcement at the local, state and federal level.
Mr. Shipley graduated from Lincoln Memorial University, Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. While in law school, Mr. Shipley was the vice-president of the Veteran’s Law Society and the Amicus Group. Mr. Shipley received several academic awards for being the top student of the class (CALI Awards) and was an active member of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity. Mr. Shipley also received the Law Student of Justice award from the Tennessee Supreme Court.
After graduating law school, Mr. Shipley continued to develop his skills to help his clients resolve their legal issues. Mr. Shipley completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course. This is the course that police attend to be certified for administering DUI field sobriety tests.
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
- ID Number: 038216
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24127947
- Attorney
- The Shipley Law Firm
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- In August of 2022, Mr. Shipley started his firm in Fort Worth, Texas. He works primarily in Tarrant County but has taken cases in Johnson County, Parker County, Wise County, Denton County and Dallas County. Mr. Shipley's firm exclusively represents clients with criminal charges, felonies and misdemeanors, in both the state and federal courts. Mr. Shipley has over 20 years of service in the criminal justice system. This experience sets him apart from other attorneys. Put his experience and training to work for you. (817) 882-9999
- Attorney
- The Law Offices of Marcus A. Lipham
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- Mr. Shipley practiced criminal defense exclusively at this firm. He handled felony and misdemeanor cases in numerous counties. He represented clients on gun and weapon charges, DUI's, aggravated assaults with and without a deadly weapon, murder charges, drug charges, arson charges, domestic violence charges and many others. He conducted Initial Appearances, Preliminary Hearings, Plea Agreements and trials.
- Intern
- Garza Law Firm
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- Mr. Shipley worked as an Intern at the Garza Law Firm in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Garza Law Firm is a highly awarded and recognized firm. The Garza Law firm is an east Tennessee law firm focusing on personal injury, criminal defense, DUI defense, and social security disability. Offices in Knoxville, Johnson City, and Jacksboro, TN. While at the Garza Law Firm, Mr. Shipley used his FBI training and experience to research and investigate cases. He prepared motions for the attorneys and assisted with court appearances.
- Special Agent
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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- Mr. Shipley served as a Special Agent in the FBI. He investigated crimes involving drug trafficking, drug possession, violent crimes, bank robberies, money laundering, RICO offenses, domestic and international terrorism, public corruption and crimes aboard an aircraft. He has testified in both state and federal court numerous times. After his career in the FBI, Mr. Shipley went to law school and became a licensed attorney in Tennessee and Texas. Mr. Shipley currently practices criminal defense in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Shipley uses his investigative skills he was taught in the FBI to assist defend you or your loved ones. His knowledge, skills and experience have resolved numerous cases without the stress and heartache of trial. Mr. Shipley currently has a five star rating on Google.
- State Bar of Texas  # 24127947
- Member
- - Current
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association  # 24127947
- Member
- - Current
- State Bar of Tennessee  # 038216
- Member
- - Current
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- - Current