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S. Joanne Sheldon

S. Joanne Sheldon Attorney at Law

22 years of experience
Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
Tennessee

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Biography

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 and Juvenile Law. 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

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

DUI & DWI

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Juvenile Law

Traffic Tickets: Suspended License

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Tennessee
Since 2001

6th Circuit
Since 2007

Federal Circuit
Since 2002

U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2009

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

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

University of Tennessee College of Law: J.D | Law; 1997 - 2000; Honors: High Honors in Pretrial Litigaiton, Trial Practice and Criminal Pretrial Litigation