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S. Joanne Sheldon

S. Joanne Sheldon Attorney at Law
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
  • Tennessee
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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
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6th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Sole Practitioner
S. Joanne Sheldon Attorney at Law
- Current
Assistant Prosecutor
Attorney General's Office - 4th Judicial District
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Responsible for misdemeanor and felony prosecutions in both the Session and Circuit Courts.
Partner
Stapleton & Ellis, P.C.
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Partner under former name of S. Joanne Ellis.
Education
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D | Law
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Honors: High Honors in Pretrial Litigaiton, Trial Practice and Criminal Pretrial Litigation
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Carson-Newman College
B.S | Accounting
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Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
NCDD - National College of DUI Defense
Active Member
- Current
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NBA - Newport Bar Association
Active Member
- Current
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TACDL - Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Active Member
- Current
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NACDL - National Association Criminal Defense Attorneys
Active Member
- Current
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TBA - Tennessee Bar Association
Active Member
- Current
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Contact & Map
466B Eastern Plaza Shopping Center
Newport, TN 37821
Telephone: (423) 625-1236
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