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S. Joanne Sheldon
S. Joanne Sheldon Attorney at Law
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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.
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
- Carson-Newman College
- B.S | Accounting
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
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.
Professional Associations
- NCDD - National College of DUI Defense
- Active Member
- - Current
- NBA - Newport Bar Association
- Active Member
- - Current
- TACDL - Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Active Member
- - Current
- NACDL - National Association Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Active Member
- - Current
- TBA - Tennessee Bar Association
- Active Member
- - Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Tennessee
- 6th Circuit
- Federal Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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